Union secy meets CM for implementing Divyangjan

SHILLONG: Shakuntala D Gamlin, secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, called on Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday at his office to discuss implementation of ambitious programme Divyangjan in the state.
Gamlin briefed the chief minister that the ministry was keen to implement the programme in the state and sought for a list of beneficiaries.
The ministry, in collaboration with the state Department of Social Welfare, will hold a special camp to provide aid and appliance for persons with disabilities.
Sangma assured full cooperation to the ministry official for implementation of the programme. The ministry is also keen to set up Composite Regional Centre in the state, which has affiliation with the prestigious Boston University and has sought 20 acres of land from the state government to set up the institute that would cater to the needs of the persons with disabilities.
There will be special skill training for persons with disabilities with registered NGOs which have enrolled with the ministry. She also informed the Chief Minister that Rs 2.5 cr for setting up of the Spinal Injury Centre in the state has been sanctioned.
The other matter discussed included providing ramp in different public offices as well as audio signal provision with signage.
Home Minister James Sangma was also present in the meeting.