1st artificial limb camp held in Guwahati, 1000 disabled individuals take part

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMay 12, 2024

The government and society should jointly take responsibility for empowering the disabled physically, socially, economically and intellectually, Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said here while inaugurating Narayana Artificial Limb Measurement Camp organized for the services of the differently-abled people at Aashi Apsara Hall, Paltan Bazaar here on Sunday. 

Kataria commended Narayan Seva Sansthan for its longstanding commitment to this cause and congratulated its founder, Kailash Manav and President Prashant Agarwal, for their service in Assam.

Kataria mentioned that serving humans is one of the best things a human can do. Together with the joint efforts of central and state governments, we can integrate differently-abled individuals into society. Narayan Seva Sansthan also works tirelessly for the upliftment of differently-abled individuals. Kataria praised Narayan Seva Sansthan for its nationwide outreach and assured Raj Bhavan’s support for expanding its services in the Northeast.

The event witnessed the participation of over 1000 disabled individuals and representatives from more than 30 organizations.

Governor’s wife Anita Kataria; Vinod Lohia of Purbottar Pradeshiya Marwari Sammelan, Mahaveer Prasad Jain of Digamber Panchayat Bhavan Trust, Umesh Kumar of Bihar Foundation, Ramesh Goenka of Marwari Hospital, Ratan Lal Sharma of Brahmin Sabha, director of Narayan Seva Sansthan Vandana Agarwal, Bajrang Lal Surana of Shwetamber Jain Terapanth Sabha and Kailash Lohia of Guwahati Goushala.

The Governor also distributed 11 wheelchairs while also inquiring about the experiences of individuals with disabilities who had benefited from artificial limbs.

Rajat Gaur, the Head of the Mahagangotri Department, shared insights into Sansthan’s 39 years of service and outlined its vision for the next five years. Notable support came from volunteer organizations like the Purvottar Pradesiya Marwari Sammelan, Purvottar Pradesiya Marwari Yuva Manch, Shri Guwahati Goushala, Agrawal Sabha, Maheshwari Sabha, Shwetambar Jain Terapanth Sabha, all their Mahila Mandal, Digambar Jain, Rotary Club, Haryana Charitable Trust, Bihar Foundation, Brahmin Sabha, Shri Guru Singh Sabha.

Camp coordinator Achal Singh Bhati reported that over 500 differently-abled individuals attended the camp, where a 20-member team from the Sansthan provided services.