Nagaland Free assistive devices distributed at Longkhim, Chare

Distribution of free assistive devices was conducted at Longkhim and Chare by the Department of Social Welfare, Tuensang and Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Tuensang in collaboration with Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) at Town Hall, Longkhim on November 22.
Advisor for IT & Communication, Economics & Statistics, evaluation, H. Sethrongkyu Sangtam graced the occasion as the special guest.
According to DIPR report, the distribution of free assistive devices included- wheel chairs, crutches and hearing aids etc. to persons with disabilities and senior citizens under ADIP and RVY Scheme.
Speaking on the occasion, the Advisor said that distribution of free assistive devices under ADIP and RVY Schemes could reach the neediest persons because of the dedicated and active initiatives officers led by Deputy Commissioner, Chief Medical Officer and District Welfare Officer of Tuensang. He also thanked them for their effort in bringing such development in the new district.
He said that these assistive devices are provided after proper assessment by the doctors which would be helpful for the disabled person. He further informed that those who could not attend and avail today’s distribution can approach CMO Office Tuensang to avail such facility in the future.
While delivering a short speech, DC Tuensang, Lithrongla said that this is the first ever development in achieving the long dreams of the district. She thanked the Advisor, H. Sethrongkyu Sangtam, Department of Social Welfare, Tuensang and CMO Office, Tuensang for their active initiative for bringing development in the district.
The total number of beneficiaries available in the Longkhim Area: under ADIP- 47 beneficiaries and under RVY-366 beneficiaries. While under Chare Area total number of ADIP were 32 beneficiaries and 173 RVY beneficiaries.
Earlier, the Advisor also inaugurated PHSNS Range Hall at Longkhim town.
The program was chaired by social welfare inspector Tuensang, Thsapongcham Sangtam, and the keynote address was delivered by CMO Tuensang, Dr. Imlitemsu Ozukum. LTBL, Dr. C. Longri invoked God’s blessing and the programme culminated with a vote of thanks by DWO, Tuensang, T. Longlang Luckpan.