Union Minister distributes assistive devices worth ₹1.10 crore to persons with disabilities
Union Minister Bhupathiraju Srinivas Varma distributed assistive devices worth ₹1.10 crore to 365 persons with disabilities in West Godavari. The initiative was funded by the Steel Authority of India Limited through its corporate social responsibility program.
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It showcases the role of state-owned enterprises in funding social welfare and disability support programs.
Union Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries Bhupathiraju Srinivas Varma on Tuesday distributed 530 assistive devices, including tricycles and hearing aids, worth ₹1.10 crore to 365 persons with disabilities from the Narsapuram parliamentary constituency at Palakollu in West Godavari district.
Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu and West Godavari District Collector Chadalavada Nagarani were present.
Mr. Srinivas Varma said the Steel Authority of India Limited had allocated ₹1.8 crore under its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative for the distribution of the devices.
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