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Chandigarh, Chandigarh

MCC organises sports activities for its Safaimitras

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 23, 2022

To add some relief and make their day more enjoyable, the 

The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has taken an unique initiative to organise sports activities for its Safai Mitras.

Following the directions from Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS, Commissioner, MCC, the Public Health wing organized Sports activities for the 1st time in history for its Safai Mitras, including games such as Kho-Kho, Kabbadi, Volley Ball, Pithu Gram, Carrom Board etc. at Sports Stadium Sector 42, Chandigarh.

 While briefing about the initiative, the Commissioner said that safaimitras remain busy in maintenance of sewerage network of city Chandigarh, such activities may add some relief in their hard jobs. She said the activities revived old /traditional games for the refreshment of employees under Swachh Bharat Mission.

She said about 50 Safaimitras participated in these games today and were found enjoying and full off cheer, laughter could be heard everywhere. This event was organized to uplift their morale and for appreciating their efforts being made for keeping the city clean, she added.

Winners were given rewards  and refreshments were also served to all the participants. These events shall be the part of future working of Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh for better work culture, said the Commissioner.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CM PAYS OBEISANCE AT GURUDWARA SRI FATEHGARH SAHIB

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 23,2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today paid obeisance at Gurdwara Sri Fatehgarh Sahib and prayed for the peace, progress and prosperity in the state.

The Chief Minister said that this sacred land is a source of inspiration for not only Sikhs but the entire humanity. Bhagwant Mann said that martyrdom of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh along with Mata Gujri ji at this pious land had since ages inspired Punjabis to fight against injustice, tyranny and oppression . He said that the supreme sacrifice made by the younger Sahibzadas at a tender age hardly finds any parallel in the world history.

Bhagwant Mann said that he prayed to Almighty that his government’s every action should be aimed at making Punjab a front runner state in the country. The Chief Minister also prayed that the ethos of communal harmony, peace and brotherhood are strengthened in the state with every passing day. He said that people of state have given such a whopping mandate to his government, so he had paid reverence at this holy place to seek blessings of the almighty to fulfil all the aspirations of people.

Later on interacting with the media, the Chief Minister said that as every year lakhs of pilgrims visit this place during the Shaheedi Sabha so the state government will give a complete facelift to this town. He said that a viable mechanism will be put in place to ensure that no pilgrim faces any sort of problem during their visit.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab Government fulfills a major pre poll guarantee

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 23,2022

The Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today fulfilled a major pre-poll guarantee about the waiver of 300 units of electricity per month thus making it free 600 units every two months. The circular to the effect was issued today by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL).

Disclosing this, the Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that the circular entails granting free 600 units of electricity bimonthly / 300 units of electricity monthly for all domestic consumers, using electricity for residential purpose only (excluding all the other consumers covered under Schedule of Tariff for Domestic Supply viz Government Hospitals/Government Dispensaries, all places of worship, Government Sports Institutions, Sainik Rest Houses, Government/Government Aided Educational Institutions & attached hostels). This concession has already came into effect from July 1, 2022.

As per the circular,  in case of Bimonthly Consumption up to 600 units/Monthly Consumption up to 300 units, there would be Zero Bill for all domestic consumers using electricity for residential purpose only i.e. no energy charges, fixed charges, meter rent and Govt. levies/taxes shall be charged to these consumers.

In case bimonthly consumption exceeds 600 units or monthly consumption exceeds 300 units, the SC, BC, Non-SC/BC BPL and Freedom Fighters of Punjab along with their successors (up to grandchildren) who fulfill the conditions as per the Self-Declaration shall pay energy charges only for the units consumed in excess of 600 units bimonthly/300 units monthly, along with fixed charges, meter rentals and government levies/taxes. As free 600 units bimonthly/300 units monthly shall pertain to initial slabs of tariff, therefore, the electricity consumption in excess of 600 units bimonthly/300 units monthly shall be billed as per the applicable slabs of monthly tariff above 300 units.

