In a bid to ensure maximum number of participation of voters with disabilities in the upcoming state Assembly polls in Telangana, differently-abled voters are being provided facilities like Braille electoral photo identity cards (EPIC) and free transportation among others in the state.
Speaking about the initiative, Disabled Welfare Department (DWD) Commissioner B Sailaja told ANI, “This is for the first time in India that these Braille EPIC cards issued to visually impaired voters. Ramps are also arranged at every polling stations for differently-abled voters. Free transportation is also being provided to Persons with Disability (PwDs). We are also training volunteers for that.”
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