Relief for the victims of the earthquake in Nepal has flooded from every corner of Gujarat. In another case of such empathy, Ahmedabad-based Blind Men’s Association (BMA) has come forward to help the visually impaired and physically challenged people in the quake-hit country. “The BMA volunteers have started raising funds for the earthquake-affected people who lost their limbs and need urgent rehabilitation services,” said Dinesh Bahl of BMA, adding, the BMA is also in the process to reconstruct a blind school for the victims.
BMA has already dispatched a consignment of equipment which would be helpful for the physically challenged people in Nepal. According to Bahl, as many as 36 pairs of small aluminum crutches and 20 aluminum adjustable sticks have been sent to Nepal. Besides, 44 pairs of small adjustable elbow crutches and 20 of big adjustable elbow crutches, 20 pairs of MS Walkers have also been sent to the neighboring country.
last month Gujarat Ministers, including Chief Minister Anandiben Patel and other MlAs donated a month’s salary to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for the victims. The Chief Minister, Council of her Ministers, State Assembly speaker, Deputy Speaker and Chief whip donated Rs65,000, each and other BJP MlAs donated Rs55,000 each for the quake victims of Nepal. The total donation worth Rs69.40 lakh from Gujarat BJP MlAs will be used for the rehabilitation work.