Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 15: The Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation & Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (CRC), Andaman & Nicobar Islands, under the administrative control of the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (Divyangjan), Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, is organising Purple Fair 2026, a first-of-its-kind inclusive fair in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Purple Fair is an inclusive platform conceptualised to celebrate the abilities, aspirations, and achievements of persons with disabilities (Divyangjan). The Fair aims to promote dignity, equal participation, social inclusion, and empowerment through a wide range of activities including sports events, cultural programmes, awareness initiatives, service facilitation, and community engagement.
For the first time ever in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, such a comprehensive and large-scale inclusive fair is being organised. Purple Fair 2026 is being organised by CRC Andaman & Nicobar Islands in association with the Andaman & Nicobar Administration, with active collaboration and support from the Social Welfare Department and the Education Department.
As part of Purple Fair 2026, multiple activities have been planned across the Islands during the current month to ensure meaningful participation of Divyangjan while also fostering awareness and sensitivity within the wider community. Among these initiatives, the Pre-Sports Events constitute a major component of the Fair.
Accordingly, the Pre-Sports Events for Divyangjan are scheduled to be held on 16th and 17th January, 2026 at Netaji Stadium, Sri Vijaya Puram, in collaboration with the Department of Physical Education, JNRM. These sports events are exclusively organised for Divyangjan participants and aim to promote physical fitness, confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship in an inclusive and safe environment. All necessary administrative permissions and inter-departmental coordination have been ensured for the smooth conduct of the events.
For any query or for registration in sports activities contact-9632490149.
