Rashtrapati Bhawan and other landmarks lit in red for 'Act4Dyslexia'
On 28 October 2024, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities said Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, North and South Blocks and India Gate had been illuminated in red under the 'Act4Dyslexia' campaign, and its Secretary flagged off 'Walk4Dyslexia'.
Summary
On 28 October 2024, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) said Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, North and South Blocks and India Gate in Delhi had been illuminated in red, the colour for dyslexia awareness, as part of the nationwide 'Act4Dyslexia' campaign, with similar illuminations in other cities. DEPwD Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal and UN Resident Coordinator Shombi Sharp flagged off the 'Walk4Dyslexia'. The campaign is organised with UNESCO MGIEP and the ChangeInkk Foundation; learning disabilities are estimated to affect 20% of India's population.
Key facts
- Date
- 28 Oct 2024
- Campaign
- Act4Dyslexia
- Colour
- Red
- Lit up
- Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, North and South Blocks, India Gate
- Walk
- 'Walk4Dyslexia' flagged off by DEPwD Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal
- Partners
- UNESCO MGIEP and ChangeInkk Foundation
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In which colour were Rashtrapati Bhawan and other Delhi landmarks illuminated under the 'Act4Dyslexia' campaign in October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Red
PIB (Social Justice), 28 Oct 2024: landmarks were illuminated in red, the colour for dyslexia awareness.
Who flagged off the 'Walk4Dyslexia' on 28 October 2024 along with the UN Resident Coordinator in India?
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Correct answer: D — DEPwD Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal
PIB (Social Justice), 28 Oct 2024: the walk was flagged off by Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, DEPwD, alongside UN Resident Coordinator Shombi Sharp.