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Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Principal District Judge announces medical examination for Divyang children at home
In a move to help Divyang (physically challenged) children who have severe motor disabilities to get their disability certificates, their medical examinations will henceforth be conducted at their homes. Justice Mahendra K Mahajan, principal district and sessions judge, Pune, made this announcement while speaking at the special camp for distribution of Unique Disability Identity Card (UDID) organized by the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) on Sunday. He asked parents of such children to contact the DLSA for the same. Judge Sonal Patil, secretary of DLSA Pune, while speaking to The Indian Express, said the camp was organized to distribute UDID to children from aged 18 and below. 'Some parents contacted us and said they are unable to get their children as they are severely challenged for movement. Honorable Principal and Sessions Judge then asked us to ensure such children are medically checked at their home,' she said. Judge Patil said earlier doctors who conducted the tests had said the existing legal network does not allow them to go to the homes of the children for any such check-up. Patil also asked parents of such children to conduct the DLSA for conducting such tests at home. She even confirmed that the vehicle and team would be sent, even if there is one such child who requires medical examination. UDID is the identification card given to Divyangs, which allows them to access government facilities. Before the card is issued, a thorough physical examination is done by the district civil surgeon who is stationed at the Aundh District Hospital in Pune. Check-ups are done at government hospitals where the tests are carried out. Patil said they will arrange for the team and ensure the tests are conducted on time. The camp saw more than 100 Divyang being checked and over 500 people benefiting from the camp.
The Print
08-06-2025
- Business
- The Print
Jaipur Foot maker BMVSS invited to UN to showcase work on disability welfare
The statement said that the organisation holds a special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. 'Seven years ago the United Nations organized a special meeting of permanent representatives of various member countries to showcase the Jaipur Foot,' it said. According to the statement, BMVSS Founder and Chief Patron D R Mehta and Chairman Satish Mehta will make presentations in two sessions on Tuesday, which will be attended by permanent representatives of various countries and other dignitaries. Jaipur, Jun 8 (PTI) Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), known globally for its 'Jaipur Foot' and rehabilitation for persons with disabilities has been invited to the United Nations headquarters in New York to present its initiatives for disability welfare, a statement issued here said. The organisation has held 114 special camps in various countries in recent years in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and rehabilitated more than 50,000 disabled persons from 44 countries. The United Nations has specially invited BMVSS to discuss various issues related to the disabled (Divyangs) as it has worked extensively in India and abroad, the statement added. Last year, former President of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis had specially visited the BMVSS centre to know the manufacturing process of Jaipur Foot. PTI AG OZ OZ This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
08-06-2025
- Health
- News18
Jaipur Foot maker BMVSS invited to UN to showcase work on disability welfare
Jaipur, Jun 8 (PTI) Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), known globally for its 'Jaipur Foot' and rehabilitation for persons with disabilities has been invited to the United Nations headquarters in New York to present its initiatives for disability welfare, a statement issued here said. According to the statement, BMVSS Founder and Chief Patron D R Mehta and Chairman Satish Mehta will make presentations in two sessions on Tuesday, which will be attended by permanent representatives of various countries and other dignitaries. The statement said that the organisation holds a special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. 'Seven years ago the United Nations organized a special meeting of permanent representatives of various member countries to showcase the Jaipur Foot," it said. The organisation has held 114 special camps in various countries in recent years in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and rehabilitated more than 50,000 disabled persons from 44 countries. The United Nations has specially invited BMVSS to discuss various issues related to the disabled (Divyangs) as it has worked extensively in India and abroad, the statement added. Last year, former President of the United Nations General Assembly Dennis Francis had specially visited the BMVSS centre to know the manufacturing process of Jaipur Foot. PTI AG OZ OZ
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Goa ahead of other states in welfare of divyangs: CM Sawant
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant (ANI) GOA: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday termed the creation of the Divyang Department in his administration a "major change" in spearheading the welfare of the differently abled in the state. "The Goa government has started a Divyang Department. This is a major change after the International Purple Festival," Sawant told at the concluding ceremony of ADIP Assessment Camp. "Divyang Minister Subhash Faldessai has done excellent work. I thank the department and the minister. We are ahead of other governments when it comes to welfare for the divyangs," the chief minister added. The Goa government organised Assessment Camps across all talukas of the state from May 20 to June 02. These camps aimed to identify eligible Divyangs (PwDs) for free distribution of aid and appliances under the ADIP Scheme as part of Swayampurna Goa 2.0 and Inclusive Goa initiatives. Over 11,800 PwDs across Goa were personally contacted via phone calls informing them about the camp's scheduled date, time and venue. Divyangjans who have 40 per cent disability (UDID Certificate), monthly income below 22,500(with valid income proof), Aadhaar and address proof, no aid received in the last three years (one year for children under 18 for specific items) are eligible for these camps. Locomotor, visual impairment, hearing impairment and intellectual and developmental disabilities were covered in this camp.
