PANAJI
Goa Government will launch first-of-its kind comprehensive survey of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) to facilitate the development of inclusive policies and enhance service provisions.
Addressing a press conference on Monday, Minister for Social Welfare Subhash Phal Desai said that for the first time, Goa will carry out a detailed survey with 100+ parameters to identify the exact number and types of disabilities.
Phal Desai said that with the enactment of Right to Disabilities Act 2016, the scope has been widened to include 21 Disabilities. He said that currently state rely on 2011 census data, as per which only seven Disabilities have been identified.
The Minister said that the department has already floated the tender and the survey will commenced after three to four months time.
"The survey is every crucial for inclusive growth and development. We have to frame the welfare policies and take policy decisions to ensure inclusive growth," he said.
The Department for empowerment of person with disabilities urges families of PwD to cooperate, as the data will help improve and allocate welfare schemes effectively.
Desai said thst survey will be conducted across Goa to contact and evaluate the eligible Divyangjanas with 40 % disability to identify the assistive devices/instruments they require.
A series of camps will be conducted in all the talukas in Goa from May 20 to June 2.
The eligibility for availing this facility for the devices and instruments is to have at least 40 % disability and possess UDID (Unique Disability Identity Card) and a valid income proof of earning below Rs 22,500 per month, Adhar card and address proof.
The person should not have received any aid for the past three years, and if received, similar assistive equipment would not be given, provided there is a change in the percentage of disability. The disabilities that are covered are loco motor, visual impairment, hearing impairment and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
