Mahasamund Collector Nilesh Kumar Kshirsagar on Sunday felicitated 30-year-old differently able Shanti Bai Thakur for her sheer dedication to excel in adult education. She has become a motivator for continuing adult education.
Congenitally (since birth) Shanti Bai Thakur, resident of Daihanibhata, Baghbhara of Mahasamund district does not have both hands. She does her work using legs like cooking food, and other daily routine works. She also operates a mobile using her legs. Her husband, Indel Thakur is a daily wage earner, an official communication said.
She said the desire to educate existed since childhood. But recently, she thought of gaining education. She learned to write using her legs and then joined the adult education classes. She also motivated her relatives to educate themselves. She had cleared the adult classes examination with good grades.
Observing her motivation and dedication for education, Mahasamund Collector made a courtesy call and handed over books to read.
She intimated that she receives indifferently able pension and ration. Collector asked officials to ensure an ‘Antyodaya card’ for the family, through which 5 kilograms of rice to each member will be given free of cost. Collector also assured to cover her house under the housing scheme.