Advisor, Wangpang Konyak with DC Mon and officials from ALIMCO of India during the distribution of Aids and Appliances for PwDs held at Mon.
Mon, November 8 (MExN): The Social Welfare Department organized a distribution camp for aids and appliances for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Mon District, held at the Mon Town Council Hall. Advisor for Social Welfare, Wangpang Konyak, was present at the event, where he commended the collaborative efforts of the Deputy Commissioner and the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) in hosting the program.
In his address, Konyak expressed appreciation for the initiative, emphasizing that the aids and appliances would enhance the quality of life for PwD beneficiaries. He reiterated the state government’s commitment to inclusive development, noting that accessibility features like lifts and ramps are now standard in office buildings to ensure PwDs are not left behind. He also highlighted a 4% job reservation for PwDs in government sectors and encouraged beneficiaries to use the aids responsibly to maximize their benefits.
Deputy Commissioner of Mon, Ajit Kumar Verma, IAS, welcomed attendees and explained that the distribution marked the final phase of the program, following an assessment camp held months earlier in partnership with ALIMCO. He thanked the District Administration, Disability Welfare Office, Block Level Officers, PwDs Association, and medical staff for their collective efforts in the camp’s success.
Representatives from ALIMCO, including Kduplanki Bang (Prosthetist and Orthotist) and Penica Nula (Audiologist), spoke at the event. Bang provided an overview of ALIMCO’s work and informed beneficiaries that the PMDK office at Civil Hospital Dimapur would offer additional aids to those who missed the assessment camp, contingent on proper documentation.
Konyak Union President Tingtok Konyak, Disability Association President M Wanhshok Konyak, Disability Specialist Dr Ngampa Sangme, and District Welfare Officer Mon Atong Yanlem also shared brief remarks, expressing solidarity and support for PwDs in the region. The event was chaired by CMO Mon, Supongmenla Walling, and concluded with a vote of thanks by SDO (C) Mon, Ajit Kumar, IAS.
