“EKAM Fest” begins in New Delhi

A 7-day Exhibition and fair named “EKAM Fest” organized by National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation (NHFDC) under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment recently began in New Delhi. The EKAM Fest is open for public from 2nd March to 9th March, 2020. More than 82 Differently-abled men and women from 17 States/ UTs have showcased their products ..

Topics: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment • National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation • New Delhi

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

National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2019

Vice President of India M. Venkiah Naidu conferred ‘National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2019’ at a function organized by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment to celebrate ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’ celebrated on 3 December 2019 in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. ..

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities • International Day of Persons with Disabilities • M. Venkiah Naidu • Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment • National Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities • Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Divya Kala Shakti- Witnessing Ability in Disability

A special cultural program, the “Divya Kala Shakti- Witnessing Ability in Disability” was organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in New Delhi. The program was attended by the President of India who witnessed performances by specially-abled children. The event also attended by ..

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: divyangjans • Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment • Persons with Disabilities • social justice

2nd edition of Indian Sign Language Dictionary Launched

The Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot launched the 2nd Edition of Indian Sign Language (ISL) Dictionary in New Delhi. ISL Dictionary The Dictionary was brought about by Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. ..

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs

Topics: Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities • hearing impaired • Indian Sign Language • Indian Sign Language dictionary • Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre • Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment • Persons with Disabilities • Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment