JAMMU, JULY 17: The Social Welfare Department today distributed retrofitted scooters to Divyangjan at the district headquarters.
MLAs Gharu Ram Bhagat, Surinder Kumar and Devyani Rana handed over the keys to the beneficiaries at an event held at the DC Office.
A total of 7 scooters were given to eligible beneficiaries from different assembly constituencies of the district.
Additional District Development Commissioner Sher Singh and District Social Welfare Officer Preeti Sharma were also present on the occasion.
The DSWO informed that beneficiaries are selected through a due process. Applications are received by Tehsil Social Welfare Officers. Eligibility includes over 40 percent physical disability and fulfillment of other laid-down criteria.
