chef sarita

Master chef,who does her bit by service to Armed forces by cooking free of cost for kargil vijay bhoj...with pride being INDIAN 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[chef sarita @SaritaChef]

When I could meet Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi sir at Drass on occasion of the #KargilVijayDiwas.
Thank you #IndianArmy for giving opportunity to cook food for soldiers at #KargilWarMemorial on this auspicious day.
Looking forward for more such opportunities.

[Prakash W. Kamat @PrakashWKamatPK]

When they feel reassured, confident and empowered, I take it as a blessing. I am talking about our Hemophilia community from Goa and Sindhudurg. Thank you Dr. Valanki Raposo of Occupational Therapy @GoaGmc ,Dr. Pallavi Pereira, doctor who touches lives across South Goa by making home visits and
@PratikshaKhalap who is a SoS for me any time, to help our community of Persons with Disability through her network of Rotary Clubs..Your guidance to persons, children and women with Hemophilia and their families at the factor distribution function on Sunday in Porvorim was reassuring and confidence building. Thank you @Lokmat editor @sadgurulokmat ,you are always a big support to me in my awareness generation in the society about inclusion. Your offer to use your newspaper platform to persons with Disability to express themselves was touching. A special word for INTAS Foundation and their representatives Neal Saraswat and @AmitGhayal3 for their support in community-based medication.
Thank you Sidkul, chairman Sanjay School Porvorim for giving us the hall🙏
@GoaHemophilia @PremroopAlva @mumbai_chapter @discommgoa

[Prakash W. Kamat @PrakashWKamatPK]

At recent women’s group awareness program, the Women’s Group of Hemophilia Society Panaji Chapter @GoaHemophilia proudly carried forward the 2025 theme of the World Federation of Hemophilia — “Women and Girls Bleed Too” under the leadership of @DacunhaSabina.
With support from @PratikshaKhalap who spoke of issues related to Hemophilia women's bleeding and their empowerment and sensitisation of the society at large over this concern, they will to take this initiative to remote parts of Goa to raise awareness and reach out to more women in coming days...
@HemoIndia
@PremroopAlva
@nwcindia
@mumbai_chapter @discommgoa
@dwcdgoa
@MinistryWCD
#WomensHealth #HemophiliaAwareness #WFH2025 #Goa

[ANI @ANI]

On the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, the Indian Army is paying tribute to the families of the bravehearts who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. Visiting their homes, the Army is reminding the citizens of India of the unparalleled courage and valour displayed by these sons of the soil in the service of Mother India.

As a mark of deep respect and eternal gratitude, Indian Army officers and soldiers visited Capt Vijayant Thapar's home in Noida, UP, and respectfully honoured his father, Col VN Thapar (Retd), and mother by presenting them with a commemorative memento.

Source: Indian Army

[Prakash W. Kamat @PrakashWKamatPK]

*Representation on Disability and Intersectional Social Justice Concerns for Inclusion in the Upcoming Caste Census 2025–26*
Submitted by: Jitendra Kumar Soni, Convenor, Divyang Forum – 2023
02.05.2025
To
@HMOIndia, Office of the Registrar General
and Census Commissioner of India, and Other Concerned Authorities

I. Subject
Urgent Representation on Disability and Intersectional Social Justice Concerns for Inclusion in the Upcoming Caste Census 2025–26 or Beyond – Legal, Institutional, Statistical, and Accessibility-Based Reforms.

India’s upcoming Caste Census presents a historic opportunity to rectify persistent exclusion and underrepresentation of persons with disabilities (PwDs), particularly those from SC, ST, OBC, religious minorities, and marginalized regions.

Despite the enactment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and India’s obligations under the UNCRPD, the 2011 Census failed to provide disaggregated, accurate data on PwDs, limiting rights-based governance and equitable service delivery.

III. Legal and Constitutional Grounds
Constitutional Mandates: Articles 14, 15, 16, 17, 38, and 41

Statutory Mandates: Sections 24 and 25 of the RPwD Act, 2016

International Treaties: UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), SDGs (Goals 1, 3, 4, 8, 10, 17)

IV. Key Gaps in Previous Census Exercises
No cross-tabulation of disability with caste, gender, religion, income, education, or location.

Exclusion of institutionalized and homeless PwDs.

Inaccessible enumeration tools (lack of Braille, Sign Language, screen reader-friendly formats).

Stigma-induced underreporting among SC/ST/OBC and minority communities.

Non-recognition of multiple disabilities or severity categories.

No consultation with Disabled People’s Organizations (DPOs).

Absence of grievance redressal mechanisms for enumeration errors.

