‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for Distribution of Aids and Assistive Devices to Divyangjan under ADIP Scheme in Biswanath Chariali, Assam
‘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.
Why is it in news?
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.
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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
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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.
‘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
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
8th 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.
Why is it in news?
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.
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 8th International Day of Yoga. The event is being organized by MORTH following Govt’s decision to ce
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 21st 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.
Why is it in news?
At
the initiative of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the United Nations
General Assembly took a historic decision in 2014 to declare 21st 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.
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 21st June 2022, by organizin
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.
Why is it in news?
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.