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Time of India
30-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Telangana deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka emphasises link between environment and community development at inclusive plantation drive
HYDERABAD: 'Caring for the environment and promoting inclusive community development must go hand in hand,' said Telangana deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka at a tree plantation drive held at the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) in Secunderabad on Tuesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The initiative, titled Qaabil Kadam, was organised by Ismaili CIVIC in collaboration with the Aga Khan Social Welfare Board for India and NIEPID, and brought together around 110 participants, including persons with intellectual disabilities, caregivers, volunteers, and community members. As part of Ismaili CIVIC's global Roots for Change campaign, 175 saplings were planted across the NIEPID campus. Secunderabad Cantonment MLA N. Ganesh also took part in the event. 'This event reminds us that every individual, regardless of ability, can contribute meaningfully to society,' said Nazil Dhamani, honorary secretary, Ismaili Council for Southern India. 'It's a step towards inclusion through simple but impactful action,' he added. Following the plantation drive, a cultural program featured performances by differently abled persons in music, dance, and theatre. Organisers said the event aimed to promote environmental awareness while encouraging participation from all sections of society.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Special screening of 'Sitare Zameen Par' for 700 kids with disabilities in Secunderabad
To foster inclusion and inspire students with learning difficulties, a special screening of 'Sitare Zameen Par' was held for over 700 students in Secunderabad. HYDERABAD: In an effort to promote inclusion among children with learning difficulties, a screening of the film Sitare Zameen Par was organised for over 700 students at Tivoli Cinema, Secunderabad on Thursday. This was organised by National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID), Young Indians- a Confederation of Indian Industry initiative - and the Round Table India Foundation. Ganesh Sheregar, the NIEPID School's principal, said the film was chosen because of its positive portrayal of children overcoming obstacles. "When students see characters like themselves on screen, they begin to think, 'If they can do it, why can't I?" he added. While the department of Adult Independent Living at NIEPID has trained and placed over 18,000 students in the past three years, Ganesh said only 100-200 of them have managed to keep jobs long term. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad Young Indian' accessibility chair, Ashiesh Kumar Sonthalia, said the screening aimed to allow students with disabilities to visualise their capabilities and feel motivated. .
