The government of India recently announced the establishment of five Divyangta Khel Kendras in different parts of the country.
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The decision has been taken looking at the interest towards the sports among the Divyangjan and their good performance in Paralympics.
Through sport, persons with disabilities acquire vital social skills, develop independence, and become empowered to act as agents of change.
Sport is also well-suited to reducing dependence and developing greater independence by helping persons with disabilities to become physically and mentally stronger.
In the year 2016, the Right to Persons with Disabilities Act was brought in, which not only provided more security, but also ensures and protects the fundamental rights of the person with disabilities across the nation.
