World Disability Day in Mangan

The Human Resource Development Department’s North District office observed the World Disability Day on 03 December at the HRDD Conference Hall in Mangan, North Sikkim. Ravindra Kumar, Additional District Magistrate, was present as the chief guest accompanied by DB Biswakarma who is serving as a Physiotherapist at the North District Hospital present as the guest resource person.

Mr. Biswakarma underlined the importance of the day and gave examples of differently abled people who have set examples in the society with their contributions. He is himself 100% visually impaired. Mr. Biswakarma, in his address, stressed on educating all children [including the differently-abled] together, under the same roof. (from an official press release)