T.N. government creating barrier-free environment in new buildings, says Stalin

The Tamil Nadu government was taking steps to create barrier-free environments in all new buildings and locating suitable washrooms in them, besides setting up lifts and ramps, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said in Chennai on Monday. Speaking at the State Advisory Board meeting for the welfare of persons with disabilities held in the Secretariat, he said training sessions were being held in the district level for creating barrier-free environments. The State government was also taking steps to train sign language interpreters by coordinating with non-governmental organisations, at a cost of ₹15 lakh, so that they could be employed at government and other events, he said. Mr. Stalin also listed the steps being taken by his government for the welfare of persons with disablities.