On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Minister for School Education Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi distributed welfare assistance to 292 beneficiaries at a cost of ₹67.14 lakh in Tiruchi on Sunday.
Around 50 beneficiaries were provided with tricycles at a cost of ₹4.52 lakh, hearing aids for 50 beneficiaries at a cost of ₹1.39 lakh, battery-operated wheelchairs at ₹19.08 lakh for 18 persons, 100 persons received motor-fitted sewing machines for ₹6.84 lakh, and eight gram gold coins for 74 persons at a cost of ₹35.31 lakh were distributed.
Mr. Poyyamozhi handed over certificates of appreciation to organisations that employed persons with disabilities and the non-governmental organisations for their service towards such persons. Prizes were distributed to students with disabilities who participated in various competitions held as part of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebrations.
Collector M. Pradeep Kumar and District Differently Abled Welfare Officer S. Chandramohan were present.
Published - December 03, 2023 08:37 pm IST
