Counseling & Sensitization for Divyangjans by SW Deptt.

Port Blair, April 1: In view of the prevailing pandemic situation due to the outbreak and rapid spread of COVID-19, the following measures have been taken by Social Welfare Department  to give focused attention for the  protection and safety of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) during this period:-

• Counselling to Divyangjan on 24x7 basis shall be provided by Department of Social Welfare through Phone Numbers: 9434264646 & 9933238164.

• Nodal Officer (Disabilities) with number 9933296612 shall attend to queries of Divyangjan on 24x7 basis.

• Director, Social Welfare being the State Commissioner Disabilities, shall be the State Nodal authority in respect of Divyangjan

• 20 Sign Language Interpreters with Education Department shall sensitize the speech and hearing impaired Divyangjan about all information related to COVID-19, services being offered by A&N Administration and the precautions needed.    

•Health Department will ensure priority in treatment to Divyangjan

•Employees with blindness and other severe disabilities may be exempted from essential services work during the period as they can easily catch infection.