Lucknow. 'Divya Diwali Fair-2026' was organized in the capital on Thursday with the aim of encouraging the talent of disabled people and making their self-made products available in the market. The state level fair organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities was inaugurated by the Principal Secretary of the Department, Rajesh Kumar Singh by cutting the ribbon. Nine departmental and 16 voluntary organizations exhibited their products in the fair.
In the fair, attractive stalls of handicrafts, decorative items, traditional lamps, candles, Diwali puja items and household items prepared by disabled artisans and entrepreneurs were set up. Through these products, people with disabilities showcased their art, skills and entrepreneurship.
Principal Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh inspected various stalls and appreciated the quality, design and usefulness of the products. He interacted with the disabled people who were preparing the products and encouraged them. He also appealed to the common people to give priority to indigenous products made by disabled people during festivals, so that their skills and hard work can get financial support.
Disabled people deserve equal opportunities and respect, not pity.
Addressing the program, Rajesh Kumar Singh said that disabled people are capable of achieving achievements in every field on the basis of their talent and hard work. The need is to provide them level playing field, suitable platform and better market for marketing the products. Such events strengthen their self-confidence and open avenues for self-employment and economic self-reliance.
He said that people with disabilities do not need pity, but respect, equal participation and opportunities. The priority of the government is that they should get the opportunity to progress according to their potential and become economically strong.
On this occasion, the department's Additional Director, Joint Director, Deputy Director, State Commissioner for Disabled, District Disabled Empowerment Officer Shashank Singh and departmental officers-employees and a large number of citizens were present.