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Railways replaces 'viklang' with 'divyang' in concession forms

Almost two years after Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested to address persons with disabilities as 'divyang' (divine bodies), the Railways has decided to make changes in this regard in the concession certificates issued to such people.

Jan 27, 2018, 12:37 PM IST

Govt launches video of national anthem in sign language

Union Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey on Thursday launched a video of the National Anthem in sign language.

Aug 10, 2017, 18:49 PM IST

Centre renames disability department; 'viklang' to be called as 'divyang'

The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities will now be known as 'Divyangjan' Sashaktikaran Vibhag in Hindi, dropping the word 'viklangjan' from its previous nomenclature.

May 25, 2016, 17:00 PM IST