All the other domestic consumers (except those covered above) shall pay energy charges for their entire consumption as per applicable tariff issued by the PSERC from time to time, along with fixed charges, meter rentals & Government levies/taxes, in case their consumption is more than 600 units bimonthly / 300 units monthly.

In case of Rooftop Solar Domestic Prosumers, the Monthly Import Consumption up to 300 units would entail zero monthly bill for such consumers. If the Monthly Import Consumption is more than 300 units then Monthly billing system would be applied as per existing instructions issued vide CC 22/2015  dt. June 8, 2015 and CC No. 36/2021 dt.  October 5, 2021.

It is noteworthy that at the end of settlement period, all the rooftop solar domestic prosumers shall pay bill as per existing instructions issued vide CC No. 22/2015 dt. June 8, 2015 and CC No. 36/2021 dt. October 5, 2021 apart from monthly bill.

In case of the PSPCL Employees eligible for electricity concession, the Bimonthly Consumption up to 600 units/Monthly Consumption up to 300 units would result in zero bill. However, if the Bimonthly consumption is more than 600 units / Monthly consumption more than 300 units then the PSPCL employees except SC, BC, Non-SC/BC BPL and Freedom Fighters of Punjab along with their successors (up to grandchildren) shall pay as per existing instructions issued vide Finance Circular No. 19/2011 dt. January 07, 2011.

Also, the Subsidy of Rs. 3 per unit (including Government levies) up to 7 KW for domestic consumers using electricity for residential purpose only and having sanctioned load up to 7 KW in various slabs of tariff, shall continue as per instructions issued vide Commercial Circular No. 41/2021 dt. November 23, 2021.

Subsidy for the above said concession of free electricity and reduction in tariff would be compensated by Punjab Government to PSPCL.

This circular can be downloaded from the PSPCL Website (www.pspcl.in), added the Minister.

Chandigarh, Punjab

STATE-WIDE SPECIAL VEHICLE CHECKING OPERATION: DGP GAURAV YADAV CONDUCTS SURPRISE CHECKING AT NAKAS IN ROPAR

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INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH, JULY 23, 2022

In yet another move aimed at giving loud and clear message of the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to anti-social elements that they have no place in the state, Punjab Police, on Saturday, have conducted a Special Vehicle Checking Operations in all the 28 Police districts. Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav has himself gone in the field to conduct random checking of different Naka Points in Ropar Range.

Over 800 well-coordinated Nakas— including 56 Inter-State, 250 Inter-District, 53 Hi-Tech and 427 City sealing, involving over 10000 Police Personnel, were set-up in the state with an aim to make Punjab free from Drugs and Gangsters.

The operation was conducted in a synchronised manner from 4pm to 7pm across the state and ADGP/IGP/DIG rank officers from Punjab Police Headquarters were deputed in each Police district to personally supervise the operation. All the CPs/SSPs were asked to mobilise a maximum number of officers and manpower for this operation to lay strong ‘nakas’ at district/city sealing points under the supervision of Gazetted officers/SHOs. 

The DGP said that during an operation, a thorough search of suspected vehicles/persons was ensured while ensuring minimum inconvenience was caused to the general public. “We had strictly instructed all the Police Personnel to deal with every commuter in a friendly and polite manner while checking their vehicle during the course of this operation,” he added.

DGP Gaurav Yadav, who had joined ADGP Law and Order Naresh Arora and SSP Ropar Sandeep Garg in Ropar to personally supervise the checking of vehicles, said that they have strict directions from Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to root out all the anti-social elements from the state to make Punjab a crime-free state. “Such operations would continue till the menace of drugs and Gangsters wiped out from Punjab,” he said.

He reiterated his warning to all the anti-social elements to voluntarily leave the state otherwise the Punjab Police will not spare them at any cost. These types of operations are part of the basic policing which includes keeping vigil in vulnerable spots and advance preparation to tackle any untoward situation, he added.

