World Disability day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul, December 03 2015:
The Ukhrul District Social Welfare Office in collaboration with NYK, Ukhrul and Disabled Association, Ukhrul today observed the World Disability day at DRDA hall, Mini Secretariat.
Deputy Commissioner, Ukhrul Modak Hrisheekesh Arvind said that society should extend all possible assistance to differently abled persons without discrimination.
Wheel chairs, hearing aids, cane sticks and clutches were also distributed during the programme.
Makabo, DSO, Ukhrul highlighted the promotional activities of Social Welfare Department for the differently abled persons of the State, inclusion and empowerment for social and economic justice.
According to the reports of Ukhrul District Social Welfare office, over 1900 differently abled persons are registered in the district.
Songs and musical pieces were also presented by the differently abled persons.
Meanwhile, the Achievement of Rising Maiden (ARM), Lakhipur, Jiribam observed the World Disability Day 2015 today at the Institute for Children with Disabilities (ICD) complex, Lakhipur, Jiribam, reports Jiri News Network.
The programme was graced by S Lalmani Singh, AI, Zonal Education Office, Jiribam, S Jadhob Singh, president, Parents Association of ICD and H Dhani Meitei as the chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
ARM also lauded the Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur for presenting gifts to 60 differently abled persons of Jiribam under the SVEEP-III Campaign 2015 .