Empowerment of Physical Challenge People

Current situations of PWDs

Social exclusion and indiscrimination is prevalent almost everywhere in the country, Kalahandi is impacted more considerably than other areas because it is one of the most backward Districts not only in Odisha but also in India. More than 70 percent tribal & Dalit population who have suffer disproportionately from displacement, landlessness, food insecurity, unemployment, hunger, malnutrition, high IMR & MMR.. The condition of the people with disabilities (PWDs) in this district is simply horrible in terms of their socio, economic, political and cultural exclusion. Their human rights are violated from every corner.

Firstly, they belong to culturally excluded groups (tribal, Dalit and other "backward" categories). Secondly, constant spiritual beliefs reinforce the notion that supernatural causes are responsible for their condition so they are more likely to feel shy than hope. Thirdly, they are geographically isolated and economically disadvantaged so have little experience of what medical treatments can or cannot do. Fourthly, because of social traditions, they have low expectations of their own abilities - a self-fulfilling prediction.