Celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Vijay Gaur Bureau Chief - Delhi

Vishwa Yuvak Kendra organised a Seminar on the occasion of persons with disabilities: Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future .
Seminar was organized on 3rd December 2024 at It's premises.Around 150 participants from NGOs, CSR and sustainability professionals, Government officials, Policymakers, Innovators, Researchers, Medical practitioners and Change makers participated in the seminar.
 The objectives of the seminar was as follows:-
?To empower persons with disabilities as change agents. 
?To facilitate the collaboration among NGOs, Corporations and concern, department of Government
 ?To highlight the journey of success stories, professional with disabilities.
?To provide a platform, creating pathways for exchange of knowledge, best practices and experiences working with PWD's.
Mr. Udayashankar Singh, CEO Vishwa Yuvak Kendra briefed about the background and objectives of the program. Dr. Ranjit Mehta,CEO end Secretary General PHD CCI Corporate Sector was the Chief Guest.He spoke on the importance of Celebration for awareness regarding the policy for disabled by the Government and the benefits to the Disable persons.
 Dr. Anna Mirza from Delhi University conducted the panel session as Moderator.Four speakers spoke on Empowering persons with disabilities as leaders for inclusive development in India. Panel speakers shared their experiences on different related issues.  Dr. Gyanendra Kumar, President, Voluntary Health Association Delhi, spoke on Role of Voluntary Organisations for the development of disable persons. He shared his experiences regarding the.  Need of Voluntary Organisations to implement and supplement the service programs and activities at grass root level.
 Question and answer Session was also organised in which participants asked a number of questions and speakers satisfied their queries.
In the afternoon session Brain storming cum group activity session was organised. All participants were divided in 8 groups for group work on different issues like -Employment opportunities ,How to provide special education and Vocational Training to the needy disables, Role of the community in the development of disables. All  groups submitted their reports. 
Concluding remarks and way forward was given by  Mr. Ajit Kumar Rai, Senior officer, Sustainability and Development.  Seminar was ended with National Anthem.