Source: The Sangai Express
Moreh, January 30:
A one day Disability Assessment cum Awareness Camp was jointly organised by the Department of Social Welfare and Tamil Sangam Moreh at Sunrise Youth Club here today.
During the camp, Asst Commissioner (Disability) M Angou spoke on the rights of persons with disabilities and various benefits entitled to them.
Welfare Officer (Disability) L Ibomcha spoke on benefits and welfare schemes the Govt should provide to persons with disabi lities under the Disability Act 1995 as resource person.
In the second session where people living with disabilities were assessed, more than 126 disabled persons belonging to Moreh and surrounding area attended the camp.
They were also assured that the Dept will provide them basic assistance very soon.
The camp concluded with screening of a short film which showed the feats of some persons with disabilities.