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Wednesday, 6 February 2013

MP Selected For National Award

The Social Justice Department of Madhya Pradesh has been awarded by President with National Award for empowerment of persons with disability for the year 2012. 

The award was given in the category of best employer. 

President Pranab Mukherjee gave away the award to VK Batham Secretary and Commissioner MP Social Justice Department at a function held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. 

It was organized by the ministry of social justice and empowerment. 

Madhya Pradesh Social Justice Department has displayed an impressive performance in employing people with disabilities. 

Out of 1,565 employees on its role, 58 are persons with disabilities. 

The persons with disabilities comprising orthopedically, visually, hearing and physically challenged hold responsible positions in class I, II, III & IV categories. 

Madhya Pradesh government has also made a provision of 6 per cent reservation for the people with disabilities in the direct recruitment jobs. 

These employees are not only given assistive devices to improve their productivity but their skills are also upgraded periodically.

Source : TOI , 6th Feb 2013

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