Jammu, 03 December: International
Day of person with Disabilities was today celebrated at Auditorium Women
College Gandhi Nagar Jammu by organising series of events on the day on United
Nations Theme2013“Break Barriers, Open Doors: to
realize an
inclusive Society for all.“
The
Event was organised jointly by Nirvana academy A regd. Cultural Club &
Disabled Care Foundation in collaboration with NSS Unit of Government College
for Women Gandhi Nagar and was supported by the Bharti Infratel, Little
millennium Play way school & mindscapes Education & Environmental
Trust.
The
programme was chaired by Shantumanu Sinha, IAS Divisional commissioner
The
event was inaugurated with lighting of lamp followed by welcome address by Dr
Kiran Bakshi principal of the college who highlighted the importance of the
day.
A
colourful multitalented programmes on cultural Bonanza was presented by the
disabled students of various schools along with Mohd. Farooq from Poonch a
young talented singer enthralled the audience and lauded by all.
The
series of the events was divided into two parts. In first session an inter
college symposium was organised on the topic Social/Media Responsibilities, Legal Remedies
& Political will “ in Bringing National Trust Act 1999 in Jammu &
Kashmir” The aim of organising symposium was to make people of the state aware
about Importance of the National Trust act 1999 (for Welfare of Persons
with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple Disabilities)
which is not implemented in the state of Jammu & Kashmir even after passing
of 14 years. Prof. Neelu Gupta HOD Department History, Sohail Kazmi Senior
Journalist, Ashutosh Bajaj Business Head Bharti Infratel and Akhila Sharma an
Educationatist were in the jury member. Sanam Khan of GCW Gandhi nagar bagged
first prize in symposium competition while Neha Rana of GCW Gandhi nagar won 2nd prize and Waheed Anjum Qureshi of 
Umesh
Sharma chairperson Disabled Care foundation while speaking on the occasion stressed
upon the bringing on NTA 1999 as early as possible highlighting the various
benefits and importance of such Act for such special children. prominent among
others who spoke on the occasion include Hitesh Badyal President Nirvana
academy, Ashutosh from Bharti Infratel, Mrs Akhila Magotra, Inderjeet Khajuria
Chairman J & K Kalyan Samaj Kendra.
In
the afternoon session A fund raising ghazal Concert “ Diva Bale Sari Raat “ A
Tribute to Jagjit Singh was organised in aid of J& K Samaj Kalyan
Kendra ((A Higher Secondary School for Impaired handicapped) DAD Donate a desk.
The tribute was paid by Darmesh Nargotra the noted Ghazal singer of national
eminence. Vikas Naagar on lead guitar, Joginder on tabla, Chetan on Violin,
Shiva on dholak and Arush on guitar accompanied the ghazal maestro Dharmesh
Nargotra. Hundreds of students, member of civil society, facility members and
people from all walks of society witnessed this mega tribute leaving them
spellbound. Programme was Coordinated by Prof. Shrutika Rajput and M Ashq Malik
NSS programme officer. The vote of thanks was presented by Dr. Ashq Malik of
GCW, Gandhi nagar on the occasion. Sherish Javed and Ashwinder Kour anchored
the programme.
The
3rd December is International Day
of People with Disability (IDPwD), a dedicated day to place a greater
emphasis on the abilities and achievements of people living with disability.
This year we celebrate the 21stanniversary of International Day of
Persons with disability. The overarching UN theme for IDPwD in 2013 is: Break barriers and open doors: to realise an
inclusive society for all.
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