Chandigarh, Jan. 13 -- During a month-long period, only 18 specially abled people applied for the 88 vacant seats available in the second round of admissions to the Group Home facility. The 88 seats comprise 75 in Group Home, Sector 31 for paid/general candidates, and 13 in Sector 15 for the economically weaker section (EWS).

Out of the 18 applications received, 14 candidates have applied for the Group Home in Sector 31 (including two seeking the 50% concession bracket), and four have applied for the EWS category in Sector 15.

Parents and guardians of specially abled persons have demanded the extension of the last date to apply for admission. In an email sent to the social welfare secretary, members of the Citizens for Inclusive Living ...