KABALE: The State Minister of Finance (General Duties) Henry Musasizi has urged People Living with Disabilities (PWDs) to embrace the Parish Development Model (PDM) as a crucial initiative for poverty alleviation and household development.
Speaking at the wedding ceremony of Mr. Isaiah Muhumuza and Ms. Restituta Arinaitwe at Kirigime Guest House in Kabale Municipality yesterday Evening, Minister Musasizi, who also serves as the Rubanda East MP and Rubanda District NRM Chairperson, emphasized the importance of integrating subsistence households through the PDM, aligning with the NRM Manifesto Commitments from 2021 to 2026.
Government has allocated significant capital to kick-start the revolving fund activities, with 10,594 PDM SACCOs receiving a total of 1.059.4 trillion this financial year. Minister Musasizi announced that each parish will receive at least Shs. 100 Million for four years.
Minister Musasizi reminded PWDs that the NRM Government has allocated 10% of all PDM Funds for their benefit, encouraging them to seize the opportunity to establish income-generating enterprises and improve their living conditions.
In recognition of the consistent support from PWDs, Musasizi urged them to continue supporting NRM leaders at all levels. Minister Musasizi also highlighted another government program providing special grants to PWDs for initiating income-generating ventures.
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On Feb. 3, 2024, Rubanda District authorities initiated the disbursement of 57 million shillings to 16 beneficiary groups under the Special Grant for Persons with Disabilities.
This grant, administered by the Ministry of Gender, Labor, and Social Development, has been supporting organized PWD groups since the 2009/10 financial year.
