Kot addu: The district administration of Kot Addu called a high-level meeting to implement the demands of visually impaired persons following a successful sit-in protest and subsequent negotiations, officials said. According to the district administration spokesperson, the administration has begun practical steps after peaceful negotiations with visually impaired persons who staged a sit-in to press for their constitutional, legal and basic rights.
The Deputy Commissioner Kot Adu has convened meeting on July 8, 2026, at 11am in the DC Office Committee Room to ensure implementation of the Punjab Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Act 2022 and the demands listed in the charter of demands submitted by the visually impaired community. Assistant Commissioners, the Deputy Director Social Welfare, and CEOs of the Education and Health Authorities have been called to attend, along with HR managers from local sugar and textile mills representing the private sector.
The meeting agenda includes transparent implementation of the three percent employment quota in public and private sectors, provision of accessibility and mobility facilities for visually impaired persons in government and private buildings, a 50 percent fare concession on public transport, the registration process, and the functioning of District Welfare and Rehabilitation Units (DWRUs). Visually impaired persons had staged a sit-in on GT Road outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office on June 29, 2026, demanding jobs and other basic rights. Following successful negotiations with the protesters, the administration formally incorporated their demands into the official agenda. Representatives of the visually impaired community termed the development a positive step toward securing their legitimate rights.