Physically challenged people’s society, People’s Action Group for Inclusive and Rights (PAGIR) celebrated the14^th Foundation day with great enthusiasm on March 12 in Leh.

Ladakh Scouts Regimental Centre, Commanding officer , Col Rinchen Dorje was the chief guest. 

The celebration began with cake cutting ceremony followed by culture programme presented by specially-abled members. An exhibition showcasing different products made by PAGIR members from waste materials were displayed. 

Appreciating PAGIR for its advocacy and activism to fight for the rights of the disabled people, Col Rinchen assured his best possible support to PAGIR from LSRC to further strengthen PAGIR’s movement. Terming sport as best medium for social inclusion, Col Rinchen assured to organise next winter Ice Hockey at LSRC in collaboration with PAGIR. He added that there is ample scope for specially-abled sportsmen to shine at International level.

ALTOA President, Tsetan Angchuk informed that ALTOA in collaboration with PAGIR made 6000 facemask for frontline worker during pandemic which  proves how PAGIR is contributing towards society.

Advisors PAGIR, Tsetan Angchok and Dy SP Nawang Nurboo briefed the gathering about objective behind founding PAGIR and its 14 years of activism and advocacy about inclusion and rights.  

PAGIR member Chemet Rafel in his speech expressed his gratitude to different organizations and individuals for their support to strengthen PAGIR over the years.   

Earlier, PAGIR President Tsewang Dorjay said that their strong determination and commitment made a difference in the journey of PAGIR to this day. While thanking everyone for the support PAGIR received over the years, Dorje said still lot of things need to be done for the welfare of the physically challenged people. 

Talking about PAGIR’s project called ‘Jungwa Srungskyob’ – care for the environment – he mentioned about recycling waste papers to make envelopes, file covers to save environment thus contributing towards the society by reducing the garbage into useful products.