Prosthetic aid distribution camp held at Rajouri ; Government committed for the welfare of specially abled persons: DC

GNSONLINE RAJOURI

RAJOURI, AUGUST 01:–To ease the problems of the specially-abled persons, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Vikas Kundal today distributed various prosthetic aids among 35 beneficiaries here at a camp organised by the Social Welfare Department.

While interacting with the specially abled persons, the DDC said that the Govt is committed to ensure their welfare, and a number of measures are being taken to enable them stand on their own and live a dignified life in the society.

He also highlighted various measures being taken by the Govt for the welfare of specially abled persons including financial assistance in the shape of pension, free education, free medical treatment vocational programmes etc and maintained that a large number of people in this category are availing these benefits.

DSWO informed that the prosthetic aids distributed today included walking sticks, crutches, hearing aids, tricycles, wheelchairs etc.

“1500 specially abled identified persons will be covered in coming days”, the DSWO informed.