Sports

Goa State Chess Championship for Persons with Disabilities Sets the Stage for International Purple Fest 2025


Held on September 21, 2025, at Hotel Menino, Ponda, the Goa State Chess Championship for Persons with Disabilities brought together inspiring minds and strategic brilliance in an inclusive sporting environment. The event marked a powerful prelude to the upcoming International Purple Fest โ€“ Goa 2025.

Social

Aamir Khan Meets Minister Subhash Phal Dessai to Support Purple Fest & Disability Inclusion


Honโ€™ble Minister Shri Subhash Phal Dessai met acclaimed actor Aamir Khan to discuss the upcoming Purple Fest and initiatives aimed at empowering Persons with Disabilities. Their dialogue promises strengthened efforts toward inclusive development.

Events in Goa

Celebrating Accessibility, Innovation and Rural Inclusion from9th – 12th October 2025 in Goa


The International Purple Fest Goa 2025 will be held from 9th to 12th October, celebrating the rights and achievements of persons with disabilities. With the theme "Think Inclusive โ€“ Advancing Inclusion through Universal Design for Everyone", the fest will focus on accessibility, rural inclusion, and innovation through exhibits, conferences, performances, and more.