Source: PIB
Context:
The Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC), in collaboration with Amity University, Noida, organized Purple Fest 2025, a national-level festival focused on the empowerment and inclusion of persons with disabilities (Divyangjan).
Key Highlights:
- Objective:
- Promote inclusion, awareness, and accessibility for persons with disabilities.
- Empower Divyangjan through entrepreneurship, skill-building, cultural participation, and education.
- Celebrate creativity and talent while strengthening capacity through Indian Sign Language (ISL)-focused training.
- Core Activities:
- Art & Craft Exhibition: Showcasing products created by Divyangjan artisans.
- Entrepreneurship Stalls: 22 stalls highlighting businesses led by persons with disabilities.
- Cultural & Sports Events: Encouraging participation, representation, and talent celebration.
- Continuing Rehabilitation Education (CRE): Focused on ISL and professional knowledge sharing.
