Current Affairs - Important Days - Discussion

International Wheelchair Day is observed on March 1st each year, aiming to enable persons with disabilities to live independently and participate fully in society. The day is marked by various events and initiatives, such as the Sugamya Yatra organized at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station in New Delhi. The event was hosted by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE), and the Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) to raise awareness and promote inclusion.