Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Virender Kumar, would be reviewing the functioning of the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) Jammu on 14th of February 2025. During this visit, the Minister would assess the facilities being provided to the beneficiaries, ensuring that the objectives of social justice and empowerment are being met effectively.

The Minister would then inaugurate the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy equipment amounting to around Rs. 2.67 lakh at the Centre - Treadmill, Traction Bed, Static Cycle, Hydrocollator Machine, Cold Therapy Machine, T-Pulleys, Parallel Bar, Dumbbells, Ankle Exerciser, Weighing Machine and BP Machine.

Dr. Kumar would also be distributing aids and appliances - Hearing aid, LS Belt, Knee Brace, Walking Stick, Wheel Chair, Smart Phone, Motorized Tricycle - to the beneficiaries, providing much-needed support to those in need. Till date CRC Jammu has provided its services to approximately 10,000 beneficiaries.

This visit underscores the government’s continued dedication to the welfare of persons with disabilities and other marginalized sections of society. The programme at CRC Jammu marks an important milestone in promoting inclusivity and social empowerment in the region. The Minister would be accompanied by distinguished dignitaries, including Shri Rajeev Sharma, Joint Secretary, M/o SJ&E and Dr. Jitendra Sharma, Director, PDUNIPPD, New Delhi.

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