The India Inclusion Summit is an annual celebration of disability and is one of the many events conducted by the India Inclusion Foundation. Every year, the summit hosts a riveting range of events that include art and culture as well as inspirational talks and workshops, and is attended by persons with disabilities, their caregivers and well wishers.
This year too, promises to be as stellar as previous editions, with speakers such as Priyank Kharge, Minister for Information Technology, and the lead actors from Sitaare Zameen Par, among others.
According to VR Ferose, founder and chairman of India Inclusion Foundation (IIF), this year is special as many things fell into place “magically”. “Coincidences happen, and somehow the India Inclusion Summit (IIS) attracts the right energy. First, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written a special message for IIS, which we will be sharing at the event. Getting his blessings means a lot to our volunteers and the entire community.”
IIF founder VR Ferose with His Holiness the Dalai Lama | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
“Second, former Chief Justice Chandrachud accepted our invitation to be the chief guest at IIS. He has two foster daughters who are severely disabled and wheelchair users. It will be interesting to hear him speak as his book Why Constitution Matters (2018) covers the issue of disability rights.”
