‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for Distribution of Aids and Assistive Devices to Divyangjan under ADIP Scheme in Biswanath Chariali, Assam

A ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ under the ADIP Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India was organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) in association with ALIMCO and District Administration Biswanath today at  Kamalakanta Natya Samaj premisis in Biswanath Chariali city of Assam.

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Ku. Pratima Bhoumik, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, the Chief Guest of the function inaugurated the camp virtually through video conference in the august presence of Shri Pallab Lochan Das, Member of Parliament, Tezpur constituency, Shri Pramodh Borthakur, MLA Biswanath LAC who participated ‘in person’ at main venue of the function in Biswanath District, Assam.

Highlights

·       A total of 4573 Aids and Assistive devices of different categories with value of worth Rs. 218.83 Lakhs will be distributed free of cost among 2561 pre identified Divyangjan who were assessed during assessment camps organized by ALIMCO in the various location of Biswanath Chariali District.

·       Addressing virtually through video conference on the occasion the chief guest Ku. Pratima Bhoumik, Union MoS said that central government is committed towards the empowerment of Divyangjan and is working on the vision of hon’ble Prime Minister ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’.

·       Union Minister informed that similar distribution camp will be conducted in Sonitpur District tomorrow. Further Union Minster said that central government is very sensitive towards the empowerment of Divyangjan and various initiative taken by Ministry in all the area whether it is Soprts, Skill Development, Education, Infrastructure for making inclusive growth of Divyangjan. Union Minister said that new Act i.e Right to Person with Disability (RPwD) Act 2016 implemented by government to enhance the rights and entitlements to PwDs, the categories of disability now increased from 7 to 21, reservation in government jobs for Divyangjan has been increase from 3% to 4% under the provision of new RPWD Act 2016. In Assam Ministry has released       Rs 6.98 Crore under Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan for making 24 Government Building assessable and barrier free for Divyangjan. Scholarship of Rs. 6.8 Crore has been released among  2197 Divyangjan. Minister informed work of land acquisition has been completed and also the DPR has been prepared for establishing a University in Kamroop District of Assam in near future.

·       Shri Pallab Lochan Das, MP, Tezpur expressed his gratitude towards Ministry and central government for organising the distribution camp for empowerment of Divyangjan under his Constituency.

·       Different type of assistive devices which will be distributed among identified Divyangjan beneficiaries in a phase manner who were registered during assessment camps at Block Level which includes 74 Motorized Tricycle, 214 Tricycle, 892 Wheelchairs, 874 Crutches, 328 Walking Sticks, 60 Rollators, 06 Smart Phone, 158 Smart Cane, 14 Braille Kit,  01 Braille Salte, 80 C. P Chair, 371 MSIED Kit, 01 ADL Kit (for leprosy) with Cell phone and 1500 Hearing Aid

·       The camps is conducted under the Scheme of Assistance to Disabled Persons (ADIP) for Purchase/Fitting of Aid/Appliances (ADIP) is one of the most popular scheme for providing assistive aids & appliance to Divyangjans and is organized by Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has been identified as the implementing agency of the ADIP scheme in association with States/Districts authorities.

·       Shri Munindra Nath Nagatey, Dy. Commissioner, Biswanath District, Shri Navin Singh, SP, Biswanath and ALIMCO officials will also be present during the function.

IDY programme at Kochi to be led by Minister of State of Road Transport and Highways and Civil Aviation Gen (Retd) Dr V.K. Singh

Kochi is all set to host 8^th International Day of Yoga. The event is being organized by MORTH following Govt’s decision to celebrate IDY at 75 iconic locations across the country, under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, as part of ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) celebrations. Fort Kochi is one such location.

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Arrangements are in full swing at the venue for the grand event -- Parade Ground, near St Francis Church, Fort Kochi (Kerala) -- to make it memorable. Yoga session will be conducted under the supervision of senior Yoga instructor Dr Jaidev, from 5.30 am on 21 June.

Highlights

·       On this year’s IDY, along with the main event which will be celebrated at Mysuru Palace, Karnataka, led by the Prime Minister himself.  As part of this in Kerala, IDY is being celebrated at two iconic places -- one at Thiruvananthapuram and other at Kochi. The programme at Kochi will be led by Minister of State of Road Transport and Highways and Civil Aviation, Gen (Retd) Dr V.K. Singh.

·       The theme of this year’s International Day of Yoga is “Yoga for Humanity”.  Union Minister for road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari has conveyed the message that the theme aptly portrays how Yoga has served humanity in mitigating sufferings during the Covid-19 pandemic. Yoga will help bring people together through kindness & compassion during the post Covid recovery & promote a sense of unity across the globe, he said.

·       As Yoga offers a holistic approach to health and well-being, each Yogic activity is the key to improve flexibility, strength, balance & achieving harmony.

·       The programme in Kochi will be attended by the people of Kochi including students of various eminent colleges, yoga instructors etc., public representatives & senior officials of the State & Central Government. The expected participating members are more than 500.

Ministry of Civil Aviation to celebrate International Yoga Day 2022 at Gwalior Fort;

Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia to lead the celebration at historic site

Ministry of Civil Aviation will celebrate International Day of Yoga on 21^st June 2022, by organizing a massive Yoga demonstration of more than 2,000 people at Gwalior Fort. The event will be inaugurated and led by Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.

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At the initiative of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the United Nations General Assembly took a historic decision in 2014 to declare 21^st June as the International Day of Yoga (IDY). This worldwide acceptance of Yoga is a matter of pride for our country, as Yoga is an integral part of our nation’s cultural and spiritual heritage.

Highlights

·       This year International Day of Yoga is falling in the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” year for which the Ministry of Ayush has planned to observe the International Day of Yoga at 75 iconic locations across India which will also help in branding India on a global scale.

·       The theme for this year IDY 2022 is “Yoga for Humanity” as it depicts how during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, yoga served the humanity in alleviating the suffering and in the emerging post-COVID geo-political scenario too, bring people together through compassion, kindness, foster a sense of unity and build resilience among people world over.

·       Common Yoga Protocol, Lecture on Yoga by Experts, Yoga Demonstration will be some of the activities to be undertaken at the event.

Union Minister Shri Parshottam Rupala to participate in IDY 2022 programme at Modhera Sun Temple in Gujarat tomorrow

Yoga Day celebrations

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

International Day of Yoga 2022 is being celebrated in the year marking “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”. Ministry of Ayush observing the International Day of Yoga at 75 iconic locations across India. The Prime Minister would lead the programme from Mysuru, Karnataka.

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Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying would lead the IDY 2022 programme tomorrow at iconic place Modhera Sun Temple, Mehsana, Gujarat.Over4500dairy farmers, students and other dignitaries would join the Yoga Day celebrations at Modhera Sun Temple. The theme forIDY 2022 is “Yoga for Humanity”. Celebrations will be held across the world in a grand manner completely embedding it with the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) celebrations. The core purpose of IDY is to create mass awareness regarding the Health Benefits of Yoga for the people. Over the years, IDY has become a mass movement for health.

Highlights

·       The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India in collaboration with National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) and Mehsana District Co-operative Milk Producers Union Ltd. is celebrating the IDY-2022 at iconic place Modhera Sun Temple, Mehsana, Gujarat.

·       The Yoga events will be held as per the Standard Operating Procedure circulated by the Ministry of Ayush, the Nodal Ministry for IDY 2022.