Mangalore, February 16: An 'All India Coordinators' Meeting' was inaugurated at Dr MV Shetty College of Speech and Hearing at Kavoor here on Wednesday, February 16.
Speaking at the inaugural session, RCI Chairman Major General (retd) Ian Cardoz threw light on the issues that will be discussed in the next three days and also on few current issues. He said that dedication, commitment and the love for the persons who are disabled are the three important aspects of a good professional in the rehabilitation field.
Speaking about prevention of disability, he said that owing to many imperfections in the present PWD act of 1995, a new disability act will be introduced, which needs support from all citizens in general and rehabilitation professionals in particular.
As per the statistics of the Government only two percent of the population is disabled, but in reality, it is approximately ten percent, he said, adding that accurate information needs to be accumulated during census programme.
MLC Capt Ganesh Karnik in his address said the present education system is giving importance to information and skills but not for values. “The actual purpose of education is “enlightenment”, which leads to leadership and hence true professionalism”, he added.
Secretary of Dr M V Shetty Memorial Trust Dr M R Shetty presided over the programme. Principal of the College TA Subba Rao welcomed the gathering. Deputy Director of RCI Dr S K Mishra proposed vote of thanks.
Three eminent personalities, Maj Gen (retd) Ian Cardoza, M R Shetty and RCI Member Secretary Dr J P Singh were felicitated on the occasion.
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