A Patriotic Karaoke Singing Competition for Persons with Disabilities was organised at Manohar Parrikar Hall, Sanjay School, Porvorim, celebrating talent, participation and patriotism through music.
Tag: Inclusive Goa
Disability Rights Association of Goa Wins Goa Leadership Awards 2026 for Grassroots Impact
The Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG) has been honoured with the Goa Leadership Awards 2026 in the Best Grassroots Impact and Community Service category, recognising its 22-year commitment to promoting the rights, inclusion, and empowerment of persons with disabilities across Goa.
CM Visits MOHAN Foundation’s Organ Donation Stall at Purple Fest 2025
At the International Purple Fest 2025 in Panjim, Mr. Gabriel Pereira of the MOHAN Foundation led an impactful organ donation awareness campaign. Over 500 flyers were distributed and 30 visitors pledged to become donors. The stall was visited by Goa’s Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant and other dignitaries.
Goa Hosts First-Ever Inclusive Boat Cruise to Mark International Tourism Day 2025
In a pioneering step towards inclusive tourism, Goa celebrated International Tourism Day 2025 with its first-ever Inclusive Boat Cruise—bringing together over 60 persons with disabilities and allies for an unforgettable experience on the Mandovi River.
Goa Police Leads the Way with First-Ever Sensitisation Training on Disability Rights
In a pioneering move for inclusive policing, Goa Police, in collaboration with DEPwD, the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, and iProbono India, successfully concluded a four-day sensitisation and awareness training on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. Held from August 18–21 in Panjim, the training equipped over 650 police officers with the tools to engage persons with disabilities with empathy and dignity.