Port Blair, Dec. 3: Together with rest of the country, ‘International Day of Disabled Persons’ was observed today by Directorate of Social Welfare in coordination with NGO PANKH at Divyang Home, Abhyudaya Complex, Ferrargunj. Smti Smitha R, IAS, Secretary (Social Welfare) was the chief guest on the occasion. In her address, she expressed her happiness for organizing such a colourful programme befitting the occasion. She also interacted with the inmates of Old Age Home and Children Home.

The cultural and musical programme was organized by Smti Komal Anand, Founder President (PANKH). Prizes and gifts were presented to the inmates of Divyang Home.  Earlier, Shri AK Biswas, In-charge Abhyudaya Complex, Ferrargunj welcomed the gathering. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Smt. Ramya Bibi, PO.