Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring dignity, accessibility and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities, as India marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we reiterate our commitment to always ensuring dignity, access and opportunity for our Divyang sisters and brothers. They have distinguished themselves across sectors, thanks to their creativity and determination. At the same time, they have enriched our national progress significantly. Over the years, India has taken important steps towards Divyang Kalyan through laws, accessible infrastructure, inclusive education policies and innovations in assistive technologies. We will continue to do more in the times to come.”
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed every year on December 3, aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities and raise awareness of their contributions in political, social, economic and cultural life. The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1992 to mobilize global support for disability inclusion and encourage greater understanding of disability issues.