CM opens new wing of inst for kids with spl needs

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Monday inaugurated the newly constructed wing of the institute for children with special needs at Dhalli in Shimla. The five-storey building includes 32 modern classrooms and residential rooms equipped with modern facilities. It has been built at a cost of Rs 8.28 crore.The chief minister said the institute currently imparts education to 140 children, including 106 with hearing impairment and 34 visually impaired ones. It offers free residential education from Classes 1 to 12. It also imparts vocational training in handicrafts, bakery, computer skills and horticulture to help the students become self-reliant and lead a life of dignity. On the occasion, the CM also said the state govt employees and pensioners of various boards and corporations will get their salaries and pensions on Oct 28 on account of Diwali. TNN

Parents of special children need moral, emotional support

MGLF president M Chandrasekar emphasized the critical need for support groups for parents of children with special needs at a special counseling event in Madurai. The program, organized with REACT and AROGYA Trust, addressed the overlooked moral and emotional support parents require, especially as their children with developmental issues transition into adulthood.

Parents of special children need moral, emotional support

Parents of children with special needs often lack support, highlighted M Chandrasekar of the Madurai Group Living Foundation at a counselling event in Madurai. The program aimed to provide ongoing emotional and moral support for parents caring for special children, emphasizing the need for facilities for adults with developmental issues. Around 60 parents and 12 specialized psychologists participated.

State govt employees to get early salary for Oct

The state government will disburse October salaries and pensions between October 23 and 25, ahead of Diwali and New Year. This early payment follows requests from employee associations. The government made this announcement to accommodate the festive season, ensuring financial readiness for its employees.

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