Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government is working to make the capital’s infrastructure fully accessible for persons with disabilities, while inaugurating the Diwali Bazaar 2026 at the Blind Relief Association premises on October 30.
The Chief Minister said accessible infrastructure would help persons with disabilities live with dignity and access equal opportunities. Her remarks were made during a visit to the seven-day bazaar, where she toured stalls and viewed handmade products crafted by visually impaired individuals.
Organised by the Blind Relief Association, the bazaar is being held from October 30 to November 5. According to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office, the event features more than 250 stalls and has been part of Delhi’s Diwali tradition for over 45 years.
The event links a public celebration with employment and livelihood opportunities for visually impaired artisans. Gupta encouraged the participating individuals to showcase their skills and appreciated the products displayed at the stalls.
The Chief Minister also visited Cafe Mast, which is run by visually challenged youth associated with the organisation. The café’s staff independently manage its operations, including food preparation, customer service and financial transactions, according to the CMO statement.
The government’s accessibility commitment comes against the wider need for public infrastructure to be usable by people with different mobility, sensory and communication requirements. The statement did not specify particular infrastructure projects, access standards, implementation deadlines or departments responsible for delivering the proposed improvements.
The bazaar provides a visible platform for the work of persons with visual impairments, but the Chief Minister’s remarks place the event within a broader public policy objective: ensuring that access to Delhi’s built environment and public facilities is not limited by disability.
The Blind Relief Association’s annual bazaar will remain open until November 5, with visitors able to access the participating stalls and the café operated by visually challenged youth.
