KP Announces Relief for Persons With Disabilities
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Adviser for Social Welfare, Ushr, Zakat and Women Development Malik Liaqat Ali Khan remarked on Friday that the provincial administration is taking practical steps to address the challenges faced by persons with disabilities.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Adviser for Social Welfare, Ushr, Zakat and Women Development Malik Liaqat Ali Khan remarked on Friday that the provincial administration is taking practical steps to address the challenges faced by persons with disabilities.
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- During the visit, the Child Protection Unit established with UNICEF's backing at the Social Welfare Office in Shangla was additionally formally inaugurated.
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- Malik Liaqat Ali Khan issued instructions for the immediate resolution of a number of matters and noted others would be addressed on a priority basis.
- The Social Welfare Department additionally unveiled a special campaign to collect comprehensive data on persons with disabilities in the district.
He remarked the administration is working to ensure basic facilities for persons with disabilities in administration departments, hospitals, educational institutions and public transport.
He confirmed that no fee will be charged to persons with disabilities for OPD slips at hospitals. He additionally stated special seats will be reserved for them in public transport and a 50% fare concession will be provided. Furthermore, he confirmed the activation of a rehabilitation centre in Shangla. KP Govt to Regulate Illegal Housing Schemes.
Notably, the adviser created the remarks while addressing a special open court organized by the Social Welfare Department in Shangla to hear the complaints of persons with disabilities.
Plenty of persons with disabilities attended the event and directly presented their matters to the adviser and the district administration. They highlighted challenges including the lack of schools for children with disabilities, difficulties in obtaining Himmat Cards, Sahara Cards and Ehsaas Cards, and the absence of proper facilities in administration offices and hospitals.
Participants additionally demanded implementation of the 2% job quota for persons with disabilities and improved accessibility in public institutions.
Malik Liaqat Ali Khan issued instructions for the immediate resolution of a number of matters and noted others would be addressed on a priority basis. He directed authorities to ensure that persons with disabilities do not face difficulties in accessing administration services. KP Introduces Real-Time Flood Warning System.
For context, the Social Welfare Department additionally unveiled a special campaign to collect comprehensive data on persons with disabilities in the district.
During the visit, the Child Protection Unit established with UNICEF's backing at the Social Welfare Office in Shangla was additionally formally inaugurated. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.
Taken together, the developments around KP Announces Relief for Persons With Disabilities point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.
