The International Purple Festival kicked off on 08 January 2024 at D.B Ground in Panaji, Goa. It is a six days of celebration and empowerment for Persons with Disabilities.
Key points
- The festival is a collaborative effort between the Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, the Directorate of Social Welfare under the Government of Goa, and the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (GoI).
- A Purple Fest Playbook was launched which provides an overview of the event’s achievements and outlined actions for accessibility before, during, and after the festival.
- A dedicated channel, PURPLE TV BHARAT, was introduced to showcase ideas, success stories, interviews, and achievements of the Person with Disability Community globally.
