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Govt to amend ‘Disability Act’ to improve life of differently abled

Fri, 07/20/2012 - 16:18 -- admin

Government will bring an amendment in the Disability act in the coming budget session of Parliament to improve the lot of the differently abled. A draft of the amendment is ready with the social justice ministry. This was disclosed by the social justice Minister Mr. Mukul Wasnik at function in New Delhi to commemorate the 201 birth anniversary of Louis Braille.

The day is being observed through out the world as Braille day. The minister said that the procedure of giving grant to NGO's working for the betterment of blind is being simplified.

The function organized by the All India Federation of Blind paid glowing tributes Louis Braille for his monumental contribution in improving the lot of Visually impaired people.

The minister presented awards to young blind men and women for their excellent performance in their respective fields.

Month of Issue: 
January
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2 010
Source: 
http://www.newsonair.com/news.asp?cat=national&id=NN2285
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New Delhi
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