Drug abuse, student scholarships and disability benefits to come under national review on Nov 18-19

Panchkula, Nov 5 (UNI) Drug abuse, student scholarships, disability benefits and barriers to accessing public facilities will be scrutinised at a two-day national summit in New Delhi on November 18 and 19. States are expected to examine 11,720 suggestions aimed at improving welfare programmes and support for vulnerable sections of society. Haryana Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi said on Wednesday that the meeting would focus on strengthening social security, improving access to educational assistance, and ensuring that persons with disabilities receive timely identification, appropriate benefits, and opportunities to become self-reliant. The summit will bring together ministers and…