Mrs.
Neeta Chaudhari, President Air Force Family Welfare Association visited Base
Repair Depot Air Force Palam on 17 May 24 and inaugurated Umeed Niketan,
an advanced Therapy Centre for children with special needs
Mrs.
Neeta Chaudhari and other esteemed dignitaries were received by Air Commodore
Harsh Bahl, Air Officer Commanding, Depot and Wing Commander (Mrs) Reena Bahl
(Retd) President Air Force Family Welfare Association (Local).
The Umeed Niketan has been conceived and conceptualized to create
a nurturing environment where children with special needs can think, grow and
learn to develop life skills through recreational activities tailored to their
unique abilities.
From
sensory explorational, speech therapy to adaptive sports and interactive
immersive experience, the center offers diverse range of programmes designed to
promote physical, emotional and social well-being of special children. The
Umeed Niketan would cater to nearly 55 specially abled children who are helped
by a dedicated team of trained special educators.
This special event underscores IAF’s
ongoing commitments for improving the facilities for the welfare of the Air
Force families.