Institute of Helping the Disabled’ organised its 19th annual festival here on Friday with former Indian Ambassador Absar Beuria attending the event as the chief guest.
Beuria opined that disabled persons are not completely incapable and development of their inherent skills is possible.
Attending as guest of honour, NTPC General Manager (HR) MSD Bhattamishra told how disabled persons can get themselves established in society, while Padma Bhushan awardee Ramakanta Rath underscored the need for a change in society’s mindset towards the handicap.
The meeting was presided over by Pradyumna Mishra in the presence of institute’s secretary Bhagirathi Panda and Mahesh Prasad.