Dehradun, Sept. 26 -- A meeting of the State Disability Advisory Board was held on Friday at the Secretariat under the chairmanship of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. The Chief Minister said that the state government is committed to safeguarding the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities. He directed officials to ensure that all welfare schemes and programs for persons with disabilities are implemented in a transparent and accessible manner so that the beneficiaries receive their full benefits.

He emphasised that addressing the concerns of this section of society must remain among the top priorities of governance and administration.

The Chief Minister instructed the Health Secretary to organise special health ca...