BARAMULLA, Jun 25: The Composite Regional Centre (CRC) for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), CRC Jammu, under the administrative control of PDUNIPPD, New Delhi, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, successfully organized a Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) Accredited Continuing Rehabilitation Education (CRE) Programme in the Aspirational District of Baramulla under the National Fund for Conducting Rehabilitation Education (CRE) Programmes.
The State-level CRE Programme was organized on the theme “Recent Developments in Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities” and witnessed enthusiastic participation from more than 150 rehabilitation professionals, special educators, therapists, academicians, and stakeholders from across the region.
The programme commenced with an inaugural session led by Dr. Rayees Zahoor Shah, Developmental Therapist, CRC Jammu and CRE Coordinator, who highlighted the significance of continuous professional development in the field of rehabilitation. The first technical lecture was delivered by Mrs. Iqra Bashir, who shared valuable insights on contemporary practices and emerging developments in the management of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The formal inauguration of the programme was marked by the traditional lamp-lighting ceremony conducted by the distinguished dignitaries, including Nasir Ahmed, Chief Planning Officer, Baramulla District; Dr. Rohnika Sharma, Director, CRC Jammu; Naveen Gupta, Administrative Officer, CRC Jammu; Rahul Singh, Rehabilitation Officer, CRC Jammu; and Dr. Rayees Zahoor Shah, CRE Coordinator and Developmental Therapist, CRC Jammu.
As a token of appreciation and respect, mementoes were presented to the dignitaries for their valuable support and contribution towards the cause of disability rehabilitation and empowerment.
Welcoming the participants and guests, Dr. Rohnika Sharma, Director, CRC Jammu, emphasized the importance of capacity building among rehabilitation professionals and the need to remain updated with recent advancements in prevention, diagnosis, and management practices relating to intellectual and developmental disabilities. She reiterated CRC Jammu’s commitment to strengthening rehabilitation services and professional competencies across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest, Nasir Ahmed, Chief Planning Officer, Baramulla District, appreciated the efforts of CRC Jammu in bringing quality professional training programmes to aspirational districts and underscored the importance of collaborative efforts in ensuring inclusive development and better rehabilitation outcomes for persons with disabilities.
The inaugural session concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Rahul Singh, Rehabilitation Officer, CRC Jammu, who expressed gratitude to the dignitaries, resource persons, participants, and organizing team for their support and active involvement.
Following the inaugural session, five additional technical lectures were delivered by experienced rehabilitation professionals and subject experts covering various aspects related to the prevention, diagnosis, assessment, intervention, and management of intellectual and developmental disabilities. The sessions provided participants with evidence-based knowledge, practical strategies, and updates on recent developments in the field.
To ensure the comfort and convenience of participants, refreshments were provided during the morning and evening tea breaks, along with lunch for all attendees.
The programme concluded with an evaluation session to assess participant learning outcomes and gather feedback on the CRE Programme. Certificates were distributed to all participants and resource persons in recognition of their active participation and contribution. The event concluded with a group photograph, marking the successful completion of the programme.
The CRE Programme served as an important platform for knowledge sharing, professional networking, and strengthening rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities, reflecting CRC Jammu’s continued commitment towards excellence in rehabilitation education and capacity building.