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Time of India
08-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Census to identify persons with disabilities launched in Coimbatore district
Coimbatore: TN RIGHTS project, under the department of welfare for differently-abled persons, has launched a social registry enrolment (SRE) census to identify persons with disabilities (PwD) in Coimbatore. Under the initiative, data of persons with disabilities will be collected across all blocks, town panchayats, municipalities, and within the Coimbatore corporation limits in the district. Workers will visit every household to identify PwDs. P Sundareswaran, project officer for TN RIGHTS in Coimbatore district, said the survey began on June 2 and will continue till the end of August. "A total of 180 community rehabilitation workers are involved in the survey. They will visit every household and enter the details into a mobile application. During the survey, the workers will collect information, including socio-economic status, the kind of support the individual currently receives, any additional support is needed, and their expectations. After the survey, the data will be shared with the state govt," he said. "We have categorized disabilities into 21 types. The national average of persons with disabilities in the total population is 2.27%, whereas in Tamil Nadu, it is estimated to be 1.77%. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar Undo However, we suspect the actual percentage could be higher," he added. District differently-abled welfare officer Chandramohan said that after the eradication of polio, there is a growing number of people with intellectual disabilities, mental illness, and autism. "We don't have a comprehensive data on persons with intellectual disabilities. That's why we are now focusing on data collection. Without accurate data, we cannot plan appropriate schemes or provide proper rehabilitation services," he said. "The main aim of this survey is to determine how many people require rehabilitation. For those with mild disabilities, if proper rehabilitation is provided, there is an 80% chance of complete recovery. Without timely intervention, the condition can progress from mild to moderate and eventually become severe," he added.
New Indian Express
03-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
TN RIGHTS census to identify disabled begins in Erode, seven other districts
COIMBATORE: The TN RIGHTS project, functioning under the Department of Welfare for Differently-Abled Persons, has launched a Social Registry Enrollment (SRE) census to identify persons with disabilities (PWD) in eight additional districts, including Coimbatore, Erode and Salem in the western region. The state is implementing the TN RIGHTS project, supported by World Bank funds, to strengthen the differently-abled department's ability to promote inclusion, accessibility, and opportunities for people with disabilities. The focus of the project is to enhance social protection systems for them. As part of these efforts, the department is conducting area-wise SRE census to assist the government in improving the management of services for beneficiaries, and the drive was launched on Monday. This initiative is designed to collect data on disabled people across all blocks, town panchayats, municipalities and Coimbatore corporation. Volunteers will visit every household to identify PWDs. P Sundareswaran, project officer for TN RIGHTS in Coimbatore district, said they have appointed 200 volunteers who will meet targeted individuals in 20 blocks, with 12 blocks located in rural areas and 4 blocks covering corporation and municipality limits.
