Day 38
History, Art & CultureSkim2025-09-18
UNESCO Universal Accessibility Guidelines for Durga Puja
What Happened
UNESCO and the UN in India, in collaboration with IIT Kharagpur, launched standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata. These guidelines aim to ensure the event is universally accessible for persons with disabilities while safeguarding its cultural significance.
Why It Matters
This initiative sets a global precedent by integrating disability rights into the management of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage sites and festivals.
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