Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria inaugurates Dark Room Lab for children with special needs
The governor provided a financial support of Rs 20 lakh to the project through the Punjab Child Welfare Council for autistic and intellectually disabled children.
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Kataria said the real progress of the nation lies in improving the lives of children with special needs. He expressed confidence that the Dark Room Lab would help calm hyperactivity and aggression, thereby creating a better learning environment for such students.
The governor urged the citizens, NGOs and social workers to extend full support to the Punjab Child Welfare Council, which has been working for the children's welfare since 1962.
Appreciating the efforts of the council, deputy commissioner Dr Preeti Yadav and Vaani School teachers, Kataria said if the hidden talents of such children were nurtured, they could become valuable contributors to society.
He also praised the Punjab govt's campaign against drugs, reminding that Punjabis had always made sacrifices, whether in the freedom struggle or as the nation's food providers. They must now unite to eliminate the drug menace, said the governor.
He urged all to imbibe the spirit of sacrifice shown by the younger Sahibzadas, Baba Zorawar Singh and Baba Fateh Singh.
Earlier, health minister Dr Balbir Singh welcomed the governor and said the Punjab govt was committed to ensuring that children with special needs flourish at par with society. Referring to Thomas Edison, he said every child possessed unique abilities. "Such children are the special flowers of Rangla Punjab, and the govt is determined to recognise and promote their talent," said Dr Balbir Singh, while assuring support for the growth of Vaani School.
Secretary, Punjab Child Welfare Council, Pritam Sandhu shared the details of the council's initiatives.
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