Purple Fest 2025 Celebrates Inclusion and Empowerment
Held on 10–11 September 2025, Purple Fest 2025 brought together people, purpose, and policy to celebrate the creativity, resilience, and achievements of Divyangjan—persons with disabilities. Organized by the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) in collaboration with Amity University, Noida, the event showcased a powerful message: disability is not a limitation, but a different kind of strength. The festival was inaugurated by Ms. Manmeet Kaur Nanda, Additional Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), and Dr. Balvinder Shukla, Vice Chancellor, Amity University.
A moving highlight of the event was the Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Ms. Gurdeep Kaur Vasu, the first deafblind Indian to secure a government job under the multiple disabled category in the Commercial Tax Department, Madhya Pradesh. Her story of perseverance and success serves as a beacon of inspiration and a reminder of what’s possible when rights and opportunities align.
The fest featured a diverse array of events designed to highlight the capabilities and contributions of Divyangjan,
Purple Fest 2025 carried a strong, rights-based message,
This perspective aligns with India’s evolving disability policy framework, particularly under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, which mandates equality, non-discrimination, and full participation of Divyangjan in all aspects of life.
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