Purple Fest 2025 for persons with disabilities held at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Purple Fest 2025, celebrating the talent and inclusion of persons with disabilities, was held at the Amrit Udyan, Rashtrapati Bhavan, on 21 March 2025 with about 23,500 participants and President Droupadi Murmu in attendance.
Summary
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, hosted Purple Fest 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 21 March 2025. The day-long event at the Amrit Udyan drew about 23,500 participants and featured literary discussions, sports, cultural performances by Divyangjan and corporate partnerships. President Droupadi Murmu attended the cultural performances. Social Justice Minister Dr Virendra Kumar unveiled corporate and social impact initiatives with partners including Tata Power, the American India Foundation, The Hans Foundation and Tech Mahindra Foundation.
Key facts
- Date
- 21 March 2025
- Venue
- Amrit Udyan, Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Organiser
- DEPwD, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Participants
- About 23,500
- Attended by
- President Droupadi Murmu, Dr Virendra Kumar
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where was Purple Fest 2025, celebrating persons with disabilities, held on 21 March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
Purple Fest 2025 was held at the Amrit Udyan, Rashtrapati Bhavan, on 21 March 2025.
Which department organised Purple Fest 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan?
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Correct answer: B — Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Purple Fest 2025 was hosted by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.