Paolienlal Haokip encourages people to recognise potential of PwMDs
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 11 2023:
A two-day State level seminar on "Designing an inclusive skills development for persons with multiple disabilities" was kicked off today at Manipur Press Club, Majorkhul.
The seminar was jointly organised by the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD), Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Chennai Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India in collaboration with Asha Kiran, Manipur.
Dignitaries present at the inaugural event include Paolienlal Haokip, MLA, Saikot Assembly Constituency as the chief guest and Jiten Khuman, State secretary, Saksham Bharat as the guest of honour.
Speaking as the chief guest, the Saikot AC MLA lauded the relevant authorities for taking up this step for the welfare of persons with multiple disabilities (PwMDs) .
He also advised parents of children with multiple disabilities to consult with the Health and Social Welfare Department and ensure that they undergo routine check ups to guarantee a more favourable life for their children in the future.
The MLA also advised such parents against hiding their disabled children and urged them to remember that people with disabilities have accomplished many notable things all over the world.
He stated that people should recognise the potential of persons with disabilities.
As a part of the seminar, many subject experts also imparted awareness to the gathered audience.