Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 22 2010:
A one-day Awareness Programme on Handicapped persons organized by the Handicapped Development (HD) Foundation Manipur as part of the Handicapped Welfare Month was held today at Thanga Chingningthou ground, Thanga today.
Social Worker, T Robindro, Company Commander of 'A' Company, 33 Assam Rifles, Major Sarat Sankar were the chief guest and guest of honour respectively.
Chairman, HD Foundation Manipur, Dr Ch Rupachandra presided over the function.
In a speech, Robindro said that the handicapped persons are living a challenged life against all odds.
People view them as incapable persons.
However they are now observed as brave and challenging persons.
Government is also taking up many initiatives for their welfare.
Parents of such persons should encourage them to live their lives with a challenge.
Responsibility of parents is very important to encourage them.
Certificates and gifts were distributed to the handicapped persons and 'A' coy 33 AR organized a free medical camp.