'Aids and Appliances' distribution programme held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 28 2021:
The United Voluntary Youth Council (UVYC), organised an 'Aids and Appliances' distribution programme at Langthabal Lep Mayai Leikai Community Hall, Imphal West, yesterday.
The programme was organised under the sponsorship of Caritas India CBR Forum Bangalore, said a statement of UVYC.
Nongmeikapam Ganga, Pradhan Langthabal Ningombam Gram Panchayat; Aheibam Sunanda, Pradhan Langthabal Mantrikhong Naorem Leikai Gram Panchayat and Sorokhaibam Tombi, member Langthabal Lep Makha Leikai attended the programme as presidium members.
During the programme, the two Pradhan talked about the 4 percent reservation for PwDs in Panchayat schemes, UDID cards, CMSY scheme and allocation for PwDs in applying job card for MGNREGS, it added.
They also talked about the social barriers and challenges faced by the PwDs on a daily basis and the responsibility of the community members in mainstreaming PwDs.
Further, they distributed 5 wheelchairs, 15 hearing aids and 6 crutches to PwDs from Imphal West II Wangoi CD Block.
The PwDs and representatives expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of UVYC and the three guests for their invaluable service to the community, it added.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks from K Maharabi, Secretary UVYC.