Belthangadi: “Differently-abled people are not cursed. They are blessed with talents. We have to recognize and encourage such talents said Pushpawati R Shetty, president of Ujire village panchayat here on Monday, March 29.
She was speaking at the Bright India Maddadka Equipment Distribution Program for differently-abled held at the premises of Layila Jagruti Soudha.
Walker and wheelchair were distributed to the beneficiaries of 7 taluks in the program.
Savitri, Village panchayat member of Kadirudiyavara, Joseph, rural rehabilitation activist of Indabettu Panchayat, and Sisupala Poovani, treasurer of the Bright India Maddadka, were also present. The program was held under the guidance of Vivek V Pais, Regional Director, SDM de-addiction Center.