RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh has been adjudged the best state in promoting empowerment of persons with disabilities by the Union ministry of social justice and empowerment. This award is being considered as the first best state award for Chhattisgarh. The National award will be given by the President of India on December 3, on the occasion of International Day of persons with disabilities at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.Secretary Sonmoni Borah informed "The award, part of the National award for the empowerment of persons with disabilities-2017 was announced through an official press release on Monday. Now by nominating this it has proven that Chhattisgarh has become the one of the pioneering state in taking varies measures aimed at the welfare of disabled. Now state government has also set in motion a dialogue for formulating a policy for the differently-abled in the state".Regarding the key works for specially abled people by the department Borah said "works like; Swayam skill development and punarvas program , Award programs for district toppers of 10th and 12th standards, Endowment (protsahan rashi) for Divyangjan studying in higher education , Reimbursement of mess / rent for Divyangjan, Cash awards for civil service aspirants and the most important one of the first states to work on Divyangjan adhiniyam 2016".Borah urged "Besides that some rules have already ready for specially abled are ;DBT, Unique ID online process for certification , Mega camps for distribution of assistive devices, Doubles Scholarship money for Sports, Accessible websites which is in key position in India, Best work of Divyangjan commissioner court, Accessible city work for Raipur starts, Braille press at Raipur, Bilaspur, Divyangjan college in Raipur, Building a friendly atmosphere for sports and other activities for Divyangjan".Secretary Sonamani Bora added that "it is a proud moment for Chhattisgarh that we have nominated for such a prestigious National award. This is the result of the efforts of the people and honour for the devotees of Chhattisgarh who have the power to stand on their feet after the toils and challenges. While staying in the department, the Chief Minister, the department Minister and the Chief Secretary got a lot of support and guidance, the collector's participation is also remained, the department's director and the officer's staff given a lot of support. By the team work we could achieve this stage, and the result of which has been Chhattisgarh, nominated for the National Award today.The national award for persons with disabilities has been instituted to focus attention on difficulties faced by people with disabilities.

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