DIVYANGJAN ARE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF NATION’S MARCH TOWARDS PROGRESS, LOK SABHA SPEAKER URGES MPs TO PROVIDE PLATFORM TO THEIR TALENT
DIVYANGJAN ARE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF NATION’S MARCH TOWARDS PROGRESS, LOK SABHA SPEAKER URGES MPs TO PROVIDE PLATFORM TO THEIR TALENT
Gurugram (Haryana) 07 December 2024: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla said that Divyangjan are an essential part of nation’s march towards progress based on the mantra of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas” which aims to include every individual, class, and community in India’s development. He added that one must ensure that every person, regardless of their background or circumstances, has access to equal opportunities and rights.
दिव्यांग जनों के अंदर असीम क्षमता और लगन होती है, आवश्यकता है कि उन्हें उचित प्लेटफॉर्म मिले।
माननीय सांसदों से आग्रह है कि अपने – अपने क्षेत्रों में दिव्यांग जनों के हुनर को प्लेटफॉर्म देने का प्रयास करें। pic.twitter.com/XkyvlazX8t— Om Birla (@ombirlakota) December 6, 2024
Addressing the 11th National Conference on Disability and the 11th National Abilympics competition in Gurugram on Friday, he said that the platform provides an important opportunity to work for the empowerment and inclusion of people with disabilities, and to showcase their talents. He added that such efforts help create favourable conditions and infrastructure for people with disabilities across the country. Highlighting special abilities of Divyangjan, Loksabha Speaker urged all the Honorable Members of Parliament to make efforts to provide a platform to Divyangjan’s talents. On the occasion, Shri Birla also presented the Braille version of Constitution to Divyangjan.
दिव्यांग जनों के अंदर असीम क्षमता और लगन होती है, आवश्यकता है कि उन्हें उचित प्लेटफॉर्म मिले।
माननीय सांसदों से आग्रह है कि अपने – अपने क्षेत्रों में दिव्यांग जनों के हुनर को प्लेटफॉर्म देने का प्रयास करें। pic.twitter.com/XkyvlazX8t
नेशनल एबिलिम्पिक एसोसिएशन ऑफ इंडिया (NAAI) एवं सार्थक एजुकेशनल ट्रस्ट द्वारा गुरुग्राम, हरियाणा में आयोजित 11वीं नेशनल कॉन्फ्रेंस ऑन डिसेबिलिटी एवं राष्ट्रीय एबिलिम्पिक्स प्रतियोगिता का उद्घाटन कर दिव्यांग जनों से संवाद किया। इस अवसर पर दिव्यांग जनों के सम्मान में आयोजक समूह को… pic.twitter.com/lWK9bCqmwY
Applauding the role of non-governmental organizations in supplementing Government’s efforts, Shri Birla appreciated the efforts of the Sarthak Educational Trust and National Abilympic Association of India (NAAI), who have reached and empowered over 3.3 million Divyangjan. Shri Birla said that it is crucial to include Divyangjan in the nation’s progress towards Atmanirbharta. Speaking about schemes like the “Divyang Pension Scheme” he said that these programs help to improve the economic conditions of Divyangjan. He added that these efforts help people with disabilities feel more connected to the mainstream and boost their morale. In this context, Shri Birla noted with pride the impressive performance of Indian athletes at the Paris Paralympic Games, where they won 29 medals, including 7 gold medals.
Shri Birla expressed happiness that the competition was focussing on skills-based events and technological innovations. He said that in the digital age, one must ensure that Divyangjan can not only benefit from technological advances but also contribute to them. He added that it is the nation’s responsibility to ensure the participation of Divyangjan in campaigns like Startup India, Make in India, and Digital India. He called on the participants to come together to create a nation where every individual, regardless of their abilities, has equal opportunities to achieve their dreams and contribute to the progress of India.