Archive · 3 Sep 2026
India Launches DISSSA Campaign to Empower Persons with Disabilities
India has started a campaign called DISSSA to support persons with disabilities.
The campaign is a partnership between a government department and the Rajyoga Education & Research Foundation.
It says people should be valued for what they can do, not only for their disabilities.
Trained teams will visit communities, schools and other places in different States.
They will use games, songs, meditation and learning activities to build confidence.
The campaign will also speak with families and communities about equality and inclusion.
Some activities will promote health, cleanliness and freedom from addiction.
Programmes will be offered in regional languages and for people with different kinds of disabilities.
The goal is to help people participate in society with dignity and equal opportunities.
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities signed an MoU with the Rajyoga Education & Research Foundation to launch DISSSA.
Union Minister Virendra Kumar called for recognising persons with disabilities by their abilities, talent, competence and potential.
DISSSA will promote equality, inclusion, confidence, mental well-being and self-reliance through nationwide activities.
Trained teams will work across multiple States and use regional languages to support people with visual, hearing, learning and intellectual disabilities.
The partnership aims to complement government rehabilitation services with community, educational and spiritual outreach.
- Who
- The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, the Rajyoga Education & Research Foundation, Union Minister Virendra Kumar, Minister of State B.L. Verma and Brahma Kumaris representatives.
- What
- They signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch the Divyang Samanata, Sanrakshan evam Sashaktikaran Abhiyan, or DISSSA.
- When
- At the MoU signing ceremony; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
- Why
- To strengthen equality, inclusion and empowerment for persons with disabilities and complement existing government services with community and institutional outreach.
- Campaign
- Divyang Samanata, Sanrakshan evam Sashaktikaran Abhiyan (DISSSA)
- Partnership
- Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and Rajyoga Education & Research Foundation
- Government scheme referenced
- Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme, supporting around 350–400 projects across India
- Target groups
- People with visual, hearing, learning and intellectual disabilities
- Planned activities
- Value-based games, motivational songs, community meetings, health-awareness activities, demonstrations and meditation sessions
- Outreach model
- Trained State-level teams will deliver programmes in regional languages
- Legal alignment
- Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016