Thu Dec 05 19:00:00 UTC 2024: ## International Day of Persons with Disabilities Marked by Support and Empowerment in Akhnoor
**Akhnoor, December 3 (HS):** The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was observed in Akhnoor with various programs aimed at supporting and empowering people with disabilities. Organized by the All J&K Disable Welfare Trust, led by President Sushil Sharma and Chairman Sham Lal, the event featured MLA and former minister Sham Lal Sharma as chief guest and MLA Mohan Lal as a special guest.
Activities included a free Ayush medical camp organized by the SDH Akhnoor under the supervision of BMO Akhnoor, Mohammed Salim, and the distribution of winter clothes to 200 disabled individuals by Dharm Jagran, led by Dev Raj Sharma. Prominent attendees included representatives from various disability organizations and government officials.
The All J&K Disable Welfare Trust submitted a memorandum to the chief guest and special guest outlining key demands, including increased monthly pensions, reservation in promotions, establishment of social welfare offices in newly opened tehsils, political reservation, and educational allowances for disabled students. The event underscored the need for collective efforts to address the challenges faced by people with disabilities and ensure their participation in society.
**(Note: The subsequent news snippets about the Chief Secretary’s visit, the Deputy Chief Minister’s hospital visit, the LG’s condolences, and the Indian Army’s youth engagement program in Rajouri are unrelated to the Akhnoor event and have been omitted from this summary as requested.)**
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