About PurpleFest
The Office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Goa is proud to present the Purple Fest: Celebrating Diversity. Brought to you in association with the Directorate of Social Welfare and the Entertainment Society of Goa.
A first-of-its-kind inclusive festival in India that embraces, expresses and celebrates persons with disabilities. The Purple Fest aims to showcase how we can come together to create a welcoming and inclusive world for everyone.

Shri. Narendra Modi
Hon'ble Prime Minister of India

Dr. Virendra Kumar
Hon'ble Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India

Dr. Pramod Sawant
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Goa

Shri. Subhash Phal Dessai
Hon'ble Minister for Social Welfare, Govt of Goa
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.

Shri. Rajesh Faldessai
Hon'ble Member of Legislative Assembly, Cumbharjua Constituency

Smt. Deviya Rane
Hon'ble Member of Legislative Assembly, Poriem Constituency

Shri. Mahesh Sonak
Hon’ble Justice, High Court of Bombay at Goa

Shri. Gaurav Kumar Gupta
Sr. Consultant, DEPwd, New Delhi

Smt. Rakshita Shekhar
Autistic Individual, Purple Fest 2023 Ambassador

