The Department of Women and Child Development (WCD), in collaboration with the Department of Social Justice, Empowerment, and Tribal Affairs (SJETA) and the Education Department, celebrated World Disability Day in Bomdila.
Welcoming the participants, R.T. Deru, Deputy Director of WCD, Bomdila, highlighted the significance of celebrating World Disability Day to promote awareness and inclusivity.
Attending the event as the chief guest, the Deputy Commissioner of West Kameng, Akriti Sagar (IAS), lauded the departments for organizing the occasion and conducting various sports and literary activities to encourage and motivate students with special abilities.
“It is a misconception to label them as disabled; instead, they possess unique abilities,” she emphasized.
Sagar also felicitated the winners from West Kameng who had participated in state and national events of para games.
Referring to the “Accessible India Campaign,” she urged everyone to provide feedback to ensure further improvements.
She informed attendees that a Braille lab has been installed in the District Hospital, Bomdila, to help individuals with low vision overcome learning barriers.
L.D. Komu, Deputy Director of School Education (DDSE), Bomdila, also addressed the gathering, encouraging students by stating, “Disability is not a curse; rather, it is a challenge we must accept positively.”
Citing the example of Stephen Hawking, he appealed to students to draw inspiration from accomplished individuals with special abilities.
The event also featured sports activities, and the winners were recognized and awarded prizes.
Heads of departments, resource persons, teachers, students and public attended the programme.
