Vocational Centre Opened
The Government was offering a lot of concessions to people with disabilities, Jasmine, District Disability Rehabilitation Officer, said here recently. Inaugurating a vocational and recreational resource centre for people with disabilities set up by Saradhambal Educational and Charitable Trust, she said the concessions were also for their family members. Ms.Jasmine stressed the role played by NGOs in extending help to people with disabilities. She urged the public too to extend support.L.Sivasami, Deputy Director of Employment and Training, Employment Exchange, said people with disabilities should be given opportunities to utilise their potential. Swami Dayananda Saraswati of Anaikatti Ashram, said the ashram would provide Yoga and meditation services to the new institution. The centre will collect database about disability in Anaikatti. It will offer vocational training, placements and recreational facilities. Meetings will be arranged on a weekly basis to showcase their skills. A marriage bureau will also be started for the benefit of people with disabilities.
