Central government's Vikalangjan Vikas Nigam will be renamed as Divyangjan Vikas Nigam. This was informed by Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thawarchand Gehlot at Ujjain on Saturday. Gehlot was inaugurating regional centre-cum-training centre constructed by Union Divyangjan Empowerment Department. State's Social Justice and Rural Development Minister Gopal Bhargava and School Education Minister Paras Jain were present on the occasion.
Gehlot said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, effective schemes are being implemented in the country for disabled persons. Over 1850 camps have been held for disabled persons in the country where equipments as per specific needs have been distributed to disabled persons. Divyangjan regional centre-cum-training centre at Ujjain will impart training to 2500 disabled persons in 3 trades. A sum of Rs. 3500 each will be spent as maintenance allowance and stipends to every disabled trainee.
Gopal Bhargava described service to disabled persons as the true worship of God. He called for efforts to bring disabled persons to mainstream. He also referred to Sparsh Abhiyan of the state government to identify disabled persons and provide them benefits under various government schemes. He informed that during this campaign, over 6 lakh disabled persons have been identified and provided treatment and facilities under various government schemes.
Production of equipment for disabled persons at Ujjain from January 2018
From January 2018, equipments for disabled persons will be produced. Its Bhumi Poojan was performed at village Manpura near Ujjain was made by Union Minister Gehlot.