Govt aims to make accessibility right for specially-abled: Sinha
The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday distributed Motorized Tricycles among the specially-abled beneficiaries here at Raj Bhavan.
In the first phase, the government is distributing 1000 units of Motorized Tricycles and by the end of the year, 3000 will be distributed among eligible beneficiaries.
Reiterating the Government’s commitment to serve disadvantaged sections of the society, the Lt Governor said, our endeavour is to make accessibility a right for the specially-abled and ensure a barrier-free environment and a friendly access to public facilities and places.
Various schemes launched by the government aim to achieve the vision of building an inclusive society by empowering socially, economically marginalized sections, creation of livelihood and skilling initiatives for youth and adequate support to senior citizens, the Lt Governor added.
He expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for introducing revolutionary reforms to empower the Divyangjan by granting them their due rights, besides extending benefits of social welfare schemes.
Initiatives like Accessible India Campaign have ensured accessible infrastructure for specially abled, in government and private buildings, railway stations, airports, schools and colleges, added the Lt Governor.
On the occasion the Lt Governor also acknowledged the key role of voluntary organizations and District Administrations in creating an enabling environment for the specially abled persons to lead a dignified life.
The Lt Governor directed the Social Welfare Department to double their efforts for ensuring 100 percent saturation of beneficiary oriented schemes and chalk-out a comprehensive plan of action to extend all necessary support and assistance to specially-abled persons for their sustainable livelihood.
The Lt Governor further advised the officials for notifying a toll free number to receive feedback from the beneficiaries regarding the implementation of the welfare schemes.
