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.