Governor Mangubhai Patel at Divya Kala Mela on Sunday |
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Governor Mangubhai Patel has said that this is a great chance to enable Divyangjan to become entrepreneurs and artisans. Free booths at these fairs and exhibits are provided to allow Divyangjan to demonstrate their ability, he added.
Patel was speaking on the inaugural day of the 10-day exhibition, Divya Kala Mela, organised by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment at Bhopal Haat on Sunday evening.
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar and Minister of State Pratima Bhowmik were present.
Kumar said that government was aiming to achieve holistic and all-around development so that the disabled could participate equally in this process. “The four finance corporations under ministry NHFDC, through various channel partners such as NBCFDC, NSFDC, and NSKFDC, provide financial assistance to artisans and other skilled people through term loan schemes and microfinance schemes.
About 100 differently abled artisans and entrepreneurs from 19 states/UTs have showcased their products at the fair. Cultural activities will also be organised daily in the evening in the exhibition, which will remain open from 11 am to 9 pm.
