Ganai and Pervez Dewan were appointed as Advisors by Governor N N Vohra yesterday.
While interacting with the Secretary Rural Development Department (RDD), Ganai issued directions for prioritising sectors which need special attention, so that the benefit of various flagship schemes reaches the targeted populace and they are also fast-paced.
Ganai, while interacting with the Social Welfare Department Secretary, discussed various issues related to the department and also the necessary amendments to be made in the Disabilities Act.
The provision of providing assistive aid for these persons, including the provision of scooters in place of tricycles and establishment of CRC at Jammu was also discussed.
The provision of setting up schools for specially-abled children and providing medical aid, treatment in government hospitals and private nursing homes besides providing employment to specially-abled persons in rural areas was also discussed.