Kamalghat, July 13 (TIWN): The ICFAI University Tripura has once again exemplarily contributed towards the social cause by smoothly executing a programme of National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) at Kamalghat Campus today. Teaching and Learning materials were distributed among 342 children with Intellectual Disabilities under welfare scheme of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Mr. Sudip Roy Barman formally inaugurated the distribution programme amidst presence of two MLAs and officials of Central and State government departments. While speaking at the function, the Minister said “the children with disabilities are not burden on the society rather they would emerge out as social asset if the society gives a collective nurture to them. Mr. Roy Barman urged upon all sections of people to help such children for proper physical and mental development.

Mr. Roy Barman highly praised ICFAI University Tripura for taking up such noble initiatives for the social welfare. I feel proud to visit such esteemed University for the first time, he commented and said, he did not know that an educational institute could devote its entire infrastructure and manpower for the welfare of children with disabilities.

The minister thanked upon the management and staff of University for exemplary initiatives and hoped ICFAI University Tripura would continue to take lead role in this sector. He also made commitment that State Government would not leave any stone unturned to remove the difficulties of children with physical and mental disabilities. He also inaugurated a Centre for Disabilities at University Campus.

MLAs Dr. Dilip Kumar Das and Mr. Krishnadhan Das, Higher Education Director Mr. Amit Sukla, NE Coordinator of NIEPID Dr. Mousumi Bhaumik and Deputy Disabilities Commissioner Mr. Achintam Kilikdar also spoke at the function and assured all possible help towards welfare of disable children.

Earlier, the Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Biplab Halder in his welcome speech reiterated University’s commitment for welfare of children with disabilities. The Vote of Thanks was conveyed by Registrar Dr. A Ranganath. Later, teaching and learning materials were distributed among 342 children.