The Central Advisory Board for Disability on Friday appreciated the Chhattisgarh government's effort to save the life of a differently-abled boy Rahul, who was stuck in a borewell for more than 105 hours.
The appreciation was done at a meeting organized by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in New Delhi.
Chhattisgarh Minister for Social Welfare Anila Bhedia took part in the meeting and spoke about setting up District Rehabilitation Centres for differently abled on the lines of District Hospitals.
"A District Rehabilitation Center is a very sensitive and necessary institution for the all-around development of differently abled," she said.
She further added that if the Central government cooperates, the state government will provide free land and resources for this.
The Minister drew the attention of the Board to the issue waiving off loans given to differently-abled affected by Covid-19.
Bhedia informed that more than 100 public buildings have been made barrier-free in the state capital to make public places accessible for the differently-abled. Naya Raipur has been developed barrier-free for the differently abled.
