Page 10 - Mann Ki Baat April 2022

world with benefits resulting from
extraordinary capabilities of our
Divyang friends. We have seen
what our Divyang brothers and
sisters can achieve at the Tokyo
Paralympics. Just like in sports,
our Divyang friends are doing
wonders in arts, academics and
many other fields, but with the
help of the power of technology,
they achieve even greater
milestones. Therefore, nowadays,
the country is constantly making
efforts to make the resources and
infrastructure more accessible
for the differently abled. Various
start-ups and organizations in the
country are doing inspirational
work in this direction. One such Indian paralympic shooter Avani Lekhara
receiving Padma Shri Award from
organization is ‘Voice of Specially Hon'ble President Shri Ram Nath Kovind
Abled People’. This organization
art gallery is an example of how
is promoting new opportunities in
our Divyang friends are capable
the field of assistive technology.
of extraordinary skills and what
An innovative initiative has also
extraordinary abilities they
been taken to promote the work
possess. What are the challenges
of Divyang artists to the world.
in the lives of our Divyang friends,
‘Voice of Specially Abled People’
where can they reach after
has prepared a digital art gallery
overcoming these challenges?
for paintings of such artists. This
One can feel many such similar
stories in these paintings. If you
also know any Divyang friend,
then through digital technology,
you can help them in showcasing
their talent to the world. Our
Divyang friends must also
participate in such endeavours.

My dear countrymen,
weather is getting hotter very
fast in most parts of the country.
Divyang artist presenting a painting to the
Prime Minister This rising heat equally increases

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