Ganderbal 3, 2025: She Hope Society for Women Entrepreneurs, in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Police and the district administration, on Wednesday observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Shuhama Ganderbal. The organisers held a sensitization programme aimed at promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities in mainstream society and highlighting the need for accessible and supportive environments. The event was attended by DIG CKR Rajiv Pandey as the Chief Guest and SSP Ganderbal Poswal as the Guest of Honour. In their addresses, both officers lauded the efforts of She Hope Society and stressed the importance of collective responsibility in empowering persons with disabilities. This year’s theme, “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress,” underscores the need for equal opportunities in education, employment, healthcare, and meaningful participation in all aspects of life. While speaking to the media, DIG CKR Rajiv Pandey said that society should focus on fostering disability-inclusive environments rather than segregating persons with disabilities by creating separate schools or institutions. He emphasized that people with disabilities should be an integral part of the community and that everyone must live together with mutual respect and inclusion.