Arunachal to host annual event for kids with special needs, says Pul

Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh women and child development minister Dasanglu Pul on Thursday said the state govt is considering instituting an annual calendar event dedicated to children with special needs.

The announcement was made at the annual function of April Blossom Foundation — Special School & Early Intervention Centre — held on its campus in Lekhi village near Naharlagun. The event was attended by students, parents, caregivers, educators, and local dignitaries, including Itanagar MLA Techi Kaso.

Pul said the proposed state-level platform, approved by chief minister Pema Khandu, would serve to celebrate the unique talents and journeys of differently-abled children while also drawing policy attention to their needs. The event, she added, will be institutionalised soon.

Founded with the mission of early support and specialized education, the April Blossom Foundation, led by chairperson Binde Jini, currently caters to around 30 children.