Divyang

BJP lists nine steps taken by Narendra Modi govt towards welfare of differently abled, one found to be false

There is uncertainty over two claims the BJP made regarding schemes for the differently abled, but six were true.

'Divyang' replaces 'viklang': Railways implements Modi's 2015 suggestion, changes nomenclature on concession certificates

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

Centre to consider proposal to increase schemes for persons with disabilities

Also, Gehlot said hostels for physically challenged students will be set up in seven divisions of Rajasthan and the work would begin within three months.

From Start-up India to 'Divyang': Here's what Modi said in his last 'Mann ki Baat' for 2015

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio programme, the last one for this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about initiatives being taken by the government for the disabled people in terms of accessibility. He coined a new term for them - 'Divyang' (people with extraordinary capabilities) instead of 'viklang' (handicapped) - saying most of the times it has been seen that such people have capabilities which even normal people do not have.