Minister Kharel attends rally marking Int’l Day of Persons with Disabilities

Key Points

• Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel, led a rally in Kathmandu to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
• Attendants carried placards advocating for the rights and access of persons living with disabilities to public places and an end to discrimination.
• The rally started from Khulamanch and ended at Bhrikutimandap with a gathering including government representatives, security agencies, and Nepal Scout.
• The International Day of Persons with Disabilities has been observed annually since 1992 by the United Nations to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities, with this year’s theme focusing on fostering disability-inclusive societies.