International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Source: The Sangai Express
Senapati, December 04 2016:
The Senapati Disabled People's Association Manipur (SDPAM) organised a special programme for persons with disabilities at Indoor Stadium Senapati on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities under the theme "Achieving 17 goals for the future we want", our correspondent reports.
Rang Peter, CEO of ADC Senapati graced the observance as chief guest.
JK Makabo, District Social Welfare Officer, Senapati, T Peter Rangnamei; Director of MANEDA, other special dignitaries and a hundred of persons with disabilities from the district also attended the observance.
T Peter Rangmei appealed to the Government, NGOs and stakeholders to come forward and lend a hand to persons with disabilities.
JK Makabo, DSWO of Senapati, spoke about the rights of disabled persons.
He appealed to all the persons with disabilities to be aware of the rights and schemes provided by the Government of India.
Peter Rang assured reservation of 3 percent for PwD in the ADC Office at Senapati.