A bright girl

Despite organising many national events for the handicapped children, they are not really getting the expected benefit. In many instances, the handicapped children are not equally encouraged for social rehabilitation. For example, Zakia who won three gold medals, a rare accomplishment among 7,500 participants in the 1999 Olympic contest held in North Carolina, USA was not asked to attend any subsequent events held at the national levels, although many others with lower accomplishments were being given national recognition. Zakia should have been nationally honoured, but the authorities remained unkind to her. I think, these children would be more benefited if they are given financial support at the family level, rather than medals.

We must acknowledge that we need to provide social support and justice to our handicapped children it is our moral duty and national responsibility. We must go forward with this determination. In view of this, I am soliciting the attention of the social welfare ministry and other relevant organisations.