Disabled Day observed at Panchai, Chandel
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 04 2011:
All tribal Disable's Union Manipur in collaboration with SSA and Chandel Social Welfare Department observed "World Disabled Day" on December 3 at Maha Area Chief Association hall of Panchai, Chandel district headquarters, said a statement issued by the union.
MLA 41 AC of Chandel Thangkholun Haokip, Deputy Commissioner of Chandel Chetaranjan Singh, CEO of Chandel autonomous district council S Wurngam, ZEO/district project officer of SSA Ngulkhosei Mate, District social welfare officer M Chaoba and former MLA of 41 AC of Chandel BD Behring have graced the observation as chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.
During the observation, the dignitaries delivered speech on rights of disabled persons with reference to Equal opportunities, protection of rights and full participation Act 1995 .
Around 80 people have attended the observation, added the statement.