NewzVille Desk
Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta inaugurated the the Delhi edition of Divya Kala Mela 2025 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi on Saturday. Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar and Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), V Vidyavathi and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
CM Gupta said, “Our Divyang brothers and sisters are not separate from us—they are our companions in society. No nation can truly progress by leaving anyone behind.”
She emphasized that real transformation demands courage and collective thinking, where society rises above individual interests and walks together for the welfare of all.
Applauding the Ministry, the Union Minister and the officers for their sustained efforts, she expressed confidence that Divyangjan participating in the Delhi Mela would return empowered with greater self-belief, self-reliance and success.
The Union Minister highlighted that the strength of a truly powerful nation is measured by its commitment to empower every citizen with dignity, equality and opportunity.
He stated that the vision of “Saksham Bharat, Samarth Bharat” can be realised only when Divyangjan are recognised as equal partners in the nation’s progress, recalling the deep emotional and transformative connect Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has consistently shared with the Divyang community.
Since its inception in December 2022, the Divya Kala Mela has played a transformative role in promoting entrepreneurship, visibility and mainstream participation of Persons with Disabilities.
