Disability Talent Hunt 2014 held
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, September 27 2014 :
With an aim to showcase hidden talents of disabled persons, Disabled Welfare Organization, Imphal West in collaboration with World Vision India, Imphal West ADP organized Disability Talent Hunt 2014 at Yumnam Kesho Community Hall, Naoremthong Bazar in Imphal West today.
The programme was graced by RK Anand, MLA Naoriya Pakhanglakpa Constituency as Chief Guest; Atom Tomba Mangang, president of Disabled Welfare Organization as President; Yumnam Joykumar, retd DGP of Manipur; Dr Bimola Kumari Devi, Chief Medical Officer, Imphal West and Laishram Ibomcha Singh, Commissioner (Disability) as Guests of Honor.
Addressing the gathering, MLA Anand stated that the talent hunt programme will provide a platform to disabled persons to showcase their hidden talents apart from valuable interaction amongst them and exhorted the disabled persons not to feel insecure or aloof as they are same like any other normal person.
The MLA called upon them to contribute their parts towards building a strong society and pledged that he will extend all possible help to disabled persons at the time of their needs.
Around 100 disabled persons participated in the Disability Talent Hunt during which they performed various activities like yoga, magic, dance, song etc.
Gifts were presented to those who showcased exemplary performances.