KP Announces Relief for Persons With Disabilities

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Social Welfare Adviser, Malik Liaqat Ali Khan, announced relief measures for persons with disabilities on Friday. The government is taking practical steps to address accessibility issues in government departments, hospitals, educational institutions, and public transport. No fee will be charged for OPD slips at hospitals for persons with disabilities.

Special seats and a 50% fare concession will be provided in public transport. A rehabilitation center in Shangla has been activated. At a special open court in Shangla, many persons with disabilities presented their concerns, including lack of schools for children with disabilities, difficulties obtaining certain cards, and absence of proper facilities in public institutions.

The government has also promised to implement a 2% job quota for persons with disabilities and prioritize accessibility improvements. The Social Welfare Department plans to conduct a special campaign to gather data on the district's disabled population. A Child Protection Unit established with UNICEF's support at the Social Welfare Office in Shangla was officially inaugurated during the event.