Regional Parents' Meet underway
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 28 2015 :
A two-day long event of 9th Regional Parents' Meet, 2015 kicked-off at BB Paul Mental Development Home, Mongsangei here on Saturday.
Naoriya Pakhanglakpa constituency MLA RK Anand was the chief guest at the opening function of the meet.
President of Parivaar Lt Col Dr VK Gautam, former president of Parivaar Ajin Kumar Sen and retired Professor of DM College of Science Dr S Ingotombi were the president and guests of honour on the occasion.
RK Anand made a speech on the occasion.
He said that he could sense the challenging life of differently-abled persons and called on everyone to positively help them cope with their life.
The Congress MLA averred that millions of persons with disabilities in India too can absolutely make immense contribution to the development of the country.
Anand said all physically challenged persons in the State should be uplifted so that they can enjoy the dignity of life.
Jointly organised by Parents Association for Differently-Abled and All Manipur Mentally-Handicapped Persons Welfare Organisation, the event is sponsored by the National Institute for Mentally Handicapped (NIMH), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.