Inaugurating a sports academy for preferentially abled persons Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said that his Government was committed to provide help to the people who are willing to set up their institutions that would help the society at large.
“Talent is everywhere. We need to harness them and if required to protect them. That’s what my government is doing,” Yadav said while laying the foundation stone of a sports academy built by Arunima Sinha, the first female amputee to climb the Mt Everst.
The academy will come up in Bethar in Unnao, 45 kms from lucknow. Yadav also laid foundation stone of Viklang Khel Academy which when complete will hold sports meet of preferentially abled persons.
Yadav said that Arunima is a role model for the thousands of people who meet tragey in their lives. “Many of them lose their confidence. But this was not the case with Arunima, who despite losing her left leg, conquered Mt Everest. This was possible only because she had the will to do it,” Chief Ministers said.
“The nation salutes the courage of Arunima. It is the same courage that has prompted her to start academy for the preferentially abled persons. The Government will provide all facilities to her,” Chief Minister said.
During his speech Yadav also talked about good work being done by his government in last three and half years. He talked about 102 and 108 Samajwadi Ambulance Service and explained Government’s commitment to improve infrastructure.
“Country’s longest road is beign built by the state government. This road will revolutionise the areas from where it will pass. Mandis will come up along the two sides of the Agra-lucknow Expressway giving direct jobs to thousands of youth and indirect job to million of farmers,” Yadav said.
Arunima in her address said that her courage, determination and dedication played important role in achieving my goal. “leg is but obviously required to climb Mt. Everest, but what is needed most is a brave heart,” she said.
Ratan Tata also graced the occasion.