PANJIM: Stating that the government is in process to carry out fresh survey of persons with disabilities (PwD) in the State, Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant appealed to the elected representatives to identify these persons in their areas.
He was speaking at Samajik Adhikarita Shivir, distribution of aids and assistive devices to person with disabilities (Divyangjan) under the ADIP scheme organised by Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India, Kanpur in association with District Administration, North Goa and Department of Social Welfare at Ravindra Bhavan, Sanquelim.
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The CM highlighted various schemes available for senior citizens in the State and added that the State government is giving standard education through 22 special schools.
He said B.Ed training facility is available in the State for such students.
The Chief Minister said, “The Minimum interest loan facility will be made available soon for PwD and the government is also thinking to start hostel for these persons in the State.”
