Demokratic Front, Chandigarh, 03 October :
Redressal Cell of Differently Abled Students’ of the Post Graduate Government College, Sector-46, Chandigarh organised an Awareness Lecture and UDID Camp in association with the Social Welfare Department, Chandigarh. Principal of the college, Dr Abha Sudarshan welcomed the guests with her warm words. She talked about the significance of the schemes of the Social Welfare Department. Ms. Jyoti, Convenor of the cell, briefed the audience about the Social Welfare Department before inviting the speaker. Mr. Hitesh Chaudhary from the Department of Social Welfare, Chandigarh shared the information regarding the provision of various services like registration of PwD under Unique Disability ID (UDID) project, form filling for disability/old age/widow pension, loan schemes run by the corporations. Madam Ritu, also from the Department of social welfare, provided information about the scholarships given to the students from the category of scheduled castes. Lecture was attended by a large number of students and faculty. This Camp was fruitful as two PwD (Person with Disability) students applied for the UDID card during the camp. Dr. Rajesh Chander, Assistant Professor, Department of History, concluded the session by proposing the vote of thanks. Vice Principal, Dr.Baljit Singh also graced the occasion.
