Divyangjans are ahead regardless of various challenges in life: ICA Minister

A beautiful society requires each and every one’s effort. The Divyangjans are ahead regardless of various challenges in life. There is a lot that we can learn from them.

They also can play an important role in improving society, said Information & Cultural Affairs Minister Sushanta Choudhury in a programme organized by the Social Welfare & Social Education department on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Rabindra Bhawan on Saturday (Dec 3).

The ICA Minister as the Chief Guest in the programme said, celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities holds great significance. It has been celebrated every year in different parts of the world since 1992. This day is dedicated to the Divyangjans. Only humans can help humans. Some are born as Divyangjans but they are an inseparable part of society. The Divyangjans also play a significant role in building a healthy society. The government stands by them and always will.

Sabhadhipati of West Tripura Zilla Parishad Antara Deb Sarkar said, the state government is always standing for the overall welfare of the children of the Divyangjans. Welcome speech was delivered by West Tripura District Program Officer of the SW&SE department Chandrani Biswas.

State Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities Mohammed Zubair Ali Hashmi spoke on the objective behind celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. He said, with the advancement in technology, the lifestyle of the Divyangjans will be better in the coming days.

The ICA Minister and other guests handed over walking aids to the Divyangjans in the programme. Trimon Sarkar, a young lady residing in a women’s home in Abhoynagar was felicitated for securing a job as a teacher after passing in TET examination.

Trimon Sarkar shared her life experiences in her speech. She also thanked the state government and the SW&SE department for providing assistance in education and in other areas. Children of different schools, homes and NGO organizations run under the SW&SE department joined the programme.