World Disabled Day observed
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 04, 2011:
In collaboration with SSA Chandel and District Social Welfare, Chandel, All tribal Disables' Union, Manipur (ATDUM) observed World Disabled Day in a function at the hall of Maha Area Chiefs' Association (MACA), Panchai in Chandel district headquarters yesterday.
The observance function was attended by MLA 41/AC Chandel Thangkholun Haokip as Chief Guest, Deputy Commissioner of Chandel District Chitaranjan Singh as Functional President and CEO of Autonomous District Council, Chandel S Wurngam; ZEO/District Project Officer of SSA, Chandel Ngulkhosei Mate; District Social Welfare Officer of Chandel M Chaoba Singh and Ex-MLA of 41 A/C Chandel BD Behring, who is also the Advisor of ATDUM as Guests of Honour.
All those who spoke on the occasion elaborated on the causes of disabilities and their preventive measures.
They also explained the rights of persons with disabilities under Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation), Act, 1995. Around 80 people coming from different parts participated in the observance function.