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PM Modi Reaffirms Commitment to Divyang Citizens on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India's commitment to ensuring dignity and opportunity for Divyang citizens. He highlighted their significant contributions to national development across various sectors. The government has taken steps like enacting the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act and promoting inclusive policies. This year's UN theme focuses on fostering disability-inclusive societies for social progress.

Key Points: PM Modi Reaffirms Support for Divyang Citizens on Disability Day

  • PM Modi praised Divyang citizens for enriching national progress with creativity and determination
  • India has implemented laws and policies for accessible infrastructure and inclusive education
  • The 2016 Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act protects the rights and welfare of Divyangs
  • The Supreme Court recently directed comedians to fundraise for disability treatment through events
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PM Modi reaffirms support for divyang citizens on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

PM Modi pledges continued commitment to dignity, access, and opportunity for Divyang citizens, highlighting their contributions and India's welfare steps.

"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. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, December 3

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed India's commitment to ensuring dignity, opportunities, and accessibility for Divyang citizens on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

He praised their contributions to national development and highlighted steps taken for their welfare.

In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "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 post read.

Celebrated annually on December 3, the day aims to integrate persons with disabilities into the societal mainstream and transform public attitudes towards them. The United Nations has designated this year's theme as "Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress."

In 2016, the Central Government enacted the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, protecting the rights and ensuring the protection of the Divyangs. Besides, both the Central and State Governments have launched various welfare schemes to promote the well-being and empowerment of Divyangs.

Meanwhile, on November 27, the Supreme Court directed comedian Samay Raina and four other comedians to invite specially abled persons with success stories to shows held on their platforms to raise funds for timely and effective treatment for persons with disabilities.

"We hope and expect that such few memorable events will take place before we hear the matter next. It's a social burden we are putting on you (comedians), not a penal burden. You are all well-placed persons in society. If you have become too popular, then share it with others", said CJI Surya Kant.

The directions came on a plea filed by the Cure SMA Foundation seeking directions against comedians making insensitive remarks against people suffering from disabilities.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good words, but the ground reality is still tough. In my city, most public buildings and footpaths are not wheelchair-friendly. Laws are there, but implementation is poor. We need more than just annual statements.
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Anjali F
The Supreme Court's direction to comedians is a welcome step. Making fun of someone's disability is never comedy, it's cruelty. Glad to see institutions are taking this seriously. Let's hope for more inclusive and sensitive content.
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David E
Working in tech, I've seen some brilliant innovations in assistive technology coming from Indian startups. This is where real change happens - empowering people through tools that give them independence. Kudos to all the engineers and designers working on this.
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Suresh O
The 2016 Act was a landmark. But as a father of a child with special needs, I find the process to get a disability certificate and avail benefits still very bureaucratic and slow. Government needs to simplify these procedures on urgent basis.
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Kavya N
Inclusion starts at home and in schools. We need to teach our children from a young age to be empathetic and inclusive. The theme of fostering disability-inclusive societies is perfect. Let's all do our bit, however small. 💖

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