Skill devp prog for PwDs in city

SHILLONG, Feb 15: In keeping with Centre’s commitment of empowering persons with disabilities (PwDs), a skill training programme under PM-DAKSH (Pradhan Mantri Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi) Yojana, for PwDs also called ‘Divyangjan’, was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Pratima Bhoumik on Thursday.
The programme was organised at Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (CRC-Shillong), in Dhankheti here.
The minister also distributed NIRAMAYA health cards among the beneficiaries. A total of 10 persons from Shillong enrolled for the training programme at the event.
Addressing the gathering, Bhoumik said the central government is committed towards the empowerment of Divyangjan and is working on the vision of the Prime Minister by serving the last man.
She underscored the need for the skill training programme for empowerment of PwDs.
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) is ready to extend support to ensure their welfare.
“The initiatives launched by the department encompass a wide range of transformative actions, reflecting the government’s relentless pursuit of a more inclusive society. They reflect the unwavering dedication of the DEPwD to advancing disability rights and harnessing technology to improve the lives of PwDs across the nation”, she added.
She gave details of the schemes being implemented by the department for PwDs, stating that they are an integral part of human resource and the central government is committed to build a capable environment in every possible way for inclusive opportunity for Divyangjan.
She lauded the efforts of CRC-Shillong in providing better services to the disabled.
The MoS particularly appreciated the services rendered by the centre to the differently-abled by conducting various medical treatments and vocational training classes for their speedy recovery. She interacted with the PwDs and heard the success stories narrated by the beneficiaries.