Purple Fair Organised at NADT–RC Mumbai to Promote Ability, Equality & Inclusivity for Persons with Disabilities

Ministry of Finance Purple Fair Organised at NADT–RC Mumbai to Promote Ability, Equality & Inclusivity for Persons with Disabilities प्रव तथ: 03 DEC 2025 10:15PM by PIB Mumbai Mumbai, December 03, 2025 The Academy of Direct Taxes Regional Campus (NADT–RC), Mumbai, an ISO 9001:2015 accredited institution, successfully organised the Purple Fair today at the Income Tax Office, Kautilya Bhawan, Mumbai. The event was conducted under the Awareness Generation & Publicity Scheme of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of India, with the objective of reinforcing inclusion, enabling accessibility and celebrating the achievements of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).Ms. Malathi R. Sridharan, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, commended NADT–RC Mumbai for cultivating an environment that supports diversity, accessibility and equal participation, while inaugurating the event.Addressing the gathering, Shri Navneet Manohar, Principal ADG, NADT–RC Mumbai, highlighted the vision behind the initiative and emphasised the crucial role of PwDs in the Department. He reiterated the commitment to motivating and empowering PwD personnel through continuous support, awareness, and opportunity building.

The fair showcased stalls run by PwD entrepreneurs and NGOs, featuring handcrafted torans, spices, candles, accessories, utility products, travel bags, and bakery items—reflecting skill, enterprise, and self-reliance. A short film titled “Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahi,” featuring PwD officials of the Income Tax Department, was screened and widely appreciated.

Cultural presentations by PwD officers, including group songs, a skit and a Ganpati dance performance, were met with enthusiastic applause. In a curated session, Ms.

Sarika Jain, Joint Commissioner of Income Tax, along with select speakers, shared personal journeys and highlighted the need for barrier-free infrastructure and equal opportunities. Shri V.K. Tiwari, CCIT (Retd.), addressed participants, acknowledging NADT–RC for providing a dignified platform to display talent, courage, and resilience.

Sports activities witnessed spirited participation by PwD officers and officials. Prizes were distributed to winners, while all performers were felicitated for their contribution to the programme.

Anchored in the theme “Ability, Equality, Inclusivity,” the Purple Fair reflected the Department’s ongoing efforts to nurture a work culture that celebrates dignity and talent. The event marked a continued commitment towards capacity-building, accessibility enhancement, and meaningful inclusion of PwDs within the Income Tax Department and beyond.

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