Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari has stated that the rehabilitation measures for the differentially abled children should be targeted according to the needs of those affected, with community participation. He was launching the welfare programe "Anuyatra" (means going together) with objective of transforming Kerala to a disabled friendly state in a function held at Thiruvanthapuram. <br/><br/>Anuyatra aims at reducing the barriers in the path of a differently abled person and creating conducive environment for his/her holistic development. Mr Hamid Ansari said that according to a UN supported survey, in India 1.67 % of the population in the age bracket 0-19 has special needs. And 35.29% of all people living with special needs are children. <br/><br/>With the objective of creating confidence and self esteem among children with disabilities, a group of children who are intellectually challenged were trained in magic skills through Academy of magical sciences, Thiruvananthapuram. Vice President declared these 23 children as Ambassadors of Anuyatra Campaign. <br/><br/>The programme "Anuyatra" will be implemented by department of social justice and Kerala Social Security Mission jointly with departments of Health, Education, Local Self Government and National Health Mission. Governor P.Sathasivam, Chief Minister Pinarai Vijayan and other dignitaries attended the colourful function held at Tagore Theatre of Thiruvananthapuram city.