Divyang sports corner to come up in every district: CM

Chandigarh, December 3

On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, CM Manohar Lal Khattar has announced to set up a Divyang Sports Corner in one stadium in every district.

He also announced to construct a new building of Government Blind School, Panipat and to provide Braille printers to blind officers.

The Chief Minister made the announcements while laying the foundation stone of a Divyang Care Home in Ambala through video conferencing today. He also launched the website of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment and portal to apply online for Divyang Award, developed especially for persons with disabilities.

The CM said for the care of the mentally challenged, a Divyang Care Home would be constructed in Ambala on five acres of land. In this home, adequate arrangement of clothes, food and proper care for 100 persons with disabilities would be ensured. —TNS

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