Meanwhile, such operations will also help in showing the police presence in the field and boost confidence among common people.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Continuous efforts are being made for drug de-addiction in Haryana, says Chief Secretary

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IEP Chandigarh July 22, 2022

Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal said that for the prevention and control of drug smuggling in Haryana, various steps are being taken as per the roadmap prepared from village-ward level to state level. As per the aim of the State Government, Haryana State Drug Control Bureau is working to make the society aware by conducting awareness campaigns in coordination with the departments for the prevention of drugs.

        The Chief Secretary was presiding over the second meeting of the State Level Committee of Narco Coordination Center (NCORD) here today through video conferencing.

        Sh. Kaushal directed the officers that along with the efforts of the government for the eradication of drugs from the society, it is very important to make people aware regarding the campaign. Extensive IEC activities should also be implemented by District Information, Public Relations Officers.

        During the meeting, Deputy Director General, NCB, Delhi, Sh. Gyaneshwar Singh, made a presentation on the joint activities of Haryana and NCB. While appreciating the efforts being made by Haryana for the prevention of drug abuse, he said that Haryana has ensured better implementation of the schemes at the grassroots level by incorporating most of the parameters in its action plan. He also recommended the early submission of an action plan to the Home Department to enhance the forensic capacity of the State.

        In the meeting, Additional Director General of Police, Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau, Panchkula, Sh. Shrikant Jadhav informed that according to the state action plan, mission teams have been prepared from village-ward level to state level for drug prevention. The main objective of these teams is to trace the addicted people, to enter their data in the mobile application, to make various efforts for counselling and rehabilitation of such people and to spread awareness as well.

        Apart from this, the Bureau has planned to conduct scientific, social and psychological studies in collaboration with various Universities of the state to formulate an effective policy and strategy for rehabilitation. Youth clubs set up by the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs are also being involved in the awareness campaign.

        He informed that regular courses and training programmes are being conducted by the Bureau at Haryana Police Academy and Police Training Centres for matters covered under NDPS Act. Apart from this, awareness programmes have also been conducted at school, college and university level under the Dhakad initiative.

        In the meeting, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Sh. Rajeev Arora, Additional Chief Secretary, Social Justice and Empowerment, Sh. Vineet Garg, Additional Chief Secretary, Women and Child Development and Medical Education and Research, Smt. G. Anupama, Director General of Police, Sh. P.K. Agrawal and other senior officers were present.

Chandigarh

UHBVN lineman held for taking bribe worth Rs 50,000

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 22, 2022

Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has arrested a Lineman-cum-Clerk of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) posted in Murthal, district Sonipat after he had accepted a bribe of Rs 50,000 from a person in lieu of correction in the electricity bill of a residential society.

          While sharing the details, the spokesperson of the Bureau informed that the arrested accused employee has been identified as Sumer Singh.

           The complainant, a General Secretary of Omaxe Heights in Sonipat approached the UHBVN office in Sonipat with the grievance that the electricity bill of their society is not generated as per the rules, rather it is on higher sides. On this, accused told that society has made a payment of about Rs 70 lakh more towards the electricity bill. To make the correction in the bill, the accused demanded a bribe of Rs 20 lakh. On request, the deal was settled for Rs 18 lakh, out of which Rs 2 lakh was to be given in advance.

                    The complainant approached the Vigilance Bureau and lodged a complaint against the accused employee following which a team conducted a raid in the presence of the duty magistrate and nabbed the accused official red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000.

                   A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act had been registered against the accused in Bureau’s police station, Rohtak. A further investigation is underway.

Chandigarh, Punjab

FORMULATE POLICY TO BOOST TOURISM & PROMOTE PUNJABI HERITAGE GLOBALLY: ANMOL GAGAN MAAN

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 22, 2022

In order to fulfill the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann’s dream to promote Punjab’s heritage, cousines and life-style globally, Punjab Tourism & Cultural Affairs Minister Anmol Gagan Maan has directed to formulate an effective policy to boost tourism in the state and promote Punjabi culture worldwide.

