Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 18:
Representatives of different NGOs and lawyers have formed a working group to hard press the State Government for implementing schemes and different' Act meant for the disabled persons.
The formation was effected on the occasion of the discussion cum press conference under the theme "Understanding persons with disabilities and their needs" organized by the Common Forum for Persons with Disabilities (COMFORD) today at the conference hall of State Guest House, Sanjenthong.
In today's discussion one Padma Meetei threatened to fast unto death at Shamumakhong if the State Government fails to establish a separate Directorate for Disabilities and a separate Commissioner for the same.
It also came to light that the State has not been able to implement Mental health Act 1987, Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 and the National Trust Act 1999.L Rabinranath gave a detailed legal validities pertaining to the Acts for the disabilities.