
Ensuring a 'divyang' contributes to nation building should be society's responsibility: Amit Shah
Published on: Sept. 21, 2025, 8:03 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the need for societal responsibility in empowering the 'divyang' community, ensuring their contribution to nation-building. He highlighted the government's efforts, including renaming 'viklang' to 'divyang', and increased budget allocation for Divyang Empowerment. Shah cited Paralympic success as evidence of what's possible with support, urging collaboration between society, government, and NGOs.