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The
World Health Organization defines
Disability as follows:
"Disabilities
is an umbrella term, covering
impairments, activity limitations, and
participation restrictions. An
impairment is a problem in body function
or structure; an activity limitation is
a difficulty encountered by an
individual in executing a task or
action; while a participation
restriction is a problem experienced by
an individual in involvement in life
situations. Thus disability is a
complex phenomenon, reflecting an
interaction between features of a
person’s body and features of the
society in which he or she lives.'"
An
individual may also qualify as disabled
if he/she has had an impairment in the
past or is seen as disabled based on a
personal or group standard or norm. Such
impairments may include physical,
sensory, and cognitive or developmental
disabilities. Mental disorders (also
known as psychiatric or psychosocial
disability) and various types of chronic
disease may also be considered
qualifying disabilities.
A
disability may occur during a person's
lifetime or may be present from birth. A
physical impairment is any disability
which limits the physical function of
limbs or fine or gross motor ability.
Persons
with disabilities can also lead a normal life and sometimes they can do better
than an ordinary person. Please the following successful people with
disabilities
Shri S. Soundarassu of Villianur, Pondicherry is an
Orthopaedically Handicapped with 45% disability. He was working as a Offset
Printing operator. He was given a loan of Rs.2,37,500/- under the schemes of
NHFDC about 5 years ago, with which he set up his own Offset Printing Press. He
is running his business profitably with income of more than Rs. 12,000/- per
month. He is also employing two persons. His social status has also improved
significantly.
State
Channelising Agency – Pondicherry Corporation for Development of Women and
Handicapped Persons Ltd.
MSH/ 1059
Shri Robinson Francis D’Souza, Mumbai
Proj- STD/PCO &
General Store
Shri Robinson Francis D’Souza, Mumbai, Mahrashtra is visually
impaired with 100% disability. He was given financial assistance of Rs.50,000/-
under the schemes of NHFDC, with this loan he set up a STD/PCO Booth sum
General Store. He is running his business confidently with the help of his
family member. With income from this business, he has become economically self
reliant and also supporting his family financially.
State
Channelising Agency – Maharashtra State Handicapped Finance and Development
Corporation, Mumbai
MSH - 717
Shri Shambhu
Sarkar
Mumbai
Proj-Mobile Pan
Shop on Tricycle
Shri
Shambhu Sarkar, Mumbai, Mahrashtra is Orthopedically Handicapped with 60%
disability. He lost his two legs in a railway accident. He was given a small
term loan of Rs. 15,000/-. With this loan he purchased a tricycle and setup a
mobile Pan shop on this. He is running his business of selling pan on Tricycle
in a public place near Maha Palika Office, Mumbai. He earns about Rs.3,000/-
p.m. and leading an economically independent life.
State
Channelising Agency – Maharashtra State Handicapped Finance and Development
Corporation, Mumbai
CHH-160
Shri Ritesh Kumar
Soni
Chattisgarh
Proj –
Fabrication work
Shri Ritesh Kumar Soni, Kalridham, Chattisgarh is Orthopaedically
disabled with 45% disability. He obtained a loan of Rs. 50,000/- under the
schemes of NHFDC with which he started Fabrication Works. During this short
duration he managed to run the business very remuneratively. He is living a
dignified life. He is paying loan dues regularly.
State
Channelising Agency – Chattisgarh Nishaktjan Vitta Aivam Vikas Nigam
CHH-75
Shri Mohan Kumar
Gajender
Dhamtari,
Chhattisgarh
Proj- Pesticides
and Fertilizer Shop
Shri Mohan Kumar Gajender, Dhamtari, Chattisgarh is
Orthopaedically Handicapped with 45% disability. He was unemployed and did not
have a source of income. He could not start his own business because of lack of
finance. He was given loan of Rs. 95,000/- under the schemes of NHFDC with which
he started Pesticides and Fertilizer Shop. Presently, he is earning about Rs.
8,000/- to Rs.9000/- per month. He is maintaining his family well and also
saving some money. He is payment the loan dues regularