International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), 2024

• International Day of Disabled Persons (IDPD) is observed every year on 3 December.

• This day reminds us of the global commitment to advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities and create equal opportunities for all.

• This year's theme is "Promoting leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future".

• In India, the word Divyaang is used instead of Viklang.

• The United Nations General Assembly declared the International Day of Disabled Persons in 1992.