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Goa | January 5, 2023

The first-of-its-kind inclusive festival in India, 'Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity' is set to begin tomorrow in Goa. Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar will be present at the inauguration of the festival, which aims to showcase how we can come together to create a welcoming and inclusive world for everyone. The Minister will also be addressing a Sensitization Workshop on Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.

Aimed at furthering the spirit of inclusion, the Purple Fest will feature a variety of exciting live performances, sporting events, grand exhibitions, immersive experience zones, accessible movie screenings, & discussions on vital subjects like inclusive education, tourism, employment, & independent living. Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar will be among the dignitaries present as the festival witnesses its launch tomorrow.

As part of the festival, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in association with Office of Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) is organising a two days Sensitization Workshop on 6th and 7th January in Goa. The workshop will feature best practices in the field of disability with a focus on improving accessibility addressing implementation related issues of various schemes and programmes for Persons with Disabilities, and innovations and action plan in the field of accessibility. The workshop will witness participation from stakeholders from all over the country.

The Workshop will be inaugurated by Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr. Virendra Kumar and Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant will be present as the Guest of Honor.

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