In a landmark move towards social inclusion, the Sanquelim Municipal Corporation has decided to provide work opportunities to special children, bringing them into the mainstream of society. The initiative, launched under the leadership of Mayor Siddhi Prabhu during the Navratri festival, will see one special child employed in the municipality every year for a period of one year.
To formalize this decision, the corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Keshav Seva Sadhana, a school for special children based in Vathadeo Sarvan. The school will recommend a student each year, who will be given employment in the municipal office along with a monthly stipend of ₹10,000 to ₹12,000.
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Mayor Siddhi Prabhu emphasized that the initiative aims to ensure every section of society gets equal opportunities. “Teachers and staff work hard for the development of special children. To help bring them forward in society, the Sakai Municipal Corporation has taken this step. We hope other municipalities, panchayats, and private establishments in Goa will also provide similar opportunities,” she said.
The first beneficiary of this programme will be Kritika Naik from Nhaveli Sakai, who will soon be employed at the municipality.
