JAMMU: “Inclusion is the key for prosperity,” the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Monday. He said in the past few years, the government’s efforts were focused on ensuring all members of society participate fully in J&K’s developmental journey and people with special abilities are able to unlock their potential and contribute to greater prosperity and social stability. The Lieutenant Governor was speaking at the 45th Foundation Day of School for the hearing impaired run by J&K Samaj Kalyan Kendra.
The Lieutenant Governor also observed that several forces based abroad and also in India are trying to stop the progress of the country. He said this conspiracy has been hatched by certain elements but no power can stop our march towards developed India.
“India will emerge more powerful defeating the challenges and hurdles created by certain elements. No one can stop our rise,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor, in his address, called for implementing inclusive rehabilitation measures for people with special abilities and ensuring equal opportunities for them in education and employment.
The Lieutenant Governor highlighted the four important aspects for empowerment of people with special abilities. First, identifying their strengths and promoting them, secondly, to create an inclusive environment that helps them in independent thinking and taking independent decisions, thirdly, to provide full support to their decision-making abilities and fourthly, to create a conducive environment for self-learning and self-improvement.
The Lieutenant Governor also paid homage to Dr. R.R. Khajuria, founder of J&K Samaj Kalyan Kendra and commended all the members of the organisation for their selfless service to the society.
He assured every possible support and assistance to J&K Samaj Kalyan Kendra for the smooth functioning of the school. He called upon the corporate houses, business community, and citizens to come forward and contribute to this noble endeavour.
The Lieutenant Governor appreciated the children with special abilities for presenting enthralling performances to mark the occasion.
Shri K.B. Jandial, President, J&K Samaj Kalyan Kendra; Dr. Rakesh Khajuria, Vice President; Shri J.K. Vaidya, General Secretary, and other members of J&K Samaj Kalyan Kendra, special educators and students were present.
Dr Ashok Bhan, Ms Gunjan Rana and Shri Suresh Kumar Sharma – Members of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board; Shri Ramesh Kumar, Divisional Commissioner Jammu; Shri BR Sharma, Chairman, Indian Institute of Public Administration, J&K and senior officers also attended the foundation day ceremony.
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