            Presiding over the review meeting of the tourism & cultural affairs department here, the Cabinet Minister asked the department officials to ensure proper publicity to the museums and other heritage buildings to promote rich cultural heritage at large scale.

            Emphasizing to assess feasibility for generation of revenue from the heritage sites, the cabinet minister categorically said that conservation and protection of Punjab’s rich heritage should be the priority.  

            She directed officials to prepare an all-out strategy to promote Punjabi culture and tourism through electronic & social media and other communication means to attract foreign tourists for visiting the heritage sites of the state.

             Anmol Gagan Maan assured that necessary measures will be taken to establish a world-class theme park in Punjab, besides reviving the disappearing historical relics/traditions of the state such as traditional costumes, folklore, folk dance, folk songs, traditional games and Punjabi cuisines to bring these to the global stage.

            Principal Secretary Tejveer Singh and Director Karnesh Sharma apprised the Minister about various departmental institutions, heritage buildings, museums and various under-construction projects protected by the department.

            “I will soon inspect all the heritage and traditional properties in and outside the state and prepare a strategy for generating resources of income from them”, said the Cabinet Minister, directing the officials to take all possible steps to make “Pind Babe Nanak Da” project at Sultanpur Lodhi as a world class heritage site. 

            Reiterating promise to take Punjab tourism to new heights, Anmol Gagan Maan assured officials to extend all possible support to resolve their problems.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab Health Department official  issues advisory to beware of fake & baseless news

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IEP Chandigarh July 22, 2022

Out rightly rejecting a news item published in a prominent vernacular newspaper today, Civil Surgeon Dr. Adarshpal Kaur and epidemiologist Dr. Harmandeep Kaur said that no case of Monkeypox has been reported in the district Mohali. Notably, it was stated in the news that some positive cases of Monkeypox have been reported among the students of a school in the city.

          Health officials said that the concerned news item is completely baseless and sans facts. They clarified that three students of the concerned school had some symptoms of hand-foot and mouth disease, whose samples were sent to a lab for testing. According to the report of one sample, one student has hand, foot and mouth disease while the report of the other two samples will come out soon. They said, as of now, there are two cases of Monkeypox in the country and not a single case has been reported in the state.

          Officials said that hand foot & mouth disease usually affects children under 10 years of age. The main symptoms include ulcers in the mouth and red rashes on the hands and feet. They said that there is no need to panic about this disease because it is a self limiting viral disease which is not related to monkey disease in any way.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

मदरहुड फर्टिलिटी एवं आईवीएफ ने चंडीगढ़ में नेक्स्ट  जनरेशन का फर्टिलिटी ट्रीटमेंट सेंटर शुरू किया

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 20, 2022

महिला एवं शिशुओं के अस्पतालों की प्रसिद्ध श्रृंखला, मदरहुड हॉस्पिटल्स ने आज चंडीगढ़ में अत्याधुनिक फर्टिलिटी ट्रीटमेंट सेंटर, मदरहुड फर्टिलिटी एवं आईवीएफ शुरू किया। मदरहुड फर्टिलिटी एवं आईवीएफ ने चंडीगढ़ और ट्राईसिटी में प्रवेश चैतन्य हॉस्पिटल्स के साथ एक सामरिक साझेदारी के तहत किया है। चैतन्य हॉस्पिटल 30 सालों से ज्यादा समय से माताओं एवं शिशुओं को बेहतरीन सेवाएं देता आ रहा है।

यह सेंटर फर्टिलिटी का इलाज कराने वाले दंपत्तियों को मल्टीडिसिप्लिनरी केयर का दृष्टिकोण प्रस्तुत करता है। उन्हें क्लिनिकल विशेषज्ञता के साथ एम्ब्रायोलॉजी में नेक्स्ट  जनरेशन की टेक्नॉलॉजी, अत्याधुनिक आईवीएफ लैब और गर्भधारण करने के सफर को सफल बनाने के लिए सहयोगी टीम की मदद मिलती है। 

