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Edu Deptt Bpr celebrates ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’

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BANDIPORA: The Department of Education in collaboration with social welfare Department Bandipora on Saturday organised a programme to celebrate ‘International Day of persons with Disabilities’ at the auditorium of High School Bagh, Bandipora.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr. Owais Ahmed was chief guest on the occasion.

The theme of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, this year, was ‘Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world’.

Speaking on the occasion, the DC said that this day is observed to highlight issues that affect people with disabilities and to work for their well-being, dignity and rights.

He said ‘International Day of Persons with Disabilities’ is celebrated to encourage increased assimilation of persons with disabilities in the socio-political, economic and cultural aspects of life.

He said this day widens our outlook and promotes the understanding of the concept of disability and mobilizes local, national and international support for the rights, dignity and well-being of persons with disabilities.

He stressed on appropriately addressing the needs of people arising due to the disability.

The DC said it is our moral responsibility to support the persons with disabilities, realize their full potential within the society.

Dr. Owais stressed on the education of persons with disabilities  and said education was the single greatest tool for achieving social justice and equality and urged all concerned to take concrete steps to educate the children with disabilities.

He stressed on creating a genuine space for persons with disabilities in accordance with their special needs and asked the department of Social welfare, Health and education to work with extra zeal in order to create a friendly environment for persons with disabilities.

The DC also directed DSWO to submit a proposal for establishing a society that fulfills requirements of specially-abled children.


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