Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today attended the Purple Fest 2025, at Raj Bhawan. The event was aimed at fostering awareness, inclusion and empowerment for Divyangjan.
In his address, the LG, according to an official press release, lauded the resilience and talents of ‘Divyangjan’. He assured them of his commitment to build a more accessible and inclusive Jammu Kashmir.
“We have worked with dedication for empowerment of Divyangjan and major initiatives have been taken in the last few years to ensure dignity, rights and well-being of Divyangjan. I am fully committed to their integration in every aspect of social, economic and cultural life,” the LG said.
The LG highlighted the key initiatives taken by the government to create a supportive environment for the Divyangjan, fostering their innate potential and enabling them to lead a dignified life.
“We must ensure equal opportunity for Divyangjan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi-ji through reforms made sure that every public or private establishment should follow the equal opportunity policy and systematically address the challenges faced by Divyangjan,” he said.
The LG said, “Divyangjan have immense potential to achieve extraordinary success in life. They are gifted and dedicated to bring positive change in the society. They are not seeking welfare but their rights provided by the constitution. I have always focussed on policies and decisions which prepare them in a manner that they integrate into the mainstream”.
The LG sought the support of all the stakeholders, civil society organisations to complete the education of Divyangjan in an inclusive environment.
“Education is crucial for Divyangjan because it is the powerful medium which will provide them opportunities for employment and advancement,” he said.
The LG observed that today skilling is equally important for Divyangjan for their empowerment and to achieve their goals. He said, a multi-faceted approach for skilling and a multiple collaborative effort to make them self-reliant will help the Divyangjan to realise their full individual potential.
The LG also made a special mention of para-archers, Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar. He said their incredible journeys and sheer determination and unshakable willpower have become inspiration for all.
The LG impressed upon the officials of the Social Welfare Department and other stakeholders for making dedicated efforts for the identification of beneficiaries and ensuring 100 percent saturation of Unique ID Cards for Divyangjan.
He said the J&K government has already requested the Government of India to organize two mega camps for Divyangjans one each in Jammu and Kashmir divisions.
The event featured cultural performances and martial arts demonstrations by the children from Composite Regional Centre Jammu, the Directorate of Social Welfare and various organizations. They also presented the LG with the ‘Mata ki Chunni’ of Mata Vaishno Devi and handmade flower pots and bouquets.
On the occasion, the LG felicitated officials and members of various organizations including Composite Regional Centre Jammu, Jigar Foundation, Muskan Charitable Trust, Muskan Foundation Vijaypur, Swami Vivekanand Educational trust, Directorate of Social Welfare, Office of the Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (PWD), J&K Samaj Kalyan Kendra Jammu, Voluntary Medicare Society Srinagar and Residential School for the Blinds Roopnagar Jammu.
A pledge to safeguard the rights and interests of the Divyangjan was also administered.
