State Govt. launches Covid Helpline number 0120-690-4999 for Divyangs
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State Govt. launches Covid Helpline number 0120-690-4999 for Divyangs

June 23, 2021

Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister and State Covid Task Force Head Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan on Monday launched the dedicated Covid Helpline set up for the specially-abled (Divyangs) by ‘Sakshama’ organisation.

The organisation which is working for the welfare of the specially-abled has set up the Helpline 0120-690-4999 and the help could be sought in Kannada, Hindi, English, Marathi, Telugu and Tamil languages.

Dr. Ashwathnarayan, who participated in the event virtually, said all the specially-abled are eligible to have BPL cards and they should avail all the benefits. He called upon the organisations to join hands with the Government in effectively implementing the various programmes meant for the welfare of the specially-abled.

The Divyangs should make use of the opportunities provided through reservation in employment and 4 percent budget allocation earmarked for their welfare purposes, he added.

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