The National Communications Academy–Finance (NCA-F) in Ghitorni marked Purple Fest 2025 with a vibrant celebration on December 3, bringing together trainees, faculty, and disability-rights advocates to honour the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event, held in collaboration with the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), reinforced…
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Create image Mandatory HUID for Silver Jewellery Boosts Purity Assurance
India’s silver jewellery sector is undergoing a major transformation as mandatory Hallmarking Unique Identification (HUID) comes into effect for all hallmarked silver articles. Within just three months of rollout, over 17 lakh silver items have already been laser-marked with HUID, signalling strong support from jewellers and growing trust among consumers….
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Nationwide Run for Unity Unites India on Patel’s 150th
The 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) was marked with vibrant “Run for Unity” events across the country. The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, led inclusive celebrations that embodied the…
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Three Landmark Initiatives for PwDs Unveiled at Purple Fest
Goa, 13 October 2025: On the second day of the International Purple Fest, three transformative initiatives were launched to enhance accessibility in learning, reading, and communication for persons with disabilities (PwDs). Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Government of India, inaugurated the initiatives at…
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Revamped Sugamya Bharat App Launched at Purple Fest, Goa
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, has launched the revamped Sugamya Bharat App at the Purple Fest in Goa. The launch event took place at the ALIMCO stall and was led by Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, DEPwD, in…
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DEPwD Launches RPL Certification for Inclusive Education
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, is launching a series of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Certification Programs in collaboration with ISLRTC, NIEPVD Dehradun, and ALIMCO. Scheduled as part of Special Campaign 5.0 from 2nd to 31st October 2025,…
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Empowering Educators with RPL for Inclusive Education
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, is set to launch Special Campaign 5.0 from October 2 to October 31, 2025. As part of this initiative, a series of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Certification Programs will be rolled out…