Bhavnagar/Botad, March 1 (IANS) A seven-phase distribution drive across Bhavnagar and Botad districts concluded on Sunday with the allocation of 4,858 assistive devices worth Rs 3.88 crore to 2,636 persons with disabilities, officials said.The final camp was held in Talaja under the chairmanship of Union Minister of State Nimuben Bambhaniya.The programme was organised at the Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Talaja, under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Oil and Natural…
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Chandigarh, Feb 14 (IANS) Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar on Saturday inaugurated the 29th edition of Divya Kala Mela here. On the occasion, he said, “This is not merely an exhibition; it is a celebration of dignity, self-reliance and empowerment.”He described the fair as a transformative movement that has emerged as a new ray of hope in the lives of Divyangjan across the country, reflecting the government’s unwavering commitment to inclusive growth and equa…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled Persons (NCPEDP) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27 for introducing targeted initiatives for specially abled persons, describing the measures as timely and critical for advancing dignity, inclusion, and economic participation.Reacting to the Budget, NCPEDP Executive Director Arman Ali said that with over 70 million persons with disabilities in India, the launch of the Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana and Divyangjan …