Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 11: BJP State spokesperson, Balbir Ram Rattan, said that every section of the society has something to gain with the abrogation of Article 370 from the State.
During his interaction with the Chairman, All J&K Disabled Welfare Association, Sushil Kumar Sharma, Balbir Ram was informed that future of Disabled Persons (DPs) under new Jammu Kashmir Union Territory will be safe now as more benefits for thousands of people of this class will be available after the abrogation of controversial Article which is indeed good for them.
Balbir Ram said that he has been frequently meeting the persons with physical disabilities and it is widely discussed among them that under the new dispensation the total number of different categories under Disabled Class will go up from seven to 21, which exists in other states and UTs except Jammu and Kashmir. Moreover, these people will get pension at par with other states and the reservation for them in services will also go up from 3 to 4 percent, the DPs expect so, said Balbir.
He advised all the DPs to get Unique Disability ID (UDI) for themselves so that each one of them can avail the benefit of every welfare scheme launched for them.
Balbir Ram said that the people of the State have whole heartedly appreciated the historic development of removal of Article 370 as it is going to benefit every region, faith and class in the State. This has happened because of the firm resolve of the BJP for complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of the country and the mission has been achieved after 70 years.
Meanwhile, Sushil Kumar Sharma urged upon the BJP to take up the issue of notification for adoption and implementation of persons with Disability Act (PWD) 2016 as the Governor himself had announced to implement it in the year 2018.
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