Badhtey Kadam 2012 concludes at MG Marg

GANGTOK, 03 Dec: The flagging-in ceremony of Badhtey Kadam 2012 campaign on this year’s theme “Cultural and Social Integration of Persons with Disabilities” was held today here infront of Tourism Department at MG Marg.
The programme, coinciding with the World Disability Day which also falls today, was organized by Social Justice, Empowerment & Welfare Department and District Collectorates in collaboration with Spastics Society of Sikkim [SSS]. Mayor, KN Topgay was present as the chief guest on the occasion.
The campaign was earlier flagged off by the Mayor on 27 November from MG Marg. An SSS team led by Ram Prasad toured all four districts to create awareness on disabilities in urban and rural areas in the districts.
In his address, the Mayor stressed upon the importance of awareness in empowering the disabled and to ensure their rights and happiness. He further stressed that it is the duty of every individual to look after them by ensuring their rights and by providing them equal opportunity.
“Everyone should work for them not just on paper but from the heart,” said Mr Topgay. He also assured to provide all possible help and support from his side for the welfare of the differently abled.
In his welcome address, SSS general secretary, Dr BP Dhakal briefly spoke on the theme of the Badhte Kadam 2012 campaign. He informed that during the campaigning, the team created awareness on rights, acts and programmes related to the differently abled among other issues.
SSS In-charge, Ram Prasad also gave the report of the campaign in all four districts. Likewise, SSS students presented the Badhte Kadam anthem and students of the Hearing Impaired School, Sichey presented songs on the occasion.
The programme ended with the vote of thanks by SSS treasurer, CP Dhakal.