Mangalore, May 6: The state government is prepared to fulfill the demands of endosulfan affected people said DV Sadananda Gowda, Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Speaking after inaugurating the annual convention of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Zilla Angavikalara Sangha in Mangalore on Sunday, the Chief Minister said that he will direct the Deputy Commissioner to visit the rehabilitation areas and meet endosulfan afftected people.
“I will ask him to give me a list of your problems and demands and will take appropriate steps and release funds”, he said.
The CM also said that he had received complaints from physically handicapped regarding ill-treatment and improper service being given to them by government officials.
“I have asked the Deputy Commissioner to take action against such officials. No official should stay in office if he misbehaves with physically handicapped or takes their service lightly'”, he said.
Stating that physically handicapped persons possess immense knowledge and skill, Mr. Gowda said that they do not need our sympathy. “They must feel as though we are being normal with them”, he said.
The chief minister distributed scholarships and medical aid to children of physically challenged persons on the occasion as well.
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