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All govt buildings to be made Divyang-friendly

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June 08, 2025

CHIEF Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday held a meeting to improve accessibility in sports, education, and public services for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in the national capital.

- ANUP VERMA @ New Delhi

The CM said that under the ‘Sugamya Delhi Abhiyan’, all government buildings and sports stadiums in the city will be made Divyang-friendly. She said the government is committed to ensuring that no one is excluded from society because of any disability.

She explained that the campaign will not only raise awareness and promote inclusive spaces, but also carry out upgrades in public and institutional buildings to make them accessible. The goal is to transform Delhi into a scalable and replicable model of accessibility and inclusion.

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