Imphal, 05 November 2016 ( Evening News ) : In an attempt to create Guinness world Record, hearing aid and assistive devices were distributed to more than 6000 persons at an event held at Khuman Lampak indoor stadium today. Speaking at the occasion, Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot stated that the Government of India is taking steps to prepare Universal Identity Card for Differently Abled persons. He expressed the happiness that Manipur and India will be on the map of Guinness World Record after today's event. The union minister also said the Government of India has introduced a number of schemes for persons with hearing impairment and persons without limbs. He mentioned that Pre Matric and Post Matric scholarships are being provided to differently abled students. Thaawarchand Gehlot said free treatment is given to children below 5 years with hearing impairment.
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