A significant stride in empowering individuals with disabilities unfolded as they showcased their craftsmanship during the 10-day ‘Divya Kala Mela’ at Pickett Ground near Jubilee Bus Station in Hyderabad.
Organised by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, it provides a platform to artisans from across the country. To be held through October 6-15, the festival drew thousands of visitors to nearly 100 stalls set up at the venue; cumulative crossed around ₹88 lakh, the organisers reported.
Among the participants was 38-year-old Sanjeev Kumar from New Delhi, who lost his left leg to a tumour in 1999 and runs a textile store in his city. Expressing gratitude for the opportunity, he shared, “The government has given us a new platform for work; we don’t have to depend on anybody else, and this gives us motivation for further life.”
