Efforts for PWDs: Certificates and financial assistance provided

Deputy Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement Dr. Thant Zaw Lwin attended a ceremony for presenting disability registration certificates and financial assistance held at Thiri Yadanar Hall in Nyaunglebin Township of Bago Region.

In his opening remarks, the Deputy Minister stated that the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement will provide disability registration certificates and financial assistance of 30,000 kyats per person to a total of 1,155 persons with disabilities from Nyaunglebin and Daik-U townships.

He noted that in striving toward an "All-Inclusive Society," efforts must align with the "Leave No One Behind" principle without excluding persons with disabilities. He added that not only persons with disabilities and disability organizations, but also the general public must work together to foster a "Caring Society" that respects the capabilities and dignity of every individual without discrimination between persons with and without disabilities, and supports one another.

Following his remarks, the Deputy Minister personally presented disability registration certificates and financial assistance to representatives of persons with disabilities from Nyaunglebin and Daik-U townships.