International Day of Persons with Disabilities marked with nukkad natak at Mall Road

Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3 with two significant initiatives: the release of Samvaad 2.0 by the Centre for Human Rights and Disability Studies (CHRDS) and a public nukkad natak at the amphitheatre on Mall Road, Shimla.

As per the HPNLU spokesperson, these events highlighted the university’s continued commitment to disability rights, inclusivity, accessibility, public awareness and informed discourse.

Samvaad 2.0 is dedicated to advancing conversations around the rights and lived experiences of persons with disabilities. HPNLU Vice-Chancellor Prof Priti Saxena released Samvaad 2.0 while commending the centre’s consistent efforts in promoting scholarship and awareness in the field of human rights and disability studies.

To further commemorate the day, CHRDS organised a nukkad natak at the Mall Road. The street play addressed critical themes such as disability, depression, ADHD and autism, bringing attention to both visible and invisible disabilities. Through powerful performances by student participants, the act highlighted issues of stigma, social exclusion and the lack of societal awareness, while encouraging the public to adopt empathy, sensitivity and inclusive attitudes. “The nukkad natak generated meaningful public engagement and reinforced the HPNLU’s and the CHRDS’s mission to promote human rights, accessibility and deeper understanding of disability concerns,” the spokesperson added.