An Integrated Mobile Service Delivery Van was unveiled at Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh by Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment. On the occasion, around 5300 Aid and Assistive devices were distributed to 1944 Divyangjan and Senior Citizens.
In his address, the Minister informed that 709 Railway stations, 8442 Buses and 698 websites have been covered under Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan. He informed that Rs.9.73 crore have been released to make 31 Government buildings in Madhya Pradesh accessible under the Accessible India campaign.
A Camp for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ was undertaken, under the ADIP Scheme, and to Senior citizens under ‘Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana’ (RVY Scheme) of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The camp was organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) in association with ALIMCO and the District Administration.
The Integrated Mobile Service Delivery Van’ was developed by the ALIMCO to provide “After-Sale Service” and undertake an awareness campaign on the use of Aids and Assistive devices, etc.
