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Indian Express
a day ago
- 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.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
JEPC to hold camps for differently abled kids
1 2 3 Ranchi: The Jharkhand Education Project Council would screen divyang (disabled) children and hold distribution camps of aids and appliances for them under the 'Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase - Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (ADIP-SSA)' scheme. The initiative will be carried out in two phases. In the first phase, screening and assessment camps will be held between July 3 and September 19. In the second phase, distribution of the assistive materials will take place from December 2025 to February 2026. Districts and blocks have been directed to identify and mobilise all disabled children up to 12 years of age, who require assistive devices. State project director Shashi Ranjan said, "District and block-level personnel will be responsible for compiling the data and ensuring eligible children attend the camp." Children attending the camps are required to bring specific documents including a recent passport-size photograph, a photocopy of their disability certificate, UDID card or registration number, Aadhaar card (of the child or their parent/guardian), and an income certificate. In cases where the income certificate is unavailable, it may be obtained from the village mukhia.
India Today
17-06-2025
- India Today
Protests in Imphal after mentally-challenged man killed over theft claims
Widespread protests erupted in Manipur's Imphal West district after police confirmed the brutal killing of Chesam Abdul Kadir, a 34-year-old man with mental disabilities who had gone missing last week. His decomposed body was exhumed from a riverbank on Tuesday, triggering public outrage and demands for had been missing since June 11 and was reportedly assaulted on suspicion of theft before being handed over to members of Arambai Tenggol, a Meitei family strongly denied the theft allegation, stating that Kadir was intellectually challenged and registered with both the Government of India's Unique Disability ID (UDID) and the Manipur Social Welfare Department, which had certified him as 65% mentally disabled. "He barely spoke to anyone except our parents. He couldn't even speak clearly," said Mohd Farooq Chesam, the deceased's cousin. "On the night of June 10, he left home. CCTV footage later showed him crossing Paobitek Mayai Leikai late that night. We later learned he was assaulted about 3 km away and handed over to Arambai Tenggol Unit-23. That man was Abdul Kadir."A missing person report was filed at Wangoi Police Station on June 11. The family was informed of his death only on June 17, when police notified them about a body buried near the Nambul River. The body was exhumed in the presence of an executive magistrate, forensic experts, and family want justice. How can a mentally disabled man accused of theft be killed and buried like this?' Farooq the discovery, a Joint Action Committee (JAC) was formed over the matter. JAC members and local residents held meetings and resolved not to accept the body until all accused are arrested. They announced that protests would continue until justice is have confirmed the arrest of nine individuals so far in connection with the case, including several members of Arambai Tenggol. Authorities said a criminal investigation is ongoing and promised strict legal action against those enforcement officials have urged the public to avoid spreading unverified information and to maintain peace as the investigation Watch
Hans India
07-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
"Assistive Devices Worth ₹21.27 Lakhs Distributed to 93 Differently-Abled Persons in Gadwal".
Gadwal: District Collector B.M. Santhosh emphasized that differently-abled individuals should fully utilize the welfare schemes provided by the Central and State Governments. He stated that inclusive development and empowerment of every individual with disabilities is a key priority of the government. On Friday, a distribution event was held at the IDOC meeting hall under the aegis of the Department of Women, Child, Senior Citizens, and Differently-Abled Welfare, in collaboration with the Central Government. As part of the initiative, 114 high-tech assistive devices worth ₹21.27 lakhs were distributed to 93 eligible beneficiaries from the district through the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO). The devices were handed over by Gadwal MLA Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy and District Collector Santhosh. Speaking on the occasion, the Collector said that the government is always ready to listen to and address the issues faced by differently-abled citizens. He recalled that a special camp was held on September 28 in Gattu mandal, where eligible beneficiaries were identified, and the required assistive aids were prepared and now provided. The initiative was carried out with the support of ALIMCO, a Government of India enterprise. He also highlighted various ongoing welfare programs for persons with disabilities (PwDs), such as: ₹4,000 monthly pension 4% reservation in government jobs Financial subsidies UDID cards for nationwide access to facilities He urged all differently-abled individuals to avail themselves of these schemes confidently and move forward with self-reliance. The distributed equipment included: 28 standard tricycles 35 battery-operated tricycles 7 wheelchairs 8 walking sticks 4 crutches 16 BTE (Behind-The-Ear) digital hearing aids with zinc-air batteries 12 TLM kits 2 accessible canes (Sugamya Canes) 2 smartphones equipped with screen readers MLA Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy, speaking at the event, reiterated the commitment of both the Central and State Governments to the welfare of the differently-abled. He acknowledged ALIMCO's role in supplying the much-needed equipment and assured continued efforts to provide more opportunities and support in the future. The program was attended by Additional Collectors Lakshmi Narayana and Narsinga Rao, District Welfare Officer Sunanda, ALIMCO representative Sunita Das, and several beneficiaries along with their families. This initiative reflects the government's inclusive approach toward social welfare and its commitment to ensuring dignity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Caregiver support scheme likely for those with benchmark disabilities
New Delhi: To help persons with benchmark disabilities having serious mobility issues, Delhi govt is working on a proposal to provide them with financial assistance to avail themselves of the services of caregivers. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Delhi social welfare minister Ravindra Indraj Singh told TOI that his department was working on a scheme and would soon bring a proposal before the council of ministers for its approval. "The project was discussed in the cabinet once. We will finalise the proposal soon and place it before the council of ministers again for approval," Singh said. The minister added the kin of persons with a benchmark disability of 80% or more would be provided with financial assistance, benefitting nearly 1,000 families. The department will soon conduct a survey on the number of people who will get the aid. Though the exact amount of the aid was yet to be finalised, the minister said, it could be around Rs 5,000. Delhi govt currently provides a monthly pension of Rs 2,500 to the disabled, but this amount is often too little for people from disadvantaged sections. Persons with benchmark disabilities are those who have not less than 40% of a specified disability, as per the disability certificate or the UDID card. There are 21 disabilities categorised, including locomotor disability, intellectual disability, mental illness, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, among others.
