Dehradun, Oct. 18 -- A crucial meeting of the local-level committee for appointing legal guardians for persons with disabilities was held today at the District Collectorate auditorium under the chairmanship of Chief Development Officer (CDO) Abhinav Shah. The committee scrutinised a total of 11 applications received online and recommended 10 of them for appointment.

The CDO observed that in several aspects of life, persons with disabilities (Divyangjan) require legal representation based on specific facts and circumstances. He stressed that while appointing legal guardians, all the relevant factors must be carefully considered to ensure that each person with disability receives proper care, support, and legal protection. He added that th...