Daily Current Affairs / International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025
Category : Important Days Published on: December 05 2025
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is observed annually on December 3 to promote the rights, inclusion, and well-being of persons with disabilities (PwDs). Established in 1992 by the UN, the 2025 theme is “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.” India, with 2.68 crore PwDs (Census 2011), has a strong legal and policy framework including the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, Accessible India Campaign, UDID project, PM-DAKSH, and promotion of Indian Sign Language, aiming to ensure equality, accessibility, and social participation for all PwDs.
Poshan Tracker data shows that 34% of Indian children under five are stunted, highlighting ongoing challenges despite improved nutrition indicators.
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Read More....India ranks 131st in the Women, Peace and Security Index 2025/26, highlighting gradual but uneven progress in women’s empowerment.
Read More....Navy Day on December 4 honours the Indian Navy’s valor, discipline, and pivotal role in safeguarding India’s maritime security.
Read More....Ministry of Women & Child Development launches 100-day campaign to make India child marriage-free by mobilizing citizens and communities.
Read More....Government of India has designated South Kannad in Karnataka as a District Export Hub (DEH) under the ‘Districts as Export Hubs’ initiative, promoting marine products and cashews as potential export items.
Read More....On December 3, 2025, India promotes disability inclusion and rights through initiatives like Accessible India Campaign, UDID, and PM-DAKSH on International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Read More....84% of Jal Jeevan Mission complaints came from Uttar Pradesh, highlighting major quality and financial irregularities in rural piped water projects.
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