HYDERABAD: A mega free Narayan Modular Artificial Limb and Caliper Fitment Camp, along with a Bhamashah Felicitation Ceremony, was organized by Narayan Seva Sansthan at Exhibition Grounds, Hyderabad, in collaboration with CSR partners Make a Change Foundation (UK), Golden Jubilee, and Shree Swaminarayan Temple Willesden (UK).

The camp was graced by Chief Guest Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla, Governor of Telangana, and Guest of Honour Shri T. G. Bharath, Minister of Industries and Commerce, Andhra Pradesh.

During the camp, 815 Narayan Modular artificial limbs and calipers were provided free of cost to 745 differently-abled individuals. Some beneficiaries received lower limbs, some upper limbs, while others were fitted with multiple limbs. Steps that had been halted for years began moving again, and faces once filled with despair now reflected confidence and joy. The camp witnessed several emotional moments- some beneficiaries played football for the first time with their new legs, while others experienced independence by drinking water with their newly fitted hands.

Chief Guest, Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, expressed his emotions, stating, “Today’s scenes reflect the true victory of humanity. Narayan Seva Sansthan has taken service to remarkable heights. Watching the Divyang parade, I could not hold myself back and personally greeted and encouraged them. Under the leadership of Prashant Agarwal, this work is an inspiration for the entire nation and the world.”

He also extended his best wishes to all beneficiaries and assured full support from Raj Bhavan.

Guest of Honour, Andhra Pradesh Minister for Industries and Commerce T. G. Bharath, said, “This initiative of Narayan Seva Sansthan is a powerful example of empowering differently-abled individuals and integrating them into the mainstream of society. This is not just service, but a life-transforming mission.”

He also announced plans to organize a similar camp in his constituency.

Social worker Satya Bhushan Jain, Patron Alka Choudhary, Trustee & Director Devendra Choubisa, and PR Head Bhagwan Prasad Gaur welcomed the dignitaries in traditional Mewari style.

The program commenced with the ceremonial lamp lighting. The Governor interacted with beneficiaries, witnessed their parade, and also learned about the German technology used in manufacturing the artificial limbs. Telangana MLC Boggur Dayanand also visited the camp and appreciated the organization’s efforts.

Providing details, Trustee & Director Devendra Choubisa said that over 1,000 Disabled individuals had registered during the selection camp held on February 1, out of which 745 beneficiaries were served in this camp. He added that the expert team successfully fitted advanced Narayan Modular limbs and also trained beneficiaries in their usage and maintenance. Free meals, refreshments, and tea were arranged for all attendees.

The vote of thanks was delivered by Patron Alka Choudhary. Hundreds of donors, including Rahul Khanna, Mahendra Agarwal, Govind Rathi, Ashok Pamrecha, Mahendra Golcha of Vardhman Bank, and Prem Prakash Singhvi, were felicitated. The event was anchored by Mahim Jain.

Notably, Narayan Seva Sansthan has been dedicated to selfless service since 1985. Its founder, Kailash Manav, has been honored with the Padma Shri, while President Prashant Agarwal received the President’s Award in 2023.

So far, the organization has provided free artificial limbs to over 39,591 differently-abled individuals and has offered free medical treatment to more than 452,000 beneficiaries.

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GUJARAT: The Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), in association with the Directorate of Social Defence and Gujarat State Handicapped (Divyang) Finance and Development Corporation, Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Govt. of Gujarat has set up the Centre for Empowerment of Differently Abled (CEDA). Today, EDII observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by felicitating successful Divyang entrepreneurs and inviting noted professionals to talk about the need to have an inclusive society with opportunities for all.

Chief Guest, Shri Rajesh Aggarwal, IAS, Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India graced the event virtually. Also present on the occasion were: Shri Jayant Kishor, IAS, Under Secretary, Social Justice & Empowerment Dept., Govt. of Gujarat; Shri Yuvraj Seddharth, Under Secretary, Dept. of Panchayat, Govt. Of Gujarat; Shri Nisheeth Mehta, Founder & CEO, Microsign Products (recruits only differently abled); Shri Kalpesh Vaniya, Dy. Director, Directorate of Social Justice, Govt. of Gujarat and Shri J S Saini, Professor, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research, Chandigarh.

On the occasion, Shri Rajesh Aggarwal said, “The society has to bring in empathy in its approach towards the differently abled. The focus should be on empowerment through training, skill-building, and counseling. New opportunities need to be created for them and they need to be assimilated into the mainstream. The government is working in this area with the support of institutions like EDII.”

Shri Kishor emphasized how disability should not make a person lose the willingness and the confidence to achieve their goal. He said, “One must defeat the odds and keep moving ahead with grit and persistence. There are several newer initiatives of the Department towards social inclusion of the differently abled and I am sure these will cumulatively bring about a huge change five years down the line.”

Shri Yuvraj Seddharth appreciated EDII’s initiative in making the differently abled self-reliant. He talked about the schemes and policies that should reach them and the need to sensitize the differently abled to comprehend the finer aspects of these measures instituted for them.

Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII, said, “The differently-abled have unique competencies. These need to be identified and nurtured holistically. EDII’s Centre for Empowerment for Differently Abled has reached out to 8,000 potential entrepreneurs through sensitization and training programs, and 683 enterprises have been set up until March 2022 by differently-abled entrepreneurs. We look forward to developing many more enterprises owned by the differently abled and making it an inclusive society.”

Addressing the gathering, Shri Nisheeth Mehta, an entrepreneur who employs only the differently abled opined, “There is a need to remove attitudinal barriers and provide rehabilitation for the differently abled and this will come about when the differently abled and the abled differently are put on the same platform. This way, those who can recruit them or give them a better life will be able to identify their strengths better.”

On this occasion, noted Divyang Entrepreneurs were awarded for rising above their limitations. The awardees included CA. Vipin Jain (Manoj Vipin & Co.); Mr. Ketankumar R. Patel (Shree Weltex Industries); Mr. Amitkumar M Patel (NexusLink Services India Pvt. Ltd); Mr. Hemendra N Jansari (Y.H.R. Multiple Supply & Services) and Ms. Nisha Salet (Satva Packaging). Each was presented with a citation and a cash award.

The one-day event also saw several panel discussions on removing the hurdles faced by the differently abled and making the world a better one for them.

As a part of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, sports competitions for the disabled including carrom, chess, badminton, and table tennis & painting competition (for deaf & mute children) were organized on Friday and the winners were awarded on Saturday in this event.

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