President Droupadi Murmu on Friday emphasised that compassion, inclusivity and harmony are cornerstones of the Indian civilisation, asserting that a nation’s true progress is defined by its dedication to uplifting the marginalised. Speaking at Purple Fest 2025, a cultural event organised by the Social Justice Ministry at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here with the aim to empower PwDs, she reaffirmed India’s constitutional values of social justice, dignity and equality.
A country or society is not known for what it does for the privileged but for its sensitivity towards the marginalised,” the President said. She said compassion, inclusivity and harmony are intrinsic to the Indian civilisation. The President highlighted the govt’s commitment to empowering PwDs through various initiatives, including the ‘Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan’, which focuses on both physical, digital accessibility expressed satisfaction that initiatives in skill development and entrepreneurship are equipping disabled to become equal stakeholders in India’s economy. .