Assistance provided to differently abled persons
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 21 2022:
As part of its continued efforts to extend help to differently abled persons in the State, New Hope Life Foundation for Disabilities provided assistance to differently abled persons during a simple function held at Pukhri Achouba Community hall, Tera Lukram Leirak (Part-III) today.
Monetary assistance along with wheelchairs, blankets and other items were presented to 17 differently abled persons today.
The programme was attended by president of AMUCO, Pheiroijam Nando Luwang, founder president of New Hope Life Foundation for Disabilities, Debendra Chingangbam, mother of Olympic Silver medallist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu, Saikhom Tombi Devi, treasurer of New Hope Life Foundation for Disabilities, Asha Chingangbam, president of Nupi Weavers' Welfare Association, Roni Mayengbam and Secretary, Margaret Takhellakpam as presidium members among others.
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Speaking as the chief guest on the occasion, Pheiroijam Nando Luwang emphasized on the need to acknowledge the efforts and contributions of the individuals and organisations who have been working earnestly for the upliftment of differently abled persons in the society.
He also called for cooperation and support from all to work for the well being of the differently abled persons and to help them lead a normal stigma free life.
Further he appealed to the Social Welfare Department and other departments concerned to ensure that the differently abled persons receive the assistance and items sanctioned by the Government and avail the benefits of the same rather than delaying the process.
Nando Luwang also stressed on the need to guide the differently abled persons by helping them to stay motivated and support them in the best possible way rather than discriminating them.
Addressing the gathering, Debendra Chingangbam assured that the New Hope Foundation for Disabilities will continue to work selflessly for the betterment of differently abled persons.
The foundation will accumulate the items of assistance and will be distributed to the differently abled persons in future as well, he added.