Vadodara Collector helped differently-abled people to wear calipers, on the occasion of World Disability Day

On Friday a unique example was seen of how much the district administration is sensitive towards the disabled. Vadodara Collector R. B. Barad who was present in a program organized by District Disability Rehabilitation Center went straight to the beneficiaries and help them wear calipers.

On the occasion of World Disability Day, a program of distribution of equipment assistance to the disabled was organized at SSG Hospital on Friday. 25 divyang beneficiaries were provided with necessary help in the camp organized by the Divyang Rehabilitation Center under the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment of the Central Government.

Premkumar Dilliwala got gangrene in his legs. Generally, a person with abnormal diabetes is more likely to have gangrene. However, Premkumar did not have diabetes and still had to amputate his right leg below the knee due to gangrene. Considering his permanent disability and financial need, his company’s managers asked him to continue the job and the company showed readiness to provide desk work that suits him. On Friday Collector R.B. Barad helped Premkumar wear the calipers.

In another case, 62-year-old Mahendra Babubhai Solanki was changing the tire of a vehicle during his driving job a year ago and suffered a concussion. He was examined at SSG and later had his arm amputated. Now, he has been fitted with an artificial arm and hopes to get a job as a security guard.

The Collector appealed to them to use their right to vote in the general election. He also informed about the facilities provided by the Election Commission to the disabled to go for polls.

Medical superintendent Dr. Ranjan Aiyer and other senior doctors remain present at the program.