National Centre for Divyang Empowerment

The National Centre for Divyang Empowerment (NCDE) was established by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to re-skill and rehabilitate Divyang warriors of the force suffering from disability that occurred in line of duty. The Centre is located at the CRPF Group Centre Rangareddy, Telangana. It is equipped with world-class facilities as per the needs ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) • CRPF • Divyangs • Persons with Disablitites • Right of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016

“Innovate for Accessible India” Campaign launched by NASSCOM along with Microsoft

The NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Service Companies) recently launched the “Innovate for Accessible India” campaign along with Microsoft India. The other partners of the initiative include Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. About the Initiative The Initiative aims to sort out ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: 2011 census • Cyberspace • Data protection • Data Security Council of India • Divyangs • NASSCOM • Nasscom's Data Security Council of India • Privacy • Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016

EKAM Fest: Event to Promote craftsmanship and products of Divyang entrepreneurs

A week-long festival called “EKAM FEST” was organized to promote the products of Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs. More than 80 Divyang entrepreneurs and artisans participated in the event. Highlights The event focuses to promote knowledge and entrepreneurship of Divyang Community. It also aims to market their opportunities. The event was organized by NHFDC (National Handicapped ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Banking • Divyangs • Microfinance • Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment • Regional Rural Banks • Skill Training

IIT-Madras launches country’s first standing wheelchair: Arise

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has launched country’s first indigenously designed standing wheelchair named as ‘Arise’ in presence of Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thawarchand Gehlot at the institute. About Wheelchair ‘Arise’ The assistive device enables a differently-abled person requiring a wheelchair to shift from sitting to standing position, and vice versa, ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Affordable Healthcare in India Award • Divyangs • IIT-Madras • Phoenix Medical Systems • Standing wheelchair

eCAPA 2019: First-ever Arts Exposition for talents with Intellectual Challenges

India’s first-ever Arts Exposition for talents with intellectual challenges called ‘eCAPA 2019 – Art from the Heart’ was inaugurated in New Delhi. This exposition will continue till 14 November 2019 at STIR Gallery, Chattarpur Farms. About ‘eCAPA 2019 – Art from the Heart’ It is a unique nationwide platform cum social venture for artists blessed ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Arts Exposition • Divyangs • Down syndrome • eCAPA • Performing arts