Rajkot: 4000 divyangs take part in kite festival

In a first of it's kind initiative, the Gujarat Government organised a special kite festival today at Rajkot where more than 4000 divyangs (differently abled) citizens from 11 districts of Saurashtra region enjoyed flying kites.
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani too was present during the 'Divyang Patang Mahotsav', held at Race Course ground, to encourage differently abled citizens, said an official release here.
Speaking at the function, Rupani said the unique event, which saw participation of more than 4000 divyangs, has found it's place in the Limca Book of Records.
Rupani asserted that his government is committed to the welfare of divyangs, for which, many schemes have been floated, including issuance of life-time pass for them to travel anywhere in Gujarat through state transport buses, said the release.