इसके लॉन्च के बारे में श्री विजयरत्न वेंकटरमन, सीईओ, मदरहुड हॉस्पिटल्स ने कहा, ‘‘फर्टिलिटी केयर की जरूरत पूरे देश में बढ़ रही है। ज्यादातर मांग टियर 2 और टियर 3 शहरों के उन दंपत्तियों से आ रही है, जो प्राकृतिक रूप से गर्भ धारण नहीं कर पा रहे हैं। फर्टिलिटी के इलाज में हमारी संपूर्ण सेवाओं के साथ हमारा उद्देश्य चंडीगढ़, ट्राईसिटी और नजदीकी इलाकों के दंपत्तियों एवं परिवारों को उच्च गुणवत्ता की केयर प्रदान करना है ताकि माता-पिता बनने का उनका सपना पूरा हो सके।’’

लॉन्च के प्रति अपना दृष्टिकोण साझा करते हुए डॉ. नीरज कुमार, एचओडी एवं चीफ कंसल्टैंट, पीडियाट्रिक्स, मदरहुड चैतन्य हॉस्पिटल, चंडीगढ़, मदरहुड चैतन्य हॉस्पिटल, चंडीगढ़ ने कहा, ‘‘हम मदरहुड के साथ साझेदारी करने और महिला, शिशु केयर, एवं फर्टिलिटी केयर में अपनी सेवाएं प्रदान करने के लिए बहुत उत्साहित हैं। हम 10 सालों से ज्यादा समय से बेहतरीन सफलता दर/परिणामों के साथ फर्टिलिटी सेवाएं प्रदान कर रहे हैं, और इस साझेदारी द्वारा हम अपने सभी मरीजों को श्रेष्ठतम सेवा प्रदान करने के लिए आशान्वित हैं।’’

डॉ. पूनम गर्ग, एचओडी एवं चीफ कंसल्टैंट – ऑब्सटीट्रिक्स एवं गायनेकोलॉजी, मदरहुड चैतन्य हॉस्पिटल, चंडीगढ़ ने कहा, ‘‘आईवीएफ गर्भ बहुमूल्य होते हैं और उन्हें विशेषज्ञ देखभाल की जरूरत होती है। मदरहुड आईवीएफ में हमें विशेषज्ञों की एक समन्वित टीम होने पर गर्व है, जो यह सुनिश्चित करती है कि आईवीएफ द्वारा धारण होने वाले हर गर्भ के लिए एंटीनैटल अवधि में और प्रसव के समय व्यक्तिगत देखभाल प्रदान की जाए।’’

डॉ. वंदना नरुला, सीनियर कंसल्टैंट- फर्टिलिटी एवं आईवीएफ, मदरहुड फर्टिलिटी एवं आईवीएफ, चंडीगढ़ ने कहा, ‘‘विभिन्न अध्ययनों एवं रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक, 10 से15 प्रतिशत भारतीय दंपत्तियों को फर्टिलिटी की समस्याएं होती हैं। जिसके कारण उन्हें प्राकृतिक साधनों द्वारा गर्भधारण कर पाना मुश्किल होता है। इतना ही नहीं, इनमें से भी केवल 1 प्रतिशत दंपत्ति ही फर्टिलिटी का इलाज कराते हैं। टियर 2 और टियर 3 शहरों में यह संख्या और भी ज्यादा कम है, जहां इन्फर्टिलिटी एक कलंक माना जाता है और इसके बारे में जागरुकता की बहुत कमी है। फर्टिलिटी की समस्याओं और इलाज के विकल्पों की जागरुकता बढ़ाए जाने की जरूरत है, ताकि ऐसे दंपत्ति समय पर इलाज करा सकें।’’

