Mumbai, 06 Aug (HS): “The dream of a developed Bharat will be

fulfilled with the development of the People with Disabilities (Divyangjan).

The nation is moving towards its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047,”

said Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan.

Radhakrishnan was

speaking during a prize distribution function for the national swimming

championship for the disabled 2025, at Mumbai University on Wednesday. He said

a rehabilitation and development centre and a sports arena for the mentally

challenged should be developed at all the districts in Maharashtra. More than

40 competitions were organised in the national competition, which is an

indication of the dedication, service, and concentration of the organisers and

the participants. Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government made several

facilities available for the disabled, including increasing their categories

based on type of disabilities, Radhakrishnan said. The reservation for the

disabled was also increased in education and other government services. A

separate department for their welfare was also formed, he added.

Minister for Divyangjan

Welfare Atul Save, President of Special

Olympic India Dr Mallika Nadda, Special Olympic India’s Maharashtra Unit

President Dr Megha Somayya, General Secretary Dr Bhagwan Talware, athlete Karan

Naik, Murtuja Wardawala, and others were present.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar