Join the celebration at the International Purple Fest, Goa – 2024!
International Purple Fest, Goa-2024
India’s First-of-its-kind inclusive festival that celebrates persons with disabilities, invites you to a world of boundless possibilities, where unity takes center stage, and diversity is celebrated with open arms.
Brought to you by the Office of the State Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa, Directorate of Social Welfare, Government of Goa and Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
At the heart of the International Purple Fest are our esteemed 22 Purple Ambassadors, each representing one of the 21 types of disabilities listed under the RPwD Act, 2016, along with the significant inclusion of Spinal Cord Injury.
Why
Purple?
Purple is often associated with power, dignity, and independence. These qualities align with the goals of the disability rights movement, which seeks to empower individuals with disabilities and promote their equal participation in society.
Discover The Festival
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Purple Think Tank
Immerse yourself in the Purple Think Tank, a vibrant hub of knowledge and ideas. Engage in thought-provoking talks and panel discussions on crucial topics like education, health, disaster management, and gender.
Purple Experience Zone
Step into the Purple Experience Zone, a realm designed to reflect the challenges and navigating life with a disability. Explore helpful advancements, and gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of persons with disabilities.
Purple Exhibition
Be captivated by the wonders of science and art at the Purple Exhibition. Witness the latest aids and appliances, innovations in the field of accessibility and products made by persons with disabilities.
Purple Rain
Join us for an evening of pure celebration and merrymaking at Purple Rain! Get ready to be dazzled by live performances from renowned artists, sensational music concerts, breathtaking dance performances, and stand-up comedy shows.
Purple Convention
Enrich your mind at the Purple Convention, a platform that brings together experts, stakeholders, and changemakers from around the world. Engage in diverse conferences addressing critical disability-related subjects, fostering collaboration and idea exchange.
Purple Sports
Experience the indomitable spirit of athletes at Purple Sports. Witness extraordinary talent in adaptive sports events such as Blind Football, Special Olympics, Para Olympics, Asian Blind Chess Championship and many more.
Purple Kaleidoscope
Step into the mesmerizing world of the Purple Kaleidoscope zone at Purple Fest, where art comes alive in vibrant hues and boundless creativity.
Purple Fun
Get ready for a splash of Purple Fun! Dive into a world of excitement with our exhilarating range of activities like coastal trail, tandem cycling, accessible movie screenings, sky gazing experiences etc.
Purple Spectrum
Dive into the vibrant world of Purple Spectrum! This captivating zone hosts myriad of activities like Matrimony Meet, Purple We Care Film Festival, West Zone Abylympics Competition, and a soul-stirring Classical Music Convention. Join us for a kaleidoscopic celebration of diverse experiences.
Connect with us
| Find Us: OFFICE OF THE STATE COMMISSIONER FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES 2ND FLOOR, BUILDING ‘B’, NEW MARKET COMPLEX, GOA HOUSING BOARD, PORVORIM-GOA 403521. |
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| Mobile No 9156321900 |
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| Email Address purple-fest@goa.gov.in |
Shri. Narendra Modi
The Purple Fest was an extraordinary event that resonated deeply with the essence of our nation’s inclusive spirit. It provided a remarkable platform for Persons with Disabilities to showcase their remarkable abilities across a wide range of fields. The Purple Fest is not just an event; it’s a powerful testament to what can be achieved when we come together to support and uplift every segment of our population.
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Dr. Virendra Kumar
Purple Fest stands as an exemplary step taken by the Goa government in its unwavering commitment to the empowerment of individuals with disabilities. In alignment with the vision of our Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi ji, for an ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India), Purple Fest embodies a significant stride towards inclusivity, equal opportunity, and self-reliance for all. I wholeheartedly commend the Goa Government for its tireless efforts in fostering a society that truly understands and values the importance of inclusion.
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Dr. Pramod Sawant
As the Chief Minister of Goa, I am proud to support initiatives like the Purple Fest that align with our government’s commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable society. This festival represents a giant step forward in our mission to ensure that every individual, regardless of their disabilities, has the opportunity to shine and contribute to our nation’s growth.
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Shri. Subhash Phal Dessai
I am deeply honored and immensely proud to be part of Purple Fest, Goa – 2023, as the Social Welfare Minister of our state. The Purple Fest is not just an event; it’s a movement. It’s a platform where voices that were once marginalized are now heard loud and clear. It’s a celebration of diversity and a powerful reminder that we must strive for a world where every individual, regardless of their disabilities, is treated with dignity and respect.
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Shri. Rajesh Faldessai
Purple Fest was a game-changer in how society perceived and interacted with individuals with disabilities. The festival’s tagline, ‘Celebrating Diversity,’ was not just a slogan but a lived reality at Purple Fest.
Having witnessed firsthand the celebration of diversity at Purple Fest, I am deeply inspired by its profound impact and significance. Kudos to Purple Fest for leading the way in this transformative journey!
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Smt. Deviya Rane
Purple Fest – 2023 was a phenomenal platform that united persons with disabilities from across the nation, delivering a powerful message that an inclusive society is indeed achievable when we all stand together and support one another. My experience at this mega event left me utterly awestruck. Kudos to Purple Fest – 2023 team!
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Shri. Mahesh Sonak
Purple Fest was an eye-opening experience for me, and I am immensely grateful to the organizing team for orchestrating such a remarkable event. It stands as the most effective way to sensitize people about the challenges and triumphs of navigating life with a disability. Kudos to Purple Fest for its profound impact and its role in fostering a more compassionate and informed society.
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Shri. Gaurav Kumar Gupta
I must commend the Government of Goa for the exceptional initiative like Purple Fest – 2023. This event served as a beacon of progress and inclusivity, with its Purple Think Tank and Purple Convention sessions. These discussions, covering a wide array of topics like education and employment, added immense value by fostering meaningful knowledge exchange between experts and beneficiaries. I am confident that Purple Fest will continue to inspire positive change for years to come.
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Smt. Rakshita Shekhar
I am absolutely thrilled to witness the beginning of such a transformative movement like Purple Fest in India. I was very happy to see so many disabled people everywhere during the Purple Fest. It made disabled people look normal. What touched me even more deeply was how my 4-year-old son absorbed valuable life lessons naturally. He began creating space for wheelchair users, guiding blind individuals, and offering assistance like providing a straw for people with cerebral palsy to drink water. These are lessons we never explicitly taught him; he learned them through his experiences at Purple Fest. What can be made better is how to make the event autism friendly.
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Dhanya Ravi
I was deeply touched by the accessible Miramar beach and the remarkable efforts made by the Goa Government to ensure that Purple Fest was an inclusive event for all. The Purple Fest model is nothing short of inspiring, and I wholeheartedly believe it should be replicated in different states across the country. It warms my heart to see disability being celebrated for the first time.
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