Srinagar, Apr 7: The Vice-Chancellor of University of Kashmir Professor Riyaz Punjabi Thursday  distributed cheques, worth  Rs three lakhs among differently abled  students of the KU, at a function organized by the Department of Students Welfare.
The amount donated by directorate of Social Welfare JK was distributed among 26 students studying in various post graduate departments of the KU.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof Riyaz Punjabi emphasized on the need for creating self esteem and self pride among such persons whom he referred as ‘differently abled persons.’
“Everybody is suffering from a disability, some emotional some psychological and some physical but we should face this fact and move ahead,” he said.
Deliberating on the role of society towards differently abled, he said, “What makes us different from other creatures is the title crown of creation and we should help others to live a better life, by helping them emotionally and psychologically.” 
“Everybody has a right to live with dignity and if we provide training and other facilities to these people they can contribute towards the development of the society,” the Vice-Chancellor added.
The KU Registrar, professor S Fayyaz appreciated the efforts of the cell in helping the differently abled students and called it a ‘tangible achievement’. The cell has done a commendable job in tapping the funds and using them for welfare of such persons,” he added.
Earlier in her welcome address Prof, Nilofer Khan, Dean Students Welfare said that her department was taking several initiatives for the betterment of specially challenged in the campus.
“We have to create disabled friendly environs at the campus to help our differently- abled students.” Assistant Dean Students Welfare conducted the proceedings of the event.
These students appreciated the efforts of the university in helping them on every front. “Be it in admission, or examination, university always lends a helping hand,” said Sultan, a physically challenged studying in PG department of education. .
Shaleel Ahmad coordinator special cell also spoke about the activities of the special cell.

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