30-04-2025
Guv hails Mizoram society for its service towards special kids
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Aizawl: Mizoram governor Gen VK Singh on Wednesday hailed the
Spastic Society of Mizoram
for its selfless service and enduring commitment to the welfare of
children with special needs
, as he attended the closing event of World Autism Acceptance Month at
Gilead Special School
in the Bawngkawn Brigade area.
Singh acknowledged the society's efforts and praised the Gilead Special School staff for their dedication. "The Lord has chosen you to be the special ones entrusted with extra responsibilities to look after the special ones," he told the parents of differently-abled children.
Reaffirming the govt's
inclusive approach
, Singh said the Prime Minister had championed the use of the term Divyangjan — meaning 'children of God' — instead of 'disabled' to promote dignity and respect for people with special needs. He urged the Spastic Society to broaden its outreach to underserved rural areas.
The programme was chaired by Chhingpuii, chairperson of the Spastic Society, while Prof Margaret Ch Zama, a founding member, shared a brief history of the organisation and vice-chairperson Zokhumi Vankung proposed the vote of thanks.
Founded in 1989, the Spastic Society of Mizoram has been running Gilead Special School since 1990. The school currently serves around 135 specially-abled children, including 30 with autism.
