Advisor to the Chief Minister for Social Welfare and Special Education Mashal Azam Yousafzai said that special children deserve the most attention of the society and the government and the provincial government will take all necessary measures for their welfare. She expressed her views while addressing the annual prize distribution ceremony at Special Education Complex Mardan.
Member Provincial Assembly Tufail Anjum, former Member Provincial Assembly Sajida Hanif, Director Social Welfare Rafiq Mohmand, Additional Assistant Commissioner Headquarters Junaid Khalid also participated in the ceremony. District Officer Social Welfare Jamal Shah and Deputy Director Special Education complex Aneeq Ahsan also addressed the event.
On this occasion, children with hearing, visual and physical challenges presented different tableau and national songs. Deputy Director Aneeq Ahsan said that 421 children with different types of physical challenges are studying in the institution. He highlighted the problems of the institution. In her address, Advisor to Chief Minister Mashal Azam Yousafzai appreciated the talents of special children. She paid tribute to the parents of such children and especially the teachers who are performing the difficult task of educating and training these children.
She said I have chosen the social welfare sector at my wish so that I could serve the people with special abilities. She said that 23 matriculating students from the institution will be given admission and hostel facilities in the intermediate class at special education complex Hayatabad. Whereas within a year in Mardan, educational facilities up to intermediate level will be provided. Many special children are out of schools, we will get a building on rent to admit them in schools where they will be to continue their studies.