Tiruchi has bagged the national award for outstanding performance in providing rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities.
The district was adjudged one of the six best districts in the country in providing rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities. The award was conferred by President Pranab Mukherjee during the presentation of National Awards for Empowerment of Persons With Disabilities, 2016 in New Delhi last month, a press release said. The district was only one in the south zone to bag the award.
During 2015-16, 20547 persons with disabilities were screened through special mobile camps and benefits were issued through a single point. The camps were conducted in all blocks facilitating delivery of services to persons with disabilities closer to their places of residence.
During the year, 3,541 persons with disabilities were given assistive devices and aids. Loans to the tune of ₹83.81 lakhs were disbursed through various schemes. Sanction orders were issued for monthly assistance/ pension scheme to 2,518 persons through the special camps. Besides, 2,432 persons with disabilities were enrolled as member of the State Welfare Board. All eligible persons with disabilities were receiving monthly assistance.
