Agartala, Aug 14, 2023, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala Aug 14: Visually impaired children are more like ‘normal’ than they are different. Though they face several challenges from birth, it is important that their individual talents and abilities be kept more in their mind than their disabilities, said Minister for FOOD, Public Relations and Consumer Affairs, Sushanta Choudhury.

Minister Sushanta Choudhury on Monday handed over education materials among the divyang students of different homes amidst a program held at IEPVD- Girls, Narsingarh organized under the initiatives of Employees of Food, Civil Supplies and CA Department.

Addressing the program, Choudhury said, “Success comes slowly and this can be achieved only through hard work, dedication and concentration. Compared to other children in the society, the path of life of physically retarded children is more difficult. But it must be remembered that they are not lacking behind by any means”.

“The present government is working towards overall welfare of the students living at various homes across the state”, he said.

The minister further urged the teachers and mentors at the homes to be more caring towards the children at the homes and ensure that they do not face any difficulties.

Praising the Employees of Food, Civil Supplies and CA Department organization for taking up the noble initiative, Sushanta said, “All capable individuals must come forward with such noble initiatives and service towards humanity”.

The Food minister also exchanged views with the students of the home.

Along with other guests, he handed over food items and other educational materials including guitar, music system, school bags and various study materials to the students.

Nirmal Adhikari, Director of Food and Consumer Affairs Department, Additional Director Animesh Debbarma, Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Mohanpur, Subhash Dutta and others were present on the occasion.