Bhutan: National Council adopts Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Oct 19, 2023

"The adoption of the convention would enable persons with disabilities to have access to fundamental rights, health and education, economic independence and civil and...

"India made commendable strides in advancing inclusion of disabled people": Rajasthan-based NGO at UN

Mar 20, 2024

"India as a nation has made commendable strides in advancing the inclusion of disabled people. Through legislative frameworks such as the Rights of Persons...

President Murmu to confer national awards for empowerment of persons with disabilities

Dec 03, 2022

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, President Droupadi Murmu will confer national awards for outstanding work towards the empowerment of persons with...

Centre introduces interactive employability skills course for Persons with Disabilities

Jan 11, 2024

In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) joined forces with Enable India to introduce a transformative 70-hour interactive...

IIT Madras organises 'Sports Carnival' for persons with disabilities

Dec 11, 2022

The carnival was titled 'Sports 4 All' and saw participation from over 200 players who come from Delhi, Nagpur, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and...

"Rehabilitation Centers necessary for persons with Disability": NHRC Chairperson

Jul 27, 2023

The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Justice Arun Mishra, said on Thursday that district rehabilitation centers should be set up...