Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities (DIVYANGJAN) under DEPwDs, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India in collaboration with District Administration, Mon and Youth Action for Social Service (YASS), Mon held the inaugural programme of a three day Diagnostic cum Hearing Aid Fitment Camp (2nd to 4th March 2021) under ADIP Scheme on 2nd March 2021 at District Hospital, Mon. 

            DC Mon, Thavaseelan, IAS expressed appreciated the Central team for coming to the State for the camp which is a follow up of the initiatives taken in 2018-2019. While the previous camps were focused on all categories of PwDs, this camp is specifically targeted for persons with Speech and Hearing disabilities, he said. The DC stated that beneficiaries would be given hearing aids after tests are conducted and urged upon the gathering to spread the word so that others may also benefit from the camp. 

            Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Mon, Dr. Khrielasanuo stated that the camp could be made possible because of the proactive initiative taken by the DC, Mon. She stated that the hospital and its staff were ready to help and support for the success of the camp. 

            Social Welfare Officer, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr. Prosenjit Majumdar stated that the camp was initiated under a central scheme Assistance to Disabled Persons for Purchase/ Fitting of Aids and Appliances (ADIP). To avail the benefits, one needs to submit four documents that are: Aadhaar Card, Disability Certificate, Income Certificate (Free for those with income below Rs.15,000) and two passport photographs, he added. 

            The programme was chaired by EAC Mon (Development) Chubasanen Ozukum. 

                                                                                                (Renbenthung, IA Mon)