The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today attended a Samajik Adhikarita Shivir for distribution of aids and assistive devices in Varanasi.
The distributed material included sewing machines, Braille kits, hearing aids, smart canes, and other smart devices. The beneficiaries included differently abled persons and widows.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Narendra Modi recalled his speech even before taking oath of office as Prime Minister, where he had mentioned that his Government would be devoted to the service of the poor and downtrodden. He said the Union Government has taken a series of steps in this direction.
He said this camp in Varanasi is just one of about 1800 such camps that have been held across the country since his Government came to power. This number, he asserted, was far greater than the comparable number in the case of previous governments. He said these camps had eliminated middlemen from the activity of distribution of aids and assistive devices.The Prime Minister said that he has been the target of personal attacks, because middlemen are being eliminated and governance is being tightened. He said these personal attacks will not deter him from his path, which is the service of the poor and weaker sections of society.
The Prime Minister spoke at length about replacing the word “viklang” with “divyang” in everyday usage, to describe differently-abled people. He said the focus should not be on disabilities, but on the extra-ordinary abilities that differently abled people are blessed with.
The Prime Minister spoke of his Government’s Sugamya Bharat campaign to provide easy accessibility to differently-abled people.
He complimented the Railways for the launch of the Mahamana Express with modern passenger amenities, which he flagged-off on the occasion.
The Prime Minister spoke about the bus accident involving some people who were coming to attend this event. He said Ministers and officers had rushed to the hospital, and the injured would be well taken care of. He also met some of the people with minor injuries, who had made it to the function nevertheless.
Some 'Divyang' sisters & brothers were to join us but the bus had an accident. Govt. will make arrangements for treatment: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
Lord Loomba and his wife have done a lot of work for widows and to ensure that they can lead a good life: PM @narendramodi in Varanasi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
A few days ago PM @AbeShinzo came here to Kashi: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/vbG9VG4Eqq
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
At a recent speech, PM @AbeShinzo spoke about Kashi, Maa Ganga & his thoughts during the Aarti. His words will make every Indian proud: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
I thank PM @AbeShinzo for the kind words he said- on Kashi and on the Ganga: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/vbG9VFN31Q
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
I said on Day 1 that our Government will always be there for the poor and for those who have faced struggles in life: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
We are constantly thinking about how development will reach the poor and how the lives of the poor will be transformed: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
ADIP scheme devices distributed by PM @narendramodi at Varanasi - Laptops, Tablets, TLM kits, Braille Kits, Smart Phone with magnifier (1/3)
— Disability Affairs (@socialpwds) January 22, 2016
ADIP scheme devices distributed by PM @narendramodi at Varanasi - Hearing Aid, Smart Cane for visually impaired, daisy player (2/3)
— Disability Affairs (@socialpwds) January 22, 2016
ADIP scheme devices distributed by PM @narendramodi at Varanasi - Motorized tricycle, rough terrain wheelchair, rough rider wheelchair (3/3)
— Disability Affairs (@socialpwds) January 22, 2016
ADL kits for leprosy cured persons, Training certificate to NHFDC beneficiary, E-card of Niramaya Health Insurance Scheme distributed by PM
— Disability Affairs (@socialpwds) January 22, 2016
The result of such camps is that middlemen will get eliminated. And with middlemen getting eliminated, some people are getting worried: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
When I say let us use the word 'Divyang' it is about a change in mindset: PM @narendramodi in Varanasi https://t.co/tS7vbUR3iN
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
Let us not think about what is lacking in a person, let us see what is the extra ordinary quality a person is blessed with: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
I met a 'Divyang' child called Rahul here. I was amazed at how he operated the computer: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
As a society, we have to ensure that together we have to care for all those who are 'Divyang': PM @narendramodi in Varanasi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
I recall so many touching experiences when I was CM, when I interacted with the 'Divyang' sisters and brothers: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
While people are sympathetic, things are lacking when it comes to facilities be it in trains, buses etc: PM @narendramodi in Varanasi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
We will do everything possible, where rules and systems have to be changed, we will change them: PM @narendramodi on @MSJE_AIC initiative
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 22, 2016
