9 months ago
Purple Fair Celebrates Disability Empowerment in Kolkata
On Wednesday, a special event called the Purple Fair was held in Kolkata to celebrate the talents and skills of people with disabilities.
The fair was organized by the Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys’ Academy and the National Academy for Direct Taxes.
The theme of the fair was 'All Power is Within You,' which means that everyone has the strength and abilities inside themselves.
People with different kinds of disabilities, like visual impairment, Down syndrome, and autism, participated in various activities such as cultural performances, exhibitions, workshops, and sports like swimming and cricket.
The fair aimed to show that people with disabilities should be given opportunities, not just sympathy.
It also highlighted the importance of inclusion, which means making sure everyone is part of society and has equal access to opportunities.
Another event in the city discussed making inclusion a reality and handed out wheelchairs to help with mobility.
The Purple Fair was held on Wednesday to celebrate the talents and skills of people with disabilities.
The event was organized by the Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys’ Academy and the National Academy for Direct Taxes.
The theme of the fair was 'All Power is Within You,' promoting awareness and breaking social barriers.
Participants included individuals with visual impairment, Down syndrome, intellectual disability, hearing impairment, and autism.
Activities included cultural performances, exhibitions, workshops, and competitive sports like swimming, chess, cricket, football, and judo.
- Who
- People with disabilities, organizers from Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys’ Academy and National Academy for Direct Taxes
- What
- A day-long festival celebrating the talent and skills of people with disabilities
- Where
- Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys’ Academy, Narendrapur, Kolkata
- When
- Wednesday (International Day for Persons with Disabilities)
- Why
- To promote awareness, break social barriers, and offer a dignified platform for individuals with disabilities to showcase their talents
Key facts
- Event Name
- Purple Fair
- Organizers
- National Academy for Direct Taxes, Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys’ Academy
- Date
- Wednesday (International Day for Persons with Disabilities)
- Location
- Ramakrishna Mission Blind Boys’ Academy, Narendrapur, Kolkata
- Theme
- All Power is Within You
- Activities
- Cultural performances, exhibitions, workshops, competitive sports (swimming, chess, cricket, football, judo)
- Participants
- Individuals with visual impairment, Down syndrome, intellectual disability, hearing impairment, autism
Quotes
Ravinder Indraj
Delhi's Social Welfare Minister
“The state government has instructed all concerned departments, hospitals and medical boards to expedite the issuance of UDID cards so that those who require them can receive timely assistance.”
thestatesman.com
“The Prime Minister's vision is to enhance Divyang participation in the nation's development in the 21st century, and the Delhi government is making consistent efforts in this direction.”
thestatesman.com
