Dear Avinash,
I fully agree with Kanchan.
Mr. Modi became a chief minister, immediately started many scheme for
persons with disabilities namely "Mahrshi Astravakra C B R" and allotted 70
Corrodes rupees. 2 Sant Surdas scheme. etc.
Praful Vyas.
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From: "Kanchan Pamnani" <kanchanpamn...@gmail.com>
To: "AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issuesconcerning
thedisabled." <accessindia@accessindia.org.in>
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2014 5:27 PM
Subject: Re: [AI] Help needed from friends in Gujarat for an article
Hi Avinash,
I really dont have an answer to what you need to know but I have some
observations to make:
1. No government can really make a difference for the better unless we
raise our voices asking for improvement. Compared to other parts of
India-Gujrat seems to be quieter in the last 10 years. So was this calm
because it was a great State or because we didnt agitate enough I cant
say. Your article will reflect this though my personal bet is that the
Disabled did not agitate much nor did the NGOs look at the problems of
identification, backlog, promotions etc. I could be wrong and I will be
happy to be corrected.
2. Bhaskar Mehta a blind person was the State Commissioner for part of
these 10 years. This was much before Mr. Pincha took charge in Delhi. I
guess one plus point for the Mody government.
3. I have heard but I cannot confirm this -Mr. Mody used to be a volunteer
at BPA and used to read to theVI long before he became a person of
prominance. If true then he has some knowledge of the problems.
4. The assistant teachers problem has existed in many states and the High
Courts have been hearing these matters across the country. I can recall
the same problem in Karnataka, West Bengal and Gujrat. This is the
agitation you are referring to.
5. If I compare the information I have from Gujrat and the work in
Maharashtra then I would say that we in maharashtra are in constant
battle- agitation, court cases, representations etc. I do not see this in
Gujrat and many other states.
6. Has Mr. Mody's government given us good footpaths, good ramps and
pedistrian crossings on those great roads that we hear of?
7. If you really want to do this article you will have to speak with some
of our list members who will have an opinion but wont bother to write.
Also you will have to speak with the 2 big NGOs of Ahmedabad -BPA and
Sense International.Then to get the realistic picture many more will have
to be identified.
8. Sometimes we forget in the Rights based approach that the Charity model
has also helped. NGOs get some funds from the State. If these funds are
not released on time then the NGOs cannot render services and the
beneficiaries do not get training, education etc. therefore it is not only
the CM but the minister in charge and the bureaucrats of the social
justice ministry, the Commissioner, the Judges etc who determine the fate
of the disabled of the State.
9. There are some instances from Gujrat of the Disabled having
difficulties withboarding trains and other transport. These must be blamed
on the government but on which government? Has anything been done after
these incidents or are these never going to be repeated again!
10. If you are thinking of what to expect at the Centre in case Mr. Mody
becomes PM, then be rest assured it wont be any different from the current
government.We have won many battles because we agitated, wrote letters,
fought in court, made a public noise and did everything advocacy teaches
us. We have also done some of this work with the current Oppposition so
they are also quite aware and will hopefully take off without much
prodding,agitation and representation.Whoever becomes PM and whoever
becomes the Social Justice Minister please dont expect miracles or a bad
showing. We will learn to live with the new government and we will learn
to press the right buttons.
Best of luck I would love to read your article.
Kanchan Pamnani
Advocate & Solicitor
9, Suleman Chambers,
Battery Street, Colaba,
Mumbai - 400 039.
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From: "avinash shahi" <shahi88avin...@gmail.com>
To: "AccessIndia: a list for discussing accessibility and issues
concerningthe disabled." <accessindia@accessindia.org.in>
Sent: Saturday, April 26, 2014 2:36 PM
Subject: Re: [AI] Help needed from friends in Gujarat for an article
Listen gentlemen there's something called Oral history and oral
testomony.
I have talked to people I have with me Gujarat High Court's judgment
and news clip where five blind sat on fast when they were not getting
appointed as an assisstant teachers in the state.
Poor Indians can speak but are deprived of education and writing
skills; it doesn't mean we discount their oral revelations.
If you can't provide documents of improvement in the lives of disabled
there, better refrain from intervention and don't attempt to turn the
discourse from its original objective.
On 4/26/14, jignesh thakur <jigneshthaku...@gmail.com> wrote:
You have abused enough to Gujarat and modi, without any data.
Still you need more material to abuse more?
Please use your talent and energy in proper work.
Abusing modi and Gujarat won't solve any purpose.
And wait for some time, you will have to ask for national data after
16th
may.
On 4/25/14, avinash shahi <shahi88avin...@gmail.com> wrote:
Please friends from Gujarat, I need your favour, I need any
report/article/book/research which talks about How persons with
disabilities have experienced empowerment or its contrary in Gujarat
since Narender Modi is the Cheif Minister of the State? help me, my
e-mail id: shahi88avin...@gmail.com
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M.Phil Research Scholar
Centre for The Study of Law and Governance
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi India
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