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IPC President calls for improved accessibility to further Para-sport development
Berlin, April 2: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President, Andrew Parsons, has called on governments and authorities around the world to invest more in accessible infrastructure to further the global development of Para-sports. Speaking at the Global Disability Summit here on Wednesday, Parsons highlighted the transformational impact of Para-sport and how it can act as a catalyst to greater inclusion for the world’s 1.3 billion persons with disabilities.
'We want opportunity, not sympathy', emphasises Para athlete Manjunath
New Delhi, March 28: Para athlete Manjunath L Hindu, who participated in the Khelo India Para Games 2025 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, hailed the arena in the capital for the level of accessibility it provides to the differently abled athletes whilst pleading for the same changes across the country.
Under PM Modi, no stone will be left unturned to support para athletes: Raksha Nikhil Khadse at KIPG closing
New Delhi, March 27: The Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse hailed the successful organization of the Khelo India Para Games 2025 which came to an end on Thursday.
'Shark Tank' special episode, ft. Jeet Adani, incorporates Indian Sign Language
Mumbai, March 25: The latest episode of the business reality show ‘Shark Tank India’ features Jeet Adani, Director of Adani Airports, and incorporates Indian Sign Language interpretation.
The arrangements at KIPG are of international standards, say participants
New Delhi, March 24: The Khelo India Para Games 2025 has become a major platform for para athletes to make their mark on the national stage, the participants in the tournament said. Over 1300 para athletes across six disciplines registered their names for the second edition of the tournament this year.
Delhi Health Minister flags off six mobile dental vans to provide free oral care services
By Tanya Chugh, New Delhi, March 20: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh on Thursday flagged off six fully equipped mobile dental vans from Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences under the National Health Mission.
Punjab first state to introduce sign language in Assembly: Minister
Chandigarh, March 19: Punjab has become the first state to introduce sign language in its Legislative Assembly to facilitate persons with disabilities, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Baljit Kaur said.
Govt committed to improving cancer care, treatment accessibility: Prataprao Jadhav
New Delhi, March 12: The government is committed to improving care and treatment accessibility for patients with cancer and has been undertaking various measures for the treatment and prevention of cancer in India, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav.
Denied wheelchair, 82-year-old woman lands in ICU; Air India reacts
New Delhi, March 8: Even as the world celebrates International Women's Day, an 82-year-old woman who was allegedly denied a wheelchair by Air India officials at the Delhi airport suffered a fall and is currently under observation in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a Bengaluru hospital.
Anjlee Agarwal advocates inclusive mobility, accessibility on PM Modi's social media
New Delhi, March 8: On the occasion of International Women's Day, Dr Anjlee Agarwal, founder of Samarthyam, Centre for Universal Accessibility, shared her inspiring journey and vision for inclusive mobility on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media platform.
Maharashtra: Jan Aushadhi Kendra emerging as 'Sanjeevani' for the people of Virar
Virar, March 6 : The Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendra, an initiative by the Narendra Modi government, is quickly becoming a beacon of hope for the people in Mumbai Metropolitan Region cities of Virar and Nalasopara, offering them access to affordable medicines that are making a significant difference in their lives.
Take immediate action for students with special needs: TN BJP to CM Stalin
Chennai, March 4: Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson and senior leader ANS Prasad on Tuesday called upon state Chief Minister M.K Stalin to take immediate action to address the pressing issue of "inadequate support" for students with autism, disabilities, and special needs during exams.
International Wheelchair Day: India emphasises inclusion of persons with disabilities
New Delhi, March 2: Various national institutes and composite regional centres (CRCs) under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, on Sunday organised numerous programmes across the country to promote accessibility, independence, and inclusion for Divyangjan.
Centre aims to open 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras by March 31, 2027
New Delhi, March 2: More than 15,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras have been opened across the country to date, and the government has set a target to open 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras by March 31, 2027, it was announced on Sunday.
International Wheelchair Day: March breaks myths linked to disabled
New Delhi, March 1: With the aim of breaking myths associated with wheelchair users and promoting accessibility, a march was organised here to mark the International Wheelchair Day 2025, an official said on Saturday.
