Kargil, October 15, 2022:

Composite Regional Centre today concluded a two-day assessment-cum-distribution camp under the Central Scheme of Assistance to Disabled Persons for purchase/fitting of aids/appliances (ADIP) scheme, Union Ministry of Social Justice in collaboration with Social Welfare Department, Kargil at Cultural Academy Hall, Kargil.

On the second day, the program focussed to aware the Anganwadi workers about the root cause to various kinds of disabilities and their treatment.

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On the occasion, District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) Kargil, Aga Syed Jamal said the program would be beneficial for the specially-abled persons as the camp not only provides aids and appliances but also gives awareness to such persons.

He said that the program also provides awareness to Anganwadi workers who play a pivotal role in eradicating the problem of disability from its root.

Speech Therapist and Audiologist, Mir Turab presented a detailed lecture on disabilities in infants and made the Anganwadi workers aware about treatments.

He said with the use of technology various disabilities can be measured right from the birth of a child and they can be treated at the earliest.

It was informed that the camp is in its beginning stage and in the future, it is going to asses and will cover all specially-abled persons across the district.

Specially-abled persons from different categories including women and children were provided aids and appliances including hearing aids, smart canes, Misd Kits, walking sticks etc. Besides, providing aids and appliances they were also given training for the use of these appliances.

While concluding the program, Turab said the program was conducted successfully with the support of the Administration, Anganwadi workers and media.