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344 aids distributed to 201 differently-abled persons in Kodagu

344 aids distributed to 201 differently-abled persons in Kodagu

The Hindu08-07-2025
MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar on Tuesday distributed assistive devices to the differently-abled in Madikeri, under the Socially Oriented Civil Scheme of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
Distributing the aids at the Red Cross Bhavan, the MP said that 344 assistive devices worth ₹20 lakh were distributed to 201 differently-abled beneficiaries in the district.
Speaking on the occasion, the MP said everyone is dependent in life in one way or the other. The differently-abled should be provided with more opportunities, and the government should distribute necessary assistive devices.
Mr. Wadiyar said the differently-abled have also played a role in nation-building, and the government is providing several benefits so that they live like any other citizen. 'For building a strong and ideal society, everyone's contribution is essential. We must extend as much support as possible to the differently-abled in building a responsible society,' he added.
Emphasising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India, he said everyone's role is crucial for comprehensive and holistic development under Viksit Bharat. Everyone must contribute towards nation-building, he added.
Speaking on the occasion, former Speaker K.G. Bopaiah said the Central government has implemented many schemes to help the differently-abled lead dignified and self-reliant lives. 'By 2047, India must become a developed nation. In this regard, efforts are being made to ensure that the benefits of various programmes reach the last person in society, including the differently-abled,' he added.
Tipanna Sirasagi, Deputy Director, Department of Women and Child Development, said disability is not a curse; it should be overcome. Government facilities should be utilised to take up self-employment and live self-reliantly, he said.
Ravindra Rai, president of the Red Cross Society, said the organisation is providing several facilities to the differently-abled and recently distributed raincoats to 25 persons. He urged the MP to support the construction of the top floor of the Red Cross building.
District Officer for Differently-abled Welfare Vimal informed that assistive devices were being distributed across taluks due to rain.
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