Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 03 2008:
As in other parts of the globe today, World Disabled Day was also observed at the ground of Thanga Ideal School along with felicitating distinguished disabled persons who have overcome their handicap and made a name for themselves in their chosen field.
Chief Whip of the State Government MLA T Mangibabu and Deputy Commissioner of Bishnupur district AS Aleng Shimray were respectively chief guest and president of the observance function organised under the aegis of Rural Educational and Socio Economic Development Organisation,
Thanga.
Commencing with the opening song rendered by a group of disabled young boys and girls, the function was also saw presentation of cash reward of Rs 2000 and one citation each to three persons who inspite of their disability contributed their mite in the society.
The three persons are singer Takhellambam Mandakini, Pheiroijam Kripa of Nongada Awang Leikai and T Krishnachandra of Thanga Tongbram Leikai.
Moreover, along with presentation of disabled certificates to 163 disabled persons, a sum of Rs 500 and a piglet each have been given to 15 disabled persons with the main objective of ensuring self employment from the side of the organiser of the function at the occasion.