Barrier Free Fortnight Campaign concludes
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 30 2026:
The 19th Barrier Free Fortnight Campaign 2026 on the theme "Accessible Today, Inclusive Tomorrow", organised by HD Foundation, Manipur in collaboration with Sense India International and Azim Premji Foundation, concluded today at Bir Tikendrajit University (BTU), Canchipur.
The concluding function was attended by Registrar, BTU Dr Brajendra Nath Tripathy as chief guest, Executive Director of the university Haobijam Birlal as guest of honour and Managing Director, HD Foundation, Manipur Dr Sapam Jasowanta as president.
As part of the programme, a one-day advocacy programme on deaf-blindness was also held and prizes of yoga competition organised by the Foundation were distributed.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Sapam Jasowanta said the campaign aims to create awareness among the public on what is barrier free and to convey the message that persons with disabilities (PWDs) can become productive citizens of the country when barriers are removed.
He said not only parents and teachers but every member of society has a responsibility to ensure that persons with disabilities live with dignity and pride without being discriminated.
The most important among such responsibilities is accessibility for persons with disabilities.
When accessibility is achieved, they can also contribute to production and participate in development, he added.




