Minister for FOOD, Public Relations, and Consumer Affairs, Sushanta Choudhury, emphasized the need to view visually challenged children as more “normal” than different. He underlined that despite the challenges they face from birth, their individual talents and abilities should take precedence over their disabilities. Minister Choudhury made these remarks during a program organized at IEPVD-Girls, Narsingarh, where education materials were distributed to divyang (physically challenged) students from different homes.
The initiative was driven by the efforts of Employees of the Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department, highlighting their commitment to fostering inclusivity and empowerment for visually challenged students.
Minister Choudhury encouraged the students, stating that success is achieved through diligence, dedication, and focus. He acknowledged that the journey for physically challenged children is tougher compared to their peers, yet they should never be considered lacking in any aspect. He affirmed the state government’s commitment to the holistic well-being of students in various homes across the region.
The minister also called upon the teachers and mentors in these homes to provide compassionate care to the children and ensure they encounter no undue hardships.
Commending the Employees of the Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department for their noble initiative, Minister Choudhury urged capable individuals to step forward and engage in similar initiatives that serve humanity.
The program saw a meaningful exchange of ideas between the minister and the students. Besides words of encouragement, the minister and other guests provided the students with essential items, including food, musical instruments like a guitar and a music system, school bags, and study materials.
Notable attendees at the event included Nirmal Adhikari, Director of the Food and Consumer Affairs Department, Additional Director Animesh Debbarma, Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Mohanpur, Subhash Dutta, and others.
The event underscored the importance of recognizing and nurturing the talents of visually challenged children, reinforcing the principle that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, have valuable contributions to make to society.
