- Each Ministry to have a clear cut plan on disability
- Each Ministry to allocate 3% resources on disability issues as mandated in the XIth plan
- Government to set up a separate Ministry for Disability
I have been disabled for the last 16 years. I have been working in the disability sector for the last 12 years with a complete urban experience only. I participated in the Dharna half heartedly. At the back of my mind there were apprehensions and unwillingness to be a part of such an activity.
I reached there with my colleagues and friends. We purposefully went an hour late as I thought no one will be there on time anyways. By the time we reached there the venue was packed up with over 10,000 people. I had never seen such a large crowd of people and let alone disabled people. There were people from all states of
I was completely shaken by the fact that there were these groups of disabled people who had traveled from small villages to
When I compared myself, as so called role model (having received several awards), I felt absolutely worthless and uncommitted to a cause I have been working for all these 12 years. My concerns of poor standards and understanding of Inclusion seemed so trivial in front of their basic demands.
I am humbled by the spirit of all these people and salute their conviction. Each one of them was a true inspiration and a role model to me.
Dear Shivani,
ReplyDeleteU're still the role model...urban environ ensure no friendly or favourable access afterall. Lack of sensibility and sense in the system can offer only charity and it can't enthuse pride. And this is what u do; helping others to live wid pride. u can never never be worthless. All my best wishes.
Dear Shivani,
ReplyDeleteI share the same role model award with you which I got in 2007 hence I can very much relate to ur feelings. Even I feel I haven't done anything for the cause yet. Trust me, this dissatisfaction is actually the motivation to execute more so let it be. I genuinely admire ur efforts & accomplishments...Good luck & keep up the good work !!