World Disability Day Celebrations in India World Disability Day, observed on December 3 as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, features diverse state-specific events across India emphasizing inclusion, awareness, and empowerment under the 2025 theme “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress.” ���

Persons with disabilities actively participate through sports, exhibitions, rallies, and cultural programs, showcasing talents and advocating for rights. ��

Southern States Tamil Nadu hosts inclusive sports meets and cultural events, such as the October 2025 celebration at Nazareth College with over 800 students from special schools competing in 19 events. ��

Kerala organizes “Differently Abled Sports Day” with arts and cultural programs by the Social Justice Department to integrate persons with disabilities into mainstream activities. ��

Western and Eastern States Maharashtra features accessible movie festivals and mass sensitization drives to promote public awareness. �

Odisha and West Bengal hold community awareness theatre in local languages; Odisha kicked off events with a three-day exhibition at SOA Stadium in Bhubaneswar, including sports for differently-abled athletes. ��

In Bhubaneswar, additional programs like those by Aaina highlight disability rights from December 1-3. ��

Northern and Other Regions Delhi and Karnataka focus on government-led job fairs and higher education inclusion initiatives. �

These celebrations align with national efforts like the Accessible India Campaign, reinforcing accessibility and skill development for persons with disabilities. ��