The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment is investing Rs 100 crore in infrastructure projects to empower persons with disabilities.
The projects include rehabilitation centers. The initiative showcases the government’s commitment to citizen well-being.
The ministry inaugurated the following facilities:
- The SVNIRTAR, Cuttack facility, spanning 4563 square meters, offers comprehensive vocational training to persons with disabilities. The facility offers vocational training in LED repair, beauty therapy, mobile hardware repair, and soft skills courses.
- Two hostels in CRC Patna & Guwahati to provide accommodation and support for disabled students pursuing education and training
- In addition to newly constructed buildings, enhanced infrastructure for rehabilitation and support services at the composite regional centers in Rajnandgaon, Davanagere, and Gorakhpur.
- NIEPID, in partnership with The Hans Foundation, has laid the foundation stone for a Hydrotherapy Unit to revolutionize therapeutic interventions for disabled individuals.: The proposed hydrotherapy pool, one of the largest with advanced equipment, is exclusively for persons with disabilities, measuring 682 square meters and providing temperature-controlled interventions.
Dr. Virendra Kuma, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, launched the projects to promote diversity. He reiterated the government’s commitment to empower persons with disabilities. He also emphasized the importance of inclusivity and a society where every individual can thrive.
Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, DEPwD also emphasized the government’s comprehensive approach to disability empowerment, including facility expansion and private-sector partnerships for enhanced training and education opportunities.