Divya Utsav culminates with ‘special riders’ earning a place in Genius Book of World records

New Delhi: The two-day Divya Utsav, organized at Thyagraj stadium to celebrate the World Disability Day, saw the coming together of hundreds of specially-abled children & youth who left an indelible mark on the occasion with their impressive & laudable feats in various arts & competition events.

Hundreds of divyangs, over two-day Utsav, participated in a slew of occasions including Fashion show, Arts & Crafts exhibition and showcased their inherent & unseen talent before a wide spectrum of audience.

The Accessible Art Exhibition facilitated a special experience for the visually impaired ones, where they could perceive the art work with their intitutive senses.

आशा में: मैं हिम्मत करता / करती हूँँ ‘दिव्य-उत्सव’ थीम पर #विश्वदिव्यांगदिवस का एक विशाल उत्सव, जिसका आयोजन राज्य आयुक्त दिव्यांगजन के कार्यालय द्वारा किया जा रहा है समन्वय में@dswGNCTD @Dir_Education 4 & 5 दिसंबर सुबह 10 बजे से शाम 6 बजे तक आप सभी सादर आमंत्रित हैं pic.twitter.com/H2oIAsnKMk

— State Comissioner for PwDs Delhi (@ScpdDelhi) November 30, 2023

The assembly of Eagle Special Riders for a cause was one of the major highlights of two-day Divya Utsav.

Dr Virendra Kumar, Union Cabinet Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, unveiled the ride and also congratulated the volunteers for earning themselves a place in the Genius Book of World Records. They completed a remarkable 5500 km journey in retro-fitted scooties.

A noteworthy highlight was the Honorable Minister @Drvirendrakum13’s unveiling of the Eagle Special Riders, who successfully completed a remarkable 5500-kilometer journey in retrofitted scooties earning them a place in the Genius Book of World Records. 2/ #DivyaUtsav pic.twitter.com/0oQqZqNDkz

— Satendra Singh, MD (@drsitu) December 5, 2023

Dr Nonita Gangwani, an MBBS doctor was honoured by the organizers for usage of assistive technology in painting with headgear.

@drnoni_nonita received the award as an exemplary artist who use her assistive technology to paint with her headgear. She is MBBS, MD & a person with high support need with unmatched commitment & passion. 7/@rajeshaggarwal @ScpdDelhi @socialpwds @dswGNCTD pic.twitter.com/BXx4VBqzv3

— Satendra Singh, MD (@drsitu) December 5, 2023

Lastly, UIAC Utthan GGSIP University volunteers put up a stall at the Divya Fest on last day, organised by State Commissioner For PWDs Delhi. The stall garnered everyone’s attention and was visited & appreciated by many.

State Commissioner For PWDs Delhi ⁦@ScpdDelhi⁩ with ⁦@UIAC_UTTHAAN⁩ GGSIP University Dwarka Delhi volunteers at the Divya Fest Delhi ⁦@socialpwds⁩ ⁦@Drvirendrakum13⁩ ⁦@rajeshaggarwal⁩.UIAC Utthaan stall os being visited and appreciated by many 👍🤝🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/Nv7pOdxn3S

— Shalini Garg (@Shalini50251722) December 5, 2023

UIAC Utthan GGSIP University volunteers at the Divya Fest organised by State Commissioner For PWDs Delhi @ScpdDelhi The student team of UIAC Dwarka is an enthusiastic team and socially responsive and driven by the cause of Disability Inclusion @socialpwds @islrtc @nabdelhionline pic.twitter.com/iIyQnkIdgB

— Shalini Garg (@Shalini50251722) December 5, 2023