Differently abled persons honoured in Reckong Peo
An event to honour specially abled individuals was organised on Tuesday on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Savings Hall in Reckong Peo, Kinnaur district.
The ceremony was presided over by Nichar Sub-Divisional Magistrate Narayan Singh Chauhan, who was the chief guest at the event.
Chauhan said the day aimed to change societal perceptions about specially abled individuals, advocate for their rights and create equal opportunities for them. The day also focused on their upliftment, health and socio-economic improvement while raising awareness about their rights and welfare, he added. The SDM said the day had been observed annually on December 3 since 1992.
This year’s theme, “Promoting Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future,” emphasises creating better opportunities for specially-abled individuals.
During the event, specially abled individuals showcased their talent. Additionally, a free health check-up camp was organised by Regional Hospital, Reckong Peo, and the District AYUSH Department, Kinnaur.
District Welfare Officer Balbir Thakur welcomed the chief guest and briefed attendees about various policies and schemes run by the department for the welfare of specially-abled individuals.
He urged all eligible individuals to create their UDID cards and provided detailed information about the Sugamya Bharat App and Manas Portal. Police Constable Om Prakash presented an in-depth explanation of the Atrocities Act.
Similarly, Tehsil Welfare Officer Manoj Negi educated the audience about the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Sonam Negi, District AYUSH Officer Dr Indu Sharma, Tehsil Welfare Officer Manoj Negi, representatives of various panchayats, and office-bearers of the Himachal Pradesh Disabled Welfare Association — including president Rajendra Negi and secretary Sita Ram — were present at the event.
