Shadow Correspondent
PULWAMA, AUG 07:
District Social Welfare Office Pulwama today organized a programme for distribution of motorized tricycle among specially-abled beneficiaries here at DC office complex Pulwama under the scheme of State Rehabilitation Council J&K.
On the occasion, 14 motorized tricycles were distributed among various specially-abled persons from various constituencies of the district by DDC Pulwama Ghulam Mohammed Dar.
The programme was attended by officials of the Social Welfare Department, district Officers, beneficiaries and respectable citizens.
Speaking on the occasion DDC said that the distribution of these motorized tricycles is to empower specially- abled persons.
He also added that more such distribution programmes are in pipeline and department will facilitate the left-out applicants soon.
DDC added that specially-abled persons/child deserve equal care as any other persons/children for their growth and development. He further said that efforts are afoot to provide opportunities and proper facilities to specially-abled persons/children to empower them so they realize their dreams and aspirations.
DDC said that all stakeholders have to work together to provide a conducive atmosphere for these special persons. DDC stressed upon the need to facilitate the differently-abled persons by way of education, empowerment and to aid so that they can excel in different fields of life.
