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Hans India
14-07-2025
- Health
- Hans India
UP's Badaun to get wheelchair distribution centre for disabled tomorrow
New Delhi: To empower the disabled and senior citizens, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment B.L. Verma will inaugurate on Tuesday the 75th Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) at the Government Medical College, Badaun, in Uttar Pradesh. Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra is an initiative aimed at providing integrated services under one roof — including assessment, evaluation, counselling, distribution, and post-distribution care — for eligible Divyangjan and elderly beneficiaries. The newly-established PMDK at Badaun will provide assistive aids and appliances under the ADIP (Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/fitting of Aids and Appliances) Scheme for Divyangjan and the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana (RVY) for senior citizens, said a statement. Devices such as tricycles, wheelchairs, hearing aids, walkers, artificial limbs, and mobility support accessories will be offered free of cost to eligible beneficiaries, it said. With the launch of this centre, the total number of operational PMDKs across India will reach 75, and the initiative has already benefited over 1.40 lakh individuals with assistive devices worth more than Rs 179.15 lakh. Verma will open the facility in the presence of senior officials from the Ministry, representatives of ALIMCO (Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India), District Administration, and other dignitaries. This Badaun centre is expected to significantly reduce the travel and logistical challenges faced by local beneficiaries, offering them accessible, dignified, and timely services at the regional level. The event signifies the government's strong commitment towards 'Accessible India, Empowered India' and its vision of inclusive development through last-mile service delivery. In April, MoS Verma co-chaired a two-day National Review Conference for domain experts and stakeholders to assess key social justice and welfare initiatives. The main agenda of discussion at the Chintan Shivir in Dehradun was the vision and mission of the Ministry, centered around human dignity, rights-based support, and equal opportunity. The event fostered convergence, improved coordination between the Centre and States, for effective and inclusive delivery of government services at the grassroots level.
Hans India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Om Birla inaugurates Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra in Kota, distributes aids to beneficiaries
Kota (Rajasthan): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK) in Rajasthan's Kota, and distributed assistive equipment to differently abled individuals. A sense of joy and hope was evident among the beneficiaries as they received the equipment tailored to their needs. Many expressed newfound confidence and a sense of independence. In his remarks at the event, Birla said: "The launch of Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra in Kota will greatly support people with disabilities. It will boost their confidence and help them become self-reliant. They no longer need to depend on others. These assistive devices will ease their mobility and improve their quality of life." The PMDK initiative is led by ALIMCO (Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India), a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It aims to provide assistive devices to senior citizens and people with disabilities at affordable rates. Around 100 such centres are expected to be established across the country by June. Currently, 45 PMDKs are operational in various states and Union Territories. IANS spoke to some of the recipients. Surendra said: "I feel like I've been reborn. Earlier, we faced many challenges and felt helpless, but now I believe I can do anything." Zakir Hussain said: "We are getting a lot of benefits from this. Earlier, we faced many hurdles, but now things have become easier." Another recipient expressed gratitude, saying: "Thanks to PM Modi and Om Birla. Earlier, travel was difficult, but now with this electric scooter, we won't face any more problems." Beneficiary Rajesh added: "Now we can travel independently without being a burden. I thank the government for this support.' The PMDK is a dedicated initiative aimed at empowering persons with disabilities, particularly those with visual impairments. This centre serves as a crucial resource for enhancing the quality of life and opportunities for the Divyangjans. It focuses on providing comprehensive rehabilitation services to visually impaired individuals, enabling them to gain independence and self-sufficiency. The centre is equipped with advanced technologies, including prosthetics, orthotics, and Braille appliances, to assist individuals in their daily lives and enhance their mobility. The PMDK emphasises skill development through various training programmes, ensuring that beneficiaries acquire vocational skills that can lead to employment and self-employment. By fostering community involvement, the PMDK aims to raise awareness about the capabilities of persons with disabilities and promote inclusivity.