V. Recommendations
A. Enumeration Reforms
Cross-Tabulation Dimensions:

Disability × Caste

Disability × Religion

Disability × Gender

Disability × APL/BPL Status

Disability × Education/Occupation/Geography

Disability Classification Enhancements:

Multiple disabilities

Severity scales (mild to profound)

Inclusion of rare and psychosocial conditions

Accessible Enumeration Toolkit:

Braille forms, large print, sign language support

Audio-visual aids, pictorial tools

Digital interfaces for screen readers

Enumerator Training:

Disability sensitization

Sign language basics

Inclusive communication skills

B. Institutional Reforms
Formation of Disability Census Advisory Committees (State-wise)

Inclusion of DPOs in questionnaire design and SOP preparation

Establishment of a Disability Census Task Force under ORGI

C. Grievance Redressal
Real-time complaint reporting (online/offline)

District-level redressal with mandatory response timelines

D. Data Protection and Oversight
Encryption and anonymization of disability data

Privacy measures in line with UNCRPD Article 31

Independent oversight through designated Ombudsman

VI. Charter of Broader Demands
Formal recognition of intersectional disability-caste discrimination

Creation of a Monitoring Unit under ORGI

Increased funding for research, surveys, and assistive tech

Amendments to RPWD Rules and the Census Act for inclusive enumeration principles

VII. Concluding Request
We urge that the MoHA, ORGI, DEPwD, and other authorities including your Commission act with urgency to:

Incorporate the above recommendations into the upcoming Census 2025–26

Ensure compliance with constitutional and international obligations
Acknowledge this representation within two working days.
Provide an Action Taken Report (ATR) within 15 days

Submitted by:
@jitendrsoni2018
Citizen with Locomotor Disability, Representatives of Divyang Community in India,
Convenor, Divyang Forum – 2023
Email: [email protected]
Phone: [phone]
Address: 49/19, Rabindra Sarani, Rishra, Hooghly, West Bengal – 712248
@FirstSutraFdn
@SanjibDash76

[The Goan 🇮🇳 @thegoanonline]

Rs 4 L monthly aid to #NGOs helping #PwDs

#Goa #BreakingNews

[TechXDrop @TechXDrop]

Tandav was fantastic 🔱 🔥

#NuclearLeak

[Defence Matrix @Defencematrix1]

Cheap copy? Table ka size dekh 😂😂

[Vikas Manhas @37VManhas]

Sad and tragic, we have lost

LANCE NAIK DINESH KUMAR SHARMA
5 FD REGT #IndianArmy

in on going #IndiaPakistanWar.
MATA RANI gives strength to his family to bear this irreparable loss.

#FreedomisnotFree few pay #CostofWar.

[Manoj Naravane @ManojNaravane]

Jai Hind

[Manoj Naravane @ManojNaravane]

Succinct. A whole story in five words.

[Prakash W. Kamat @PrakashWKamatPK]

Big thanks to president of Hemophilia society Panaji Chapter, Sarita Ma’am @SaritaChef for her kindness! We’ve received a CPM machine for our PWH, generously donated via Pranic Healing. Grateful for her continued support and
dedication!"🙏
@GoaHemophilia @PremroopAlva @HemoIndia
@visrane @FrazellaA
@HritikaJNU @AsthanaMukul1 @goadisability

[Prakash W. Kamat @PrakashWKamatPK]

Today, executive committee members of the Hemophilia Society Panaji Chapter @GoaHemophilia met Honorable Health Minister @visrane. We thanked him for the excellent care provided to our Persons with Hemophilia (PWH) at @GoaGmc, and also for service support provided to all disability people at GMC Disability Cell. Brought to his notice how authorities led by Dean, Superintendent from time to time respond with earnestness to our issues and concerns.
Discussed future initiatives, including setting up blood testing facilities, single umbrella day care centre of Hemophilia treatment and other healthcare advancements, improving accessibility facilities at the GMC.Grateful for the support and patient hearing and his assurance to further improve and upgrade facilities for Hemophilia treatment including blood testing, diagnostics, etc.💙
@PremroopAlva @HemoIndia @VijaySChordiya @goadisability @discommgoa
#HemophiliaAwareness #Healthcare #goa

[Prakash W. Kamat @PrakashWKamatPK]

Congrats @DaCunha on winning the Orchid Award in Art & Culture! Your dedication to both,the craft of Molla making & raising awareness for blood conditions is truly inspiring. Well deserved recognition 4 your hard work & passion! Keep shining & making a difference🙏 @GoaHemophilia

[Prakash W. Kamat @PrakashWKamatPK]

Congratulations Winner of Orchid Awards 2025 @DacunhaSabina in Art and Culture category. Sabina makes Mollam out of coconut palm, a traditional skill and occupation which is becoming extinct...Sabina is a Member of Women's Wing of
@HemoIndia & @GoaHemophilia.
@goadisability

[Prakash W. Kamat @PrakashWKamatPK]

Congratulations to all the winners of Orchid Awards 2025. Appreciation to Global and Local and Asha Arondekar for honouring the women achievers across Goa👍🙏

[Southern Command INDIAN ARMY @IaSouthern]

Just hours away! 🇮🇳

#Pune is ready to witness Strength, Pride and Patriotism come alive at #ArmyDay 2025.

🔴 Stay tuned…

#ArmyDay2025 #IndianArmy #BEG #ArmyDayParade2025 @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD @PIBPUNE

[Prakash W. Kamat @PrakashWKamatPK]

Congratulations Dr Shivanand Bandekar on my behalf & on behalf of Goa's Hemophilia Community. Best wishes for you.Hope new year will bring more laurels to you in the service of the people🙏
@GoaHemophilia @visrane @GoaGmc @DrPramodPSawant @PremroopAlva @SaritaChef @thegoanonline

[Sann @san_x_m]

A huge crowd gathered to protest for justice for Atul. Well done, Mumbai! 👏

#JusticeForAtulSubhash #JusticeIsDue

[The Professor @Rads0071]

@TimesAlgebraIND Come and cover this story coming up in Pune: