Says Central Act For Welfare Of Senior Citizen Implemented Post August 2019
Srinagar- The Union Territory administration has provided financial assistance to the tune of Rs 37.15 crore to over 9000 poor girls in Jammu and Kashmir for marriage, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Friday.
Sinha made these remarks while inaugurating free artificial limbs & calipers distribution camp at SKUAST, Jammu to mark birth centenary celebrations of Dr Uttam Chand Shastri, an official spokesperson said Friday.
“Earlier, financial assistance for marriage of poor girls were provided to 100-200 beneficiaries, but we have covered 9309 such beneficiaries in one year with overall financial assistance of Rs 37.15 crore,” Sinha said.
The LG also stated that the administration is making dedicated efforts to bridge the gap between the aspirations of the citizens and the administrative delivery for the development of an inclusive society in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sinha, according to the spokesperson, said that there was no integrated system for physically and mentally challenged people and now Divyangjan in J&K have been brought under the ambit of Pension Scheme.
“For the first time, Jammu and Kashmir has been linked with the National Trust Portal so that they are given all the facilities and rights granted to them by the Central Government,” Sinha said.
“Our objective is to achieve 100% saturation of schemes for Divyangjan, women, senior citizens in the current financial year,” he added.
According to the spokesperson, the LG further said that the social welfare department is implementing a comprehensive plan to reach out to the beneficiaries and a special enrolment campaign was launched.
Sinha, he said, also asserted that with the dedicated efforts, the number of beneficiaries receiving the pension benefits has doubled.
“The Central Government Act for the welfare of the senior citizens which was not applicable in J&K prior to August 2019 has been implemented. Elderline helpline is meeting their needs and geriatric wards have also been started for the care of the elderly in all the district hospitals,” the LG said.
“There has been an increase of 206% in the scholarship to the children of poor families as compared to 2018-19. Till 2018, only 9500 girl children got the benefit of Ladli Beti Scheme. In three years, more than 1 lakh girl children have been linked with this program and Rs 150 crore has been transferred directly into their bank accounts,” he added.
Earlier, the LG, according to the spokesperson appreciated Chudamani Sanskrit Sansthan, Basohli, Shri Kailakh Jyotish avim Vedic Sansthan Trust, Mahavir Seva Sadan and Abha Bagrodia Charitable Trust, Kolkata; SKUAST-Jammu and Central Sanskrit University, Ranbir Campus, Jammu for the remarkable, self-less and noble initiative.
“Aids and assistive devices for empowerment of Divyangjan and bringing them in the mainstream of society have always been one of the topmost priorities of the Government. Such initiatives are fitting tribute to the ideals and values that our society stands for,” Sinha said.
“Selfless efforts to help others in need are the true service of mankind. It is our primary responsibility to mobilize resources for the Divyangjan, create infrastructure and facilities to make them equal partners in the nation’s development journey,” he added.
The spokesperson also quoted LG as saying that enlightened citizens of the society and voluntary organizations must come forward and complement the government’s efforts to provide succour to the sufferings of the people and contribute to accessible India campaign.
“Last year, we decided to distribute a total of 4000 motorized tricycles to provide universal access, accessibility and a dignified life to the specially-abled across the UT. 1000 motorized tricycles were distributed in the first phase in the month of July this year and this has brought a paradigm shift in the lives of those 1000 beneficiaries. The government is committed to reach out to all those seeking assistance,” the LG said.
“Our ancient texts are a beacon of light for humanity. The source of our prosperous present and future is deeply rooted in Sanskrit scriptures. I convey my best wishes to Chudamani Sanskrit Sansthan for social service and promotion of Sanskrit,” he added.
According to the spokesperson, Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Adhokshajanad Dev Tirtji Maharaj, while speaking on the occasion, appreciated the development works carried out by UT Administration, especially for the promotion of Sanskrit.
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