Date:18/11/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/11/18/stories/2007111857850400.htm
New Delhi Auto, taxi drivers pledge their eyes Bindu Shajan Perappadan NEW DELHI: Not exactly the city dwellers' favourites, Delhi's taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers seem to have their heart in the right place about this one at least. In a collective show of solidarity to the cause of the disabled, a group of taxi and auto drivers and their families have come forward to pledge their eyes. The group, which will pledge their eyes at a function in the Capital this Sunday, is also associated with the "Abilities Mela -- Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahin" that is scheduled to be held in Delhi next month. The mela is aimed at promoting employment opportunities for physically and mentally challenged persons. >From this Sunday, this select group of auto-rickshaws drivers will also carry >the slogan "Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahin" urging people to visit the mela and take a look at the special abilities of the differently-abled people. Taxi and Auto Sangharsh Samiti president Som Nath said on Saturday: "We are very excited about this new project and are motivated to be part of it. Our samiti has been involved in several humanitarian projects and we are proud of the fact that drivers from the Capital have yet again enrolled themselves in a unique and good project." According to an organiser, the mela is a platform for demonstrating skills, creativity and potential of the differently-abled persons. It is being supported by the National Trust, an organisation mandated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for the welfare of persons with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation and multiple disabilities, and the Blind Relief Association. To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
