CM increases annual grant of IDA RIEU to Rs15m, donates three pianos
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CM increases annual grant of IDA RIEU to Rs15m, donates
three pianos
KARACHI Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Justice (Retd)
Maqbool Baqar has declared that the Annual Grant of IDA RIEU will be raised
from Rs10 million to Rs15 million. Additionally, he has supplied three pianos
specifically for children with disabilities.
He made this announcement while speaking at the opening ceremony of the inclusive
Youth Parliament at IDA RIEU. President of IRWA Ida Rieu Welfare Association,
Nadira Panjwani, Secretary of the Department of Differently Abled Persons, Taha
Farooqi, and others received the president.
He said that the IDA RIEU was doing a great service for the cause of education
of differently abled children, therefore he has decided to increase their grant
from Rs10 million to Rs15 million.
The CM watched the differently abled children playing the piano. The four
children had one piano, therefore he announced to get them three more pianos so
that they could enjoy playing their favourite music.
Speaking on the occasion, Justice Baqar said the role of Ida Rieu Schools &
Colleges for the Blind & Deaf for taking this important initiative and
congratulated all the participants selected for the significant event.
The CM said that the Youth Parliament aimed at empowering diverse young voices
for an inclusive Pakistan. I can see that it is inspired by the vision and
mission of the Ida Rieu Welfare Association, which has been serving the cause
of persons with disabilities for over a century. “The Ida Rieu Welfare
Association endeavours towards providing quality education and rehabilitation
services for the differently abled, empowering them and ensuring inclusiveness
and equality,” he said and added that the IDA Rieu was playing a lead role in
creating a more accessible and equitable Pakistan.
He said that with the efforts of Ida Rieu thousands of students have had the
chance to nurture their talents and contribute to the world. “Our country grows
stronger and more vibrant with each passing day,” he said.
The Youth Parliament is an opportunity to celebrate pluralism as a nation,
however, this diversity also comes with challenges and responsibilities to ensure
that all our citizens enjoy equal rights, opportunities, and benefits in every
aspect of life and that our citizens are involved in decision-making processes,
the CM said. He added that this
initiative would have a dual impact and it would help participants of the
parliament understand the legislative process; study and debate the current
laws; and collaborate to suggest solutions for a stronger Pakistan.
He said that the draft policy solutions prepared by IDA Rieu would help us
understand the perspective of youth, their vision for an inclusive and strong
Pakistan, and how they want their vision to be implemented.
Justice Baqar urged Ida Rieu youth parliament participants to participate
actively in this event with enthusiasm, curiosity, and respect. “Do not be
afraid to ask questions, to share your views, to disagree politely, or to agree
constructively, and do not be shy to listen attentively, to learn something
new, to appreciate someone else's contribution, or to acknowledge their
achievement,” he advised them and urged them to embrace their uniqueness.
