SRINAGAR: Ms. Shakuntala D. Gamlin, Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India, met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today.
Ms. Gamlin briefed Governor about the ongoing schemes of the Department for promoting welfare of Persons with Disabilities including imparting skills to them in various trades and ensuring their holistic growth and development.
Governor stressed the need for sustained attention which requires to be devoted to entire disability sector and enabling people with disabilities to gain access for equal opportunity and participate fully in all aspects of life in an inclusive society.