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Palike plans new schemes for disabled

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The New Indian Express                 14.03.2013

Palike plans new schemes for disabled

With the 2011 census report as a base, Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will formulate various schemes for physically-challenged people.

A review meeting was conducted jointly by the BBMP and the State Physically Challenged Directorate on Wednesday.

Sources from the BBMP said that Rajanna, Commissioner of the State Physically Challenged Directorate, urged the Palike to earmark 3 per cent of its revenue for the welfare schemes  meant for physically-challenged people.

Speaking to Express, BBMP Commissioner Siddaiah said they would consider the 2011 census report and arrive at the approximate number of physically-challenged people.

“Keeping this number as a criteria, we will provide two-wheelers designed for the physically-challenged, hearing aids for the deaf, and other facilities covered under the BBMP welfare schemes,” he said. However, he said the latest number in 2013 can be updated.

A release from the BBMP said that they are considering to build ramps and physically-challenged-friendly toilets in BBMP schools, colleges and office buildings.

The BBMP will set up service centres for the physically-challenged and extend financial assistance for mentally-challenged, the release said.