BAHAWALPUR:The Punjab government on Sunday distributed electric scooters and wheelchairs among persons with disabilities under a provincial welfare initiative, aiming to improve their mobility and promote independent living.
According to an official press release,the Social Welfare Department Bahawalpur organized a ceremony at Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi Hospital,where Member of the Provincial Assembly(MPA),Saadia Bilal distributed the mobility aids among the beneficiaries.
The ceremony was attended by PML-N Lawyers Wing Senior Vice President(VP),Muhammad Bilal Malik Advocate,Divisional Director Social Welfare Sehr Siddiqua,Deputy Director Social Welfare Muhammad Uzair, officials of the department and representatives of other relevant departments.
Speaking at the event, Saadia Bilal said the Punjab government had prioritised the welfare of persons with disabilities and was providing various facilities to improve their quality of life.
She said the provision of electric scooters and wheelchairs would facilitate mobility,encourage independent living and help enhance the confidence and dignity of persons with disabilities.
She added that the Social Welfare Department was taking practical measures to improve their living conditions and enable them to play an active and productive role in society.