NAHARLAGUN, Mar 21: World Down Syndrome day, the first ever such event to be hosted in the state was observed by the Arunachal Pradesh Parents Association for Disabled (APPAD) at Toko Rehabilitation Centre, Naharlagun, to sensitize the people about Down’s Syndrome and other issues related to people living with disabilities.

General Secretary (APPAD), Simal Ranje, while addressing the parents and guardians present, stressed on the need for more awareness for their better handling and knowledge about schemes provided by national and state flagship programmes. 

As per census, there are more than 2 lakh disabled persons in Arunachal Pradesh alone of which 1.5 lakhs are below the age of 5 years.

Further, the APPAD has appeal to state government for implementation of national level disabled programme in toto for betterment of Divyangjans. It has also resolved to hold a press conference to sensitize people on issues related to Divyangjans.

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