Stalin pays tributes to grandparents at memorial in Tiruvarur

Earlier in the day, Chief Minister MK Stalin discussed the implementation of schemes   and   plans   worth   Rs   1,702   crore   for   the   welfare   of   differently-abled persons. The  Chief  Minister  discussed  ways  for speedy implementation of schemes which were being funded by the World Bank,  better  coordination  and  inclusive  development  of  differently-abled  persons in the state. Stalin directed officials to ensure that the equipment for differently-abled persons were provided  without  any  delay  and  make  arrangements  to  provide  easy  access  in  all   government   buildings   for   them,   said a press communique from the government. In  the  review  meeting,  he  also  instructed the officials to ensure that the beneficiaries  are  allotted  4  per  cent  reservation   in   government   employ-ment  and  5  per  cent  reservation  in  higher education. Officials should also ensure that in offices where more than 20 persons work, differently-abled per-sons are given the same opportunity as other employees, said Stalin.