Purple Fest 2025: ISLRTC and Amity Event for Divyangjan Inclusion
Why in the news
ISLRTC, working with Amity University in Noida, held Purple Fest 2025 in September 2025, a national-level festival centred on empowering and including persons with disabilities.
Key facts
- Organisers: ISLRTC and Amity University, Noida.
- Aim: inclusion, awareness and accessibility; empowerment through entrepreneurship, skills, cultural participation and education.
- ISL focus: capacity building through Indian Sign Language based training.
| Activity | Description |
|---|---|
| Art and craft exhibition | Products made by Divyangjan artisans |
| Entrepreneurship stalls | 22 stalls of businesses led by persons with disabilities |
| Cultural and sports events | Participation, representation and celebration of talent |
| Continuing Rehabilitation Education (CRE) | ISL and professional knowledge sharing |
Exam angle
- Full form: ISLRTC = Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre.
- Term for persons with disabilities used in the event: Divyangjan.
- CRE stands for Continuing Rehabilitation Education.