Compassionate decisions being made to ensure dignity to Divyangjan community: PM in 78th Independence Day Address
Compassionate decisions being made to ensure dignity to Divyangjan community: PM in 78th Independence Day Address
On the occasion of the 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered an address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, in New Delhi today. In his speech, he emphasized the government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring dignity and enhancing quality of life for Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities – PwDs).
The Prime Minister noted that new, compassionate decisions are being made to ensure that the Divyangjan community feels dignified and valued. Key initiatives highlighted included:
We are taking new decisions, with compassion, that make the #Divyangjan feel dignified. Whether it is #SugamyaBharat, support for Paralympians, Initiatives for further developments in sign language go a long way in restoring their dignity – PM @narendramodi #IndependenceDay2024 pic.twitter.com/OlUO0rvCpC
Prime Minister Modi affirmed that these measures are part of a broader effort to restore and uphold the dignity of the Divyangjan, reinforcing the government’s commitment to equality and compassion.