“Sugamya Yatra” awareness rally flagged off

CHITRADURGA

Additional Deputy Commissioner BT Kumaraswamy flagged off the “Sugamya Yatra” awareness rally organized to promote the empowerment of the disabled by flagging off the event on Wednesday at Onake Obavva Circle near the city’s Deputy Commissioner’s office.

Equal opportunities for all, Sugamya Yatra is our right, let's walk together towards a smooth future, let's build a smooth society, let's pave the way for the rule of persons with disabilities, Sugamya Yatra, a comfortable life, let's walk on the path of smoothness, with equal facilities for all, we are moving towards a barrier-free society, a path without obstacles, the pulse of a smooth life, Sugamya Yatra, a step towards equality, a journey without barriers for anyone. This is our goal, holding awareness placards and shouting slogans, the public was made aware of the "Sugamya Yatra". 

District Disabled Welfare Officer J Vaishali said that an awareness programme is being implemented in collaboration with rural, urban, multi-purpose rehabilitation workers working under the department, Health and Family Welfare Department, School Education Department, Women and Child Development Department and various departments, voluntary organizations to collect information about whether parks, markets, tourist sites and public toilets have a barrier-free environment and basic facilities for the benefit of persons with disabilities or the steps that can be taken to convert them into disability-friendly ones through social audit through the yes to access application, she said.

Deputy Director of the Women and Child Development Department Bharathi R Bankar, Women and Child Development Officer Pavithra, District Health Officer Dr GP Renuprasad, Taluk Health Officer Dr BV Girish, and rural, urban and multi-purpose rehabilitation workers.

District Disabled Welfare Officer J Vaishali said that all government offices, public buildings, banks, libraries, Anganwadi centres, schools and colleges, and entertainment venues in the district have been made accessible.