Sukhalu Chishi, SDO (C) and Y Tauhong Ngonyen, District Welfare Officer, Zunheboto along with others during the observation of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025 observed at Zunheboto on December 3. (Morung Photo)
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Zunheboto | December 3
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) was observed at the Deputy Commissioner’s Conference Hall, Zunheboto on December 3, under the theme “Fostering Disability Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress.”
The programme was organised to promote inclusion, create awareness, and highlight the rights and opportunities of persons with disabilities.
Guest speaker Y Tauhong Ngonyen, District Welfare Officer, Zunheboto, said that while the world is progressing day by day, it is progressing without the inclusion of the persons with disabilities.
Ngonyen mentioned the United Nations (UN) law of 1992, giving equal opportunity to everyone so that we can grow together, whether a person is fit and healthy or living with a disability.
He further stated that people who have 40% or more disability can avail free education in both private and government schools. Additionally, he informed that there are reservations for higher studies in government and private institutions.
At the same time, he informed that people with disabilities who are attending school can apply for scholarships through their office, adding that there is pension available for persons with disabilities, urging eligible individuals to apply for it.
Special guest Sukhalu Chishi, SDO (C) encouraged the gathering, stating "be who you are and who you want to be," adding that life decisions are in our own hands.
Vikali Yeptho, a mother whose daughter is living with a disability shared her experience. Yeptho shared that it was very difficult to take care of her child, and added that in the past, “the family even used to lock her inside a room to hide her condition from people.”
However, over time, she realised that this was a mistake before God and understood that her daughter also deserved love, dignity, and opportunities, thereby deciding to enroll her in a school for children with disabilities so that she could learn, grow, and become more independent.
Earlier in the programmme Linoto Awomi, Project Director, Salvatus Christian Society (SCS), chaired the programme and coordinated the proceedings, while invocation was led by Richard, UDA, followed by a welcome address from Tsoinchu Sangtam, EAC HQ.
