Balochistan Government Expands Financial Assistance for Persons with Disabilities in Lasbela
Independent report
UTHAL, November 14: The benefits of the Balochistan government’s Komak Programme for the welfare and empowerment of persons with disabilities have started reaching deserving beneficiaries in Lasbela district.
Under the programme, the first instalment of financial assistance amounting to Rs8,000 for 20 eligible persons with disabilities and Rs6,000 for children has begun. The distribution of approximately 11 three-wheel motorcycles is also underway.
Officials of the Social Welfare Department played an important role in registration, documentation and completion of application forms for eligible beneficiaries.
Social Welfare Officer Lasbela Abdul Samad Roonjho, officials Muhammad Ismail and Aqeel Qamar, Social Welfare Officer Bela Khalid Pervaiz, and officials Pervaiz Sheikh and Shabbir Roonjho assisted applicants throughout the process.
Approximately 180 applications from persons with disabilities have been submitted from Lasbela. In the first phase, 20 eligible beneficiaries have started receiving financial assistance, while others are expected to benefit in subsequent phases.
The provision of three-wheel motorcycles is also expected to improve mobility and independence for persons with disabilities.
Komak Programme Director Munir Ahmed Qambrani and Additional Deputy Commissioner General Siraj Ahmed Baloch also contributed to the implementation of the programme in the district.
Social and public circles have appreciated the initiative and expressed hope that the remaining registered beneficiaries will also receive assistance in the next phase.
