Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr Virendra Kumar soon after taking over the office convened a meeting to review the progress of various schemes and strategise on key departmental initiatives for the next 100 days.
During the meeting, Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Rajesh Aggarwal, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the department’s initiatives, according to an official statement.
This was followed by a detailed discussion on the modernisation efforts of the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO).
Heads of various organisations, including the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD), the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), National Institutes (NIs) and the National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC), presented their significant achievements.
The participants engaged in thorough deliberations on strategic direction and action plans aimed at enhancing the department’s outreach and efficiency. The modernization of ALIMCO is expected to revolutionize the provision of aids and assistive devices for persons with disabilities.
The achievements of CCPD, RCI, NIs and NDFDC highlight the department’s dedication to inclusive growth and empowerment.
Dr Kumar underscored the importance of these initiatives in fostering an inclusive and equitable society.
“The Government’s focus is on creating a robust framework that supports the empowerment and inclusion of all sections of society. The modernisation of ALIMCO and the achievements of our various bodies are testaments to our dedication towards this goal,” he said.
