Rs 20-crore Odisha rehab facility lying non-functional, NHRC seeks report

Bhubaneswar, Oct 1 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Odisha Government to inquire into a complaint alleging that the Rs 20-crore Advanced Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) at Capital Hospital has remained non-functional for over a year, with its premises locked and costly equipment lying unused. The direction was issued to the state's Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Department on a complaint filed by Orissa High Court lawyer Akhand. The NHRC has sought an Action Taken Report within two weeks. The Commission observed that, if the allegations are found to be true, they would amount…