International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2023 observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 03 2023:
The National Trust, M/O Social Justice & Empowerment, Handicapped Development (HD) Foundation, Manipur, Advocate Leishang-them Roshmani Memorial Trust (ALRMT) and Independent Living Trust today jointly observed International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Old Assembly Hall under the theme, "United in action to rescue and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals for, with and by persons with Disabilities'' .
Additionally, the 4th death anniversary of Advocate Leishangthem Roshmani was also observed.
The programme was attended by Manipur High Court, Justice Aribam Guneshwar; Special Olympic Bharat Manipur, Director, Th Sharatkumar Singh; HD Foundation Manipur chairman, Dr Sapam Jasowanta Singh and retired Colonel H Sarat as presidium members.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Sapam Jasowanta stated that IDPD is celebrated every year on December 3 with the aim to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities (PwDs) at every level of society & development, and to raise awareness of the situation of PwDs in all aspects of political, social, economic & cultural life.
He also urged all to support and help empower PwDs so that they may become productive members of the society.
As part of the event, Advocate Leishangthem Roshmani Memorial Award was presented to Sapam Sujata Devi of Ideal Blind School who secured first division in HSLCE 2023 and Advocate Leishangthem Indrajit & Ibechaobi Memorial Award was conferred to Chingakham Ithoi Devi of Model Hr Sec School, Takyel who secured first division in HSE 2023 .
The awards carry a cash prize of Rs 5,000, memento and certificate.