The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is celebrated every year on December 3rd, providing an opportunity to highlight the abilities and potential of persons with disabilities, promoting their rights, and advancing their inclusion in society. The theme for 2024 is “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future”.
This day recognizes that persons with disabilities are powerful change-makers and peace-builders. It aims to promote their rights and well-being across all aspects of society and development.
The observance of this day is an opportunity to raise awareness about disability issues and highlight the benefits of integrating people with disabilities into political, social, economic and cultural life. It emphasizes the need for inclusion and equal participation in all spheres of society.
On this important day, and every day let us work alongside persons with disabilities to offer support, set realistic goals, celebrate achievements and strive towards an inclusive and sustainable future for all people, in line with the vision of Prime Minister’s Viksit Bharat.
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(Admiral D K Joshi)
PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.)
Lt. Governor, A & N Islands
& Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency
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