Union Health Minister Nadda flags off Rath and vans to raise awareness about 'Jan Aushadhi Kendras'
New Delhi, March 1: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda on Saturday flagged off a rath and 10 vans to spread awareness about Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Delhi-NCR and promote access to effective and affordable medicines.
Union Minister JP Nadda flags off 'Jan Aushadhi Raths' to celebrate week long festival
New Delhi, March 1: Union Minister of Health and Family welfare JP Nadda on Saturday along with Union Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel flagged off Jan Aushadhi Raths to kick off the 'Jan Aushadi Saptah' which is being celebrated from March 1 to 7.
Govt committed to making housing accessible for all: Piyush Goyal
Mumbai, Feb 26: The government is committed to making housing accessible and sustainable for all, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has said.
NSO India releases the Compendium of Datasets and Registries in India, 2024
New Delhi, February 22: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has published the latest edition of the Compendium of Datasets and Registries in India, 2024, a key initiative aimed at strengthening data accessibility and informed decision-making, the Ministry said in a release on Saturday.
Centre doubles down on modernising National Statistical System, boosting data accessibility
New Delhi, Feb 22: As part of the ongoing modernisation of the National Statistical System, the government on Saturday said it has published the latest edition of the Compendium of Datasets and Registries in India, 2024 -- a key initiative aimed at strengthening data accessibility and informed decision-making.
MP govt facilitates free sign language interpretation through QR Code for convenience of hearing impaired people
Indore, February 6: In a commendable initiative, the Madhya Pradesh government is facilitating free sign language interpretation through QR Code for the convenience of hearing impaired people at government offices across the state.
Braille version of Indian Constitution launched in B'luru for visually challenged
Bengaluru, Feb 3: The Braille-enabled Indian Constitution launched by the Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot on Monday, marked a significant step towards making the Constitution accessible to millions of visually challenged individuals.
Delhi polls: 6,980 people cast their vote under home voting facility
New Delhi, February 1: The Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi on Saturday mentioned that 6,980 out of 7,553 eligible voters have cast their votes so far for the Delhi Assembly Elections under the home voting facility. The service commenced on January 24 and will remain available until Tuesday, February 4, a day before regular voting begins.
UAE: Al Ain Zoo offers free entry for senior citizens
Al Ain, January 31: Al Ain Zoo has announced that it will offer free entry to senior citizens and residents aged 60 and above.
Delhi election: App to help voters see length of queues outside polling booths
New Delhi, Jan 31: Voters in the national capital, during the February 5 Assembly elections, will be able to check the length of the queue outside each polling station on an app, the Chief Electoral Office, Delhi, said on Friday.
Delhi Assembly Polls: Former VP Hamid Ansari casts vote at residence under mobile postal ballot facility
New Delhi, January 27: Ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections, former Vice President Hamid Ansari cast his vote at his residence on Monday. He used the mobile postal ballot facility provided by the New Delhi District Election Office for home voting.
Mahakumbh 2025: MeitY's Bhashini provides multilingual access in 11 languages
New Delhi, Jan 14: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY) has integrated its AI-driven language translation tool -- Bhashini -- at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj being held from January 13 to February 26, to boost accessibility in 11 languages.
VOSAP Foundation distributes AI smart glasses to empower visually impaired students
By Aanchal Kumari, New Delhi, January 13: The Voice of Specially Abled People (VOSAP) Foundation on Monday distributed AI-based smart glasses to over 300 visually impaired students in Delhi.
India striving to ensure visually impaired live with dignity, equality: Centre
New Delhi, Jan 4: India is striving to ensure that people with visual impairment live with dignity, independence, and equality, said the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on World Braille Day on Saturday.
Kalimat Foundation celebrates World Braille Day
Sharjah, January 3: In celebration of World Braille Day, Kalimat Foundation, a Sharjah-based non-profit organisation, organised activities dedicated to advancing accessibility and inclusion for children who are blind or visually impaired and was hosted in collaboration with Racks Cafe at their Aljada branch.
Gujarat village introduces braille signboards, wheelchair-accessible community toilets for the specially-abled
Gandhinagar, January 3: The Gujarat government on World Braille Day emphasised its commitment to improving accessibility and inclusivity for specially-abled individuals and introduced braille signboards and features like ramps and wheelchairs in community toilets in Sultanpur village of Navsari district.