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Hon'ble Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar presenting the certificate of disability given by NDFDS to a beneficiary.

Divya kala Mela Chandigarh

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This photo is from the Divya Kala Mela held in Dehradun. The photo shows Uttarakhand Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh and Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri B.L. Verma inaugurating the event. Senior state government officials are also present

Divya kala Mela Dehradun

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Ribbon cut, possibilities opened. Divya Kala Mela begins its journey of empowerment. Divya Kala Mela Inaugurated by Smt. Rekha Gupta, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Delhi, in the gracious presence of Dr. Virendra Kumar Honble Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, and other distinguished dignitaries, on 13th December,2025 at Kartvya Path New Delhi

Divya Kala Mela, December 13th to 21st, 2025, at Kartavya Path, New Delhi

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Group photograph with Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu seated at the center in the front row along with Dr. Virendra Kumar, Smt. V. Vidyavathi, Smt. Manmeet Kaur Nanda, Smt. Sumita Singh, Smt. Richa Shankar. National Awards 2025

National Award 2025

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This image is from the session organized by NCPEDP during the Purple Fest Goa 2025 on the theme “Census 2027 and Disability.” In the picture, Smt. Manmeet Kaur Nanda, Additional Secretary, DEPwD, is addressing the audience. Seated on the stage with her are Shri Jayant Kumar Banthia, Former Chief Secretary of Maharashtra; Rajive Raturi, Strategic Advisor, Saksham Trust; Naman Khatwani, Lead Legal and Policy Consultant, PACTA; Arman Ali, Executive Director, NCPEDP; and Adv. Abhishek Kumar, Founder, The Sangyan.

Purple fest Goa 2025

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On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Hon’ble Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar is seen meditating at the Yoga programme held at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Ranga Reddy district.

Yoga Day 2025

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In the picture, Secretary Mr. Rajesh Aggarwal is addressing the topic "Importance of Technology in the Field of Disability" during the Purple Talk 2.1 program.

Purple Talk 2.1 (2025)

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In the Purple Talk 2.2 program, Mr. Rajesh Agrawal, Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, is addressing the audience.

Purple 2.2 (2025)

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A conversation is taking place between Hon’ble Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar and Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Shri Rajesh Aggarwal during the Chintan Shivir program.

Chintan Shivir 2025

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Purple Fest Delhi 2025

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Divya Kala Mela

Divya Kala Mela 2024

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The Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, is presenting the National Award to All India Institute of Speech and Hearing Mysore in the category of Punarvas Peshewaro Ke Vikas Mein Sanlagn Sarvshresth Sangathan.

National Award 2024