Arunachal Pradesh Boosts Support for Differently-Abled with Major Funding Increase

The Deputy Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Chowna Mein, declared a significant increase in financial support for the Donyi Polo Mission School for Hearing and Visually Impaired. Funding will rise from Rs 1.4 crore to Rs 2 crore, with an additional Rs 5 crore corpus fund. The announcement, part of the 'Let's Speak Arunachal' initiative, highlights ongoing government support for the differently-abled community.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Itanagar | Updated: 01-08-2025 19:11 IST | Created: 01-08-2025 19:11 IST

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The Arunachal Pradesh government has announced a significant financial boost for a school dedicated to hearing and visually impaired students. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein on Friday revealed plans to increase the annual grant-in-aid for the Donyi Polo Mission School from Rs 1.4 crore to Rs 2 crore.

An additional Rs 5 crore corpus fund will also be established to ensure the school's financial sustainability. This commitment will be formalized in the upcoming state budget, Mein confirmed during the 'Let's Speak Arunachal' initiative, which aims to empower differently-abled youth through enhanced public speaking skills.

The school was founded by former Chief Minister Gegong Apang in 1990 and has been a beacon for free education and skill development for children with disabilities. Mein also stressed the importance of communication skills and praised those involved in the ongoing workshops, especially founder Porsum Ori and secretary Tana Jiri.

(With inputs from agencies.)