Divyangjan - the limit less possibilities
"Divyangjan" - a beautiful term coined by the Government of India to refer to differently abled individuals, emphasizing their unique strengths and abilities.
"Divya" means divine, and "Shakti" means power or strength. The term Divyangjan acknowledges the inherent divine strength and potential within individuals with disabilities.
Objectives:
Promote inclusivity and accessibility.
Empower differently abled individuals with education, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Foster a supportive ecosystem for Divyangjan.
Celebrate their achievements and contributions.
Initiatives:
Accessible Infrastructure: Modify public spaces, transportation, and buildings to ensure accessibility.
Education and Skill Development: Provide inclusive education, vocational training, and skill development programs.
Employment Opportunities: Encourage private sector participation in hiring Divyangjan.
Sports and Cultural Platforms: Encourage participation in sports, arts, and cultural activities.
Disability-Friendly Policies: Implement and enforce policies ensuring equal rights and opportunities.
Awareness and Sensitization: Organize campaigns to dispel stigma and promote inclusivity.
Schemes and Programs:
Accessible India Campaign (Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan)
National Disability Policy (2016)
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act (2016)
Deendayal Disabled Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS)
Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/Fitting of Aids (ADIP Scheme)
National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities (NFSD)
Divyangjan Achievers:
Hima Das (Para-Athlete)
Deepa Malik (Para-Athlete)
Sundar Singh Gurjar (Para-Athlete)
Arjuna Awardee, Sharad Kumar (Para-Athlete)
India's first visually impaired woman IAS officer, Pranjal Patil
Empowerment through Technology:
AI-powered assistive devices
Virtual reality-based training programs
Accessible digital platforms for education and employment
Mobile apps for navigation and communication
Inclusive India:
Inclusive education
Accessible public transportation
Disability-friendly infrastructure
Equal employment opportunities
Social acceptance and sensitization
Resources:
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD)
National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP)
Disability Rights Initiative (DRI)
Indian Disability Rights Charter (IDRC)
Let's work together to create a supportive ecosystem for Divyangjan, empowering them to unleash their Divya Shakti!
Category:
Divyang
Posted on:
October 29th, 2024