Emotional Tribute: President Murmu Moved to Tears at NIEPVD

In an emotional visit to the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD) in Dehradun, President Droupadi Murmu was moved to tears as students serenaded her with a heartfelt birthday song. Overwhelmed by the performance, she remarked, "It seemed they were singing with their hearts."

The President, honored by Uttarakhand Governor Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd) and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, praised the institute's efforts in empowering the visually impaired. She emphasized, "A nation's progress is judged by its treatment of disabled persons," praising India's dedication to compassion and inclusion.

Highlighting educational policies, President Murmu spoke of the National Education Policy 2020 and the Accessible India Campaign as vital for ensuring equal opportunities. She lauded students of NIEPVD for excelling in various fields, asserting education's role as a "powerful medium of empowerment."

(With inputs from agencies.)