UCM organises awareness programme
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 20 2023:
United Committee Manipur (UCM) under the aegis of Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment, CRCSRE Imphal, today organised a "Distribution of Assistance for Differently Abled cum Awareness" programme at the premises of Western Development Youth Club in Lamdeng Khunou Thamnapokpi.
Speaking on the occasion, Joychandra Konthoujam, president UCM, stated that the Committee has been working tirelessly for the welfare and rights of persons with disabilities (PwDs) .
He urged the State Government to initiate measures to provide UDID certificates to PwDs easily without much hassle.
He also urged the authorities concerned to be proactive to ensure the benefits of various schemes initiated by the State/ Central Government for PwDs reaches its intended target.
Pointing out the need to make the people aware about the "Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016", Joychandra said, "Everyone including family members of differently abled persons should be educated about the Act to ensure that they are treated with proper care and respect" .
CRCSRE Imphal, Officer in-charge, Ksh Rameshwori; UVM Lamshang Unit chairman, L Victoria; Social Welfare Department, Extension Officer, L Bobo and CRCSRE Prosthetic & Orthosis Consultant, P Lenin also took part in the event.
Later, various assistance was provided to PwDs.