Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Leaders urge inclusive India for disabled
On December 3, which is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, two important leaders in India spoke about making the country a better place for people with disabilities.
The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, and the President, Droupadi Murmu, both said that everyone should work together to help people with disabilities.
They promised that the government will make sure that all the help and benefits meant for these people will reach them quickly.
The President also said that the government is doing a lot to help people with disabilities, like giving them special ID cards and setting up places to help them.
She also said that everyone in society should support and respect people with disabilities.
Both leaders agreed that people with disabilities should be treated equally and included in all parts of society.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath and President Droupadi Murmu urged citizens and officials to create a barrier-free and inclusive India for persons with disabilities.
They assured that the government will provide all necessary support and facilities for the disabled, including Unique Disability ID cards.
The state and central governments are committed to ensuring timely delivery of schemes and benefits for 'divyangjan'.
President Murmu highlighted the theme 'Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress' and the importance of a rights-based approach.
Both leaders emphasized the collective responsibility of society and the government in supporting the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, President Droupadi Murmu
- What
- Urged citizens and officials to create a barrier-free and inclusive India for persons with disabilities
- When
- December 3, on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- Where
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (Adityanath); New Delhi (Murmu)
- Why
- To ensure sensitivity, support, commitment, and equal participation of persons with disabilities in society and the country's development
Government Commitment
Societal Responsibility
Role in Inclusion
Government Commitment
The government is strengthening the ecosystem for inclusion and empowerment through national-level institutions and Unique Disability ID cards.
Societal Responsibility
Society must remain aware and committed to supporting the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.
- Event
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities
- Speakers
- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, President Droupadi Murmu
- Location
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (Adityanath); New Delhi (Murmu)
- Date
- December 3
- Government Commitment
- Ensuring schemes and benefits reach persons with disabilities without delay, strengthening inclusion ecosystem
- Prime Minister's Role
- Providing guidance and support at every level
- Tribute Paid
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad on his birth anniversary
- Theme
- Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress
- Unique Disability ID Cards
- Millions issued to enable easier access to government schemes and facilities
