In a welfare initiative for persons with disabilities, the Department for the Welfare of Differently-Abled Persons, in collaboration with the District Administration, Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO), and Indian Oil Corporation, distributed assistive devices worth ₹52.91 lakh to 251 beneficiaries at a function in Nagapattinam District Collectorate on Tuesday.

Nagapattinam District Collector P. Akash handed over the devices to the recipients. Kilvelur MLA V.P. Nagai Mali participated in the event.