Chandigarh, July 14-
In a significant decision, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has ordered the formation of a dedicated Disability Cell for the welfare of persons with the disabilities.
Divulging the details, the Chief Minister said that the formation of dedicated cell was a long pending demand of this strata of society. He said that the persons with disability had to face a lot of difficulties for availing the benefits of the several government schemes/ programs meant for their well being. Similarly, Bhagwant Mann said that most of the time they had to run pillar to post for getting their work done.
The Chief Minister said that this dedicated cell will be a single window platform for the persons with Disabilities to avail the benefits of these schemes. Likewise, he said that of persons with disability can lodge their complaints and give their suggestions to make the functioning of this cell more efficient. Bhagwant Mann said that this initiative will enable this section of the society to live their lives with dignity and pride.
Reiterating firm commitment of his government to ensure welfare of all the sections of society, the Chief Minister said that several historic initiatives have been taken in this regard. He said that in the coming days too his government will ensure that benefits of all the welfare schemes reach the needy and underprivileged sections in a time bound and result oriented manner. Bhagwant Mann said that the state government is working tirelessly to ensure the progress of the state and prosperity of its people.
