Awareness programme held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 19, 2012:
A one day awareness programme on elevation of person with disability through micro-finance and micro enterprises was held under the aegis of DH Foundation, Manipur today at Raj Cottage Hotel here.
Besides the participation of disabled persons, the awareness programme was attended by Nongmaithem Inaocha Meetei, secretary of MCM, Rupachandra, Chancellor of RH Foundation, and Th Robin Meitei as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Helper-stands were given to five physically disabled persons during the programme.
Speaking on the occasion, N Inaocha said that disabled persons should not be discriminated.
Instead they must be elevated by giving proper education and training on various crafts so that they could earn as well.
They must be given a platform to earn their livelihood and treated equally.
The chief guest also presented Rs 5000 to the disabled on behalf of MCM.