Declare ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ tax-free: Divyang orgn to CM

Jaipur: Divyang Adhikar Mahasangh, an advocacy group for the rights of specially abled persons, urged chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma to declare the newly released film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par' tax-free in the state. In a letter to the CM, the president of the organisation, Hemant Bhai Goyal, wrote, "I humbly request that the recently released Hindi film ‘Sitare Zameen Par' be declared tax-free in the state of Rajasthan. This film focuses on the lives, struggles, talents, and confidence of children with special needs (Divyangjan). It demonstrates how such children can be integrated into the mainstream through sports and sensitive leadership.""This will promote inclusion, equality, and a positive attitude towards specially abled individuals in society," he wrote. Goyal said the film reflects the spirit of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 and promotes respect and inclusion for specially abled individuals in society. "It conveys a message of making specially abled children self-reliant through sports, aligning with the objectives of NEP 2020 and the inclusive sports policy," he wrote."The film highlights mental health, self-esteem, and the role of family, which are essential social needs of our time," he further wrote.Goyal said the Rajasthan govt has always promoted the welfare and social harmony of specially abled individuals. "This decision will further strengthen those efforts. If the film is made tax-free, it will reach rural and low-income groups, increasing awareness and sensitivity towards such individuals among the public," he added.