Karnataka has become the first state in the country to establish rehabilitation centres for the disabled in all districts, said State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, K V Rajanna, here on Thursday.

Speaking to reporters here, Rajanna said: “Just three years ago, there was only one centre for the rehabilitation of the disabled in the state and now there are 30. Fourteen technically qualified staffers are employed at these centres and seven specialists are engaged whenever necessary. Now there are sufficient human, technical and monetary resources to address the problems of the differently-abled.”

Rajanna said 3 per cent of jobs for people with disabilities are being reserved in different government departments, gram panchayats, taluk panchayats and zilla panchayats after persistent efforts. However, timely follow-up is required to ensure that it is implemented, he said.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> States> Karnataka / by Express News Service – Bangalore / August 02nd, 2013