Rotary empowers differently-abled at Chandrapur

RC Smart City Chandrapur, RID 3030, organised a one-day Divyang Melawa, an event for differently-
abled women. It was inaugurated by renowned social worker Dr Vikas Amte Anandwan.

Over 200 participants took part in a variety of programmes such as quiz, fashion show and cultural events to showcase their talent. Forty differently-abled women who had excelled in various fields were felicitated.

Guest speakers enlightened participants about the different government schemes, legal protection and aids available to them. Sewing machines, wheelchairs, crutches and white canes were distributed to the needy at the event.

The club has set up a vocational centre with 50 sewing machines to help women earn a decent livelihood.

Cloth and other raw material are provided by the club to make masks and cotton bags which the women can sell and earn a good profit. “We are also trying to procure more jobwork for stitching school uniforms,” said Rtn Dr Vidya Bangde.