LAHDC launched “Kunsnyom scheme” for differently abled persons
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18th Feb, 2022
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Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh has launched the Kunsnyoms scheme for differently-abled persons.
About the schemes
- Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh has launched the Kunsnyoms scheme for differently-abled persons.
- Kunsnyoms = Equal for All, Fair for All and aims inclusive and accessible Ladakh.
- Launching the new scheme, LAHDC Leh Chief Executive Councillor and Chairman and his executive councillors have handed over 28 tri scooters, battery-run wheelchairs, walking aids and other aids required for the special needs of the individuals.
- Under this, Leh Hill council is providing assistive devices, technologies to needy people at 90 percent subsidy.
- After becoming Union Territory, financially empowered with sufficient allocations of budget, the Hill Councils in Ladakh are utilising the funds for welfare schemes.
