Port Blair, Dec 04: Composite Regional Centre, in collaboration with Hope Foundation and Ration Rasheed Foundation, organized a plethora of activities in honour of World Disability Day on 4th December 2023. The event aimed to entertain the Divyagjans of the centre and presenting their abilities and celebrate their accomplishments. The event took place in the centre’s premises, where children with disabilities, their parents, and the centre’s staff actively participated.
The programme was enlightened with the presence of The Chief Guest Mr. Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, A&N-Administration, The Guest of Honour Mrs. Dr. Pragya Sharma, Director, ANIIMS, Port Blair, South Andaman and the Special Guest Mr., K Murugan Managing Director Andaman & Nicobar State Cooperative Bank Ltd.
The event commenced with the lighting the lamp ceremony at the premises of the Composite Regional Centre by the special dignitaries. The celebration began with the warm welcome speech by Mrs. Sumithamol S., Director, CRC-A&N Islands.
Mr. Dr. Nitin Shakya, Director, Directorate of Social Welfare, A&N-Administration, addressing the importance of inclusivity and providing equal opportunities for children with disabilities. He expressed his happiness for attending such a wonderful event and spare some time with the special children’s and also encourages the work of Volunteer Organization (Hope & Ration Rasheed Foundation) for supporting the event and makes the event a grand success.
Mrs. Dr. Pragya Sharma, Director, ANIIMS, Port Blair, South Andaman has showed his gratitude for attending such a wonderful event and appreciated the programme and activities carried out at CRC also she promised that she will support for any type of programme organised for the benefit of Divyangjans in forth coming Days.
Mr., K Murugan Managing Director Andaman & Nicobar State Cooperative Bank Ltd. have appreciated the confidence and the zeal of the Divyangjan children’s and also encourage the work of CRC staff for organising such a heart-warming event also expressed his heart full happiness for successfully conducting the Excursion tour at wandoor Beach organised on 01st December 2023 for the Divyangjan of CRC-A&N Islands. Also he promised to provide 03 computers for the up-liftment and betterment of the Divyangjan of CRC-A&N Islands.
Mr. A K Biswas, Probation Officer, Nodal Officer Disability, Directorate of Social Welfare explains about the inception journey of VRC to become CRC- A& N Islands and also express the happiness for witnessing these type of wonderful programme and appreciated the staff of CRC-A&N Islands.
Various events were planned for the children’s entertainment and engagement, the Music Dept. of ANCOL College, entertains the children with their flawless songs and dance programme. The staff and volunteer’s students from ANCOL College assisted the children throughout the activities, ensuring their safety and enjoyment. The parents of the children also actively participated in the event, enjoying the festivities alongside their kids.
As a token of gratitude CRC- A&N Islands provided momentous along with a certificate of appreciation to Mr. Diwakar Moorthy, Operational Head AKT Entertainments for sponsoring free movie show to the Divyangjan Children of CRC-A&N Islands, Mr. T. Deepak, Head Sai Institute for organising Nukkar Natak under Swachha Bharat Abhiyaan, Mr. Dr. P.K Mohammed Nawaz, HOD, Music Dept. ANCOL College for organising singing and dancing programme for the event. And also provide momentous along with a certificate of appreciation to HOPE Foundation & Rationa Rasheed Foundation for sponsoring delightful box of snacks and gifts to the divyangjan children of CRC-A&N Islands
Overall, the World Disability Day celebration at the Composite Regional Centre was a grand success. It not only brought joy to the children but also created awareness about the abilities and talents of children with disabilities. The centre’s commitment to inclusivity and providing a nurturing environment for these children was evident throughout the event. It was truly an event filled with laughter, happiness, and a celebration of the incredible potential in every child.
Finally, Mr.T.Y Abid, Lecturer Physiotherapy proposed the vote of thanks to all the dignitaries and the gathering.
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