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Sindh Disburses Rs8 Billion to Scale Disability Services

Officials say civil society partners will drive services the state funds.

Overview

  • At a ceremony in Karachi, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah distributed Rs8 billion to 105 partner groups to grow disability support across Sindh.
  • Shah said progress relies on civil society partners, with collaboration expected to exceed 140 organisations through new memorandums of understanding.
  • The province is developing four special parks designed for children with disabilities.
  • Plans include a 75-acre rehabilitation city dedicated to long-term care and rehabilitation services.
  • Inclusive education is in place at more than 300 schools, with teacher training underway and help for schools that seek support to address admission hurdles families report.