Purple Fest 2025: A Celebration of Inclusivity and Empowerment

The Purple Fest 2025 was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan and organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DePwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. With an enthusiastic participation of 23,500 attendees, the event aimed to promote inclusivity, accessibility, and empowerment for Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities). The fest featured literary discussions, sports activities, corporate collaborations, and cultural performances, all focused on creating opportunities and fostering an inclusive society.

Key Highlights of Purple Fest 2025

1. Prestigious Venue and Attendance

• Hosted at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Amrit Udyan.
• 23,500 attendees, including thought leaders, corporate partners, and Divyangjan.
• President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, graced the event.
• Presence of Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar and MoS (SJ&E) B.L. Verma.

2. Focus on Inclusivity and Talent

• Cultural performances by Divyang artists showcased their extraordinary talent.
• Literary discussions and sessions such as ‘Meet the Director’ and ‘Author Sessions’.

Adaptive sports competitions including,

• Blind Cricket
• Boccia
• Wheelchair Basketball

3. Corporate Collaborations and Social Impact Initiatives

Key partnerships with,

• Tata Power
• American India Foundation (AIF)
• Hans India
• Tech Mahindra Foundation

Focus on

• Education
• Skilling & employment
• Improved accessibility for Persons with Disabilities

4. Signing of MoUs for a Sustainable Future

Multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed to,

• Enhance accessibility for Divyangjan.
• Promote economic empowerment.
• Encourage inclusive growth across industries.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Purple Fest 2025: A Celebration of Inclusivity and Empowerment
Organized by	Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DePwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Venue	Rashtrapati Bhavan, Amrit Udyan
Total Attendees	23,500
Other Dignitaries	Dr. Virendra Kumar (Union Minister), B.L. Verma (MoS, SJ&E)
Key Activities	Cultural performances, literary discussions, adaptive sports, corporate collaborations
Sports Events	Blind Cricket, Boccia, Wheelchair Basketball
Corporate Partners	Tata Power, AIF, Hans India, Tech Mahindra Foundation
MoUs Signed For	Accessibility, education, employment, economic empowerment
Main Objective	Promote inclusivity, empower Divyangjan, create sustainable opportunities