Sri Vijaya Puram, July 19:The National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID), Secunderabad, under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, organized a Cross Disability Early Intervention Training Programme for 100 Anganwadi Workers in tandem with Composite Regional Centre (CRC), Andaman & Nicobar Islands and in association with Directorate of Social Welfare, A & N Administration under NIEPMD, Chennai, at the Conference Hall, Directorate of Industries, Middle Point, Sri Vijaya Puram.
The inaugural session was graced by Shri. Ravinder Kumar, Director, Social Welfare, A&N Administration, as the chief guest. Dr. Ambady K.G.,Lecturer in Special Education, NIEPID, Secunderabad, and Smti. Uma Devi, CDPO, ICDS Project South Zone, extended valuable support in coordinating the programme and mobilizing Anganwadi Workers, contributing significantly to the successful conduct of the training programme. The technical sessions were conducted by Shri. Hrushikesh Deshpande, Rehabilitation Therapist, NIEPID, Secunderabad.
In his inaugural address, Shri. Ravinder Kumar underscored the vital role of Anganwadi Workers in identifying developmental concerns at an early stage and facilitating timely referral and intervention.
Welcoming the gathering, Smti. Sumithamol, Director, CRC, A&N Islands, highlighted the importance of early identification and intervention in ensuring better developmental outcomes for children. The technical session was conducted by Shri. Hrushikesh Deshpande.