इस अवसर पर मदरहुड फर्टिलिटी एवं आईवीएफ ने एक स्पेशल एडॉप्शन काउंसलिंग सेवा लॉन्च की, जो दंपत्तियों को गोद लेने की नीतियों एवं प्रक्रियाओं के बारे में शिक्षित करेगी। यह अद्वितीय सेवा किसी आईवीएफ सेंटर में पहली बार शुरू की गई है। ऐसे दंपत्ति भी हैं, जिनमें आईवीएफ के सफल होने की संभावनाएं बहुत कम होती हैं। उनके लिए गोद लेने का विकल्प बहुत अच्छा होता है। हमारी काउंसलर इन दंपत्तियों को गोद लेने की प्रक्रिया एवं संभावना के बारे में शिक्षित करेंगे। गोद लेने की प्रक्रिया में जरूरतमंद दंपत्तियों को बच्चा मिल जाता है और लावारिस बच्चे को एक परिवार मिल जाता है।

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

Motherhood Fertility & IVF launches the Next-Generation Fertility treatment center in Chandigarh

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INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH JULY 20, 2022

Motherhood Hospitals, a renowned chain of women and children’s hospitals launched Motherhood Fertility & IVF, a state-of-the-art Fertility Treatment Centre in Chandigarh today. Motherhood Fertility & IVF forays into Chandigarh & Tricity after entering a strategic partnership with Chaitanya Hospitals – an institution that is delivering exceptional care in mother and child health for over 30 years in the region.

The center brings in a multidisciplinary care approach to couples seeking fertility treatment by combining clinical expertise, with the next gen technology in embryology, a state-of-the-art IVF lab and an allied team to support couples’ journey to achieve a positive pregnancy.

Speaking at the launch, Vijayarathna Venkatraman, CEO, Motherhood Hospitals said, “The need for fertility care is increasing across the country and a significant demand is from couples in Tier 2 & 3 cities finding it difficult to conceive naturally. With our complete service offering in fertility treatment, we aim to provide high quality care accessible to the couples & families in Chandigarh, Tricity & neighboring areas to fulfill their hope of parenthood.”

Sharing his views on the launch, Dr. Neeraj Kumar, HOD & Chief Consultant, Pediatrics, Motherhood Chaitanya hospital, Chandigarh, Motherhood Chaitanya hospital, Chandigarh, said, “We are extremely enthralled to partner with Motherhood and extend our offerings in women, childcare, and fertility care. We have been providing fertility services for more than 10 years with high success rates/ outcomes and with this partnership, we are looking forward to providing outstanding service to all our patients.”

Dr. Poonam Garg, HOD & Chief Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynecology, Motherhood Chaitanya Hospital, Chandigarh said, “Most IVF pregnancies are precious and require a specialized care approach. We are extremely proud to have a cohesive team of specialists at Motherhood IVF who ensures all the pregnancies that happen through IVF are provided personalized care during the antenatal period and at the time of delivery.”

Expressing her thoughts, Dr Vandna Narula, Senior Consultant- Fertility & IVF, Motherhood Fertility & IVF, Chandigarh said, “According to various studies and reports, 10 to 15% of Indian couples are suffering with fertility issues. Consequently, it gets difficult for them to conceive through natural means. Not only this, 1% of these couples undergo fertility evaluation. The rate is even lower in Tier 2 and Tier 3 areas where there is stigma and lack of awareness around infertility.  Awareness on fertility issues & treatment options available should be encouraged for helping such couples seek timely intervention.”

Marking the occasion, Motherhood Fertility & IVF launched a special Adoption Counselling Service that acts as an aid to educate couples on adoption policies & process. This unique service has probably been introduced for the first time in an IVF centre. There are couples who have very poor chances of success with IVF. Adopting a child is a very good option for them. Our counsellor will sensitize these couples on the possibility and process of adoption. Adoption provides a child to a needy couple and a family to an abandoned child.