Sudripta Roy, Chief Secretary called upon the Government and
Non-Governmental Organizations to provide physical and mental barrier
free environment for persons with disabilities for overall growth and
development of society. He was presiding over the 'State level
Conference on Disabilities Issues' organised by Department of Social
Justice & Empowerment and Directorate of SCs, OBCs & Minority
Affairs here today.
Shri Roy said that
State Government was providing assistance to voluntary organizations to
make available the whole range of services necessary for rehabilitation
of persons with disabilities including early intervention, development
of daily living skills, education and skill development oriented towards
employability, training and awareness generation.
Chief
Secretary said that Government of India (GoI) had prepared a draft bill
for persons with disabilities and the State Government had suggested
for incorporating a clear and reliable method for assessment of multiple
disabilities and using universal identity cards to all the persons
having 40 percent or more disability besides other suggestions.
Shri
P.C. Dhiman, Principal Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment
stressed on the need for special focus for persons with disabilities. He
said that efforts would be made to ensure the participation of children
with disabilities in all the important functions.
Smt.
Madhu Bala Sharma, Director, Women and Child Development Department
said that steps were being taken for promoting physical, social and
psychological rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.
Ms. Nandita Gupta, Director, SCs, OBCs and Minority Affairs also spoke on the occasion.
Delegates of various NGOs and Institutions gave their valuable suggestions during the conference.
Shri
M.P. Sood, Special Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment and other
senior officers of the Central and State Government were present on the
occasion.
Source : India Education Diary , 7th June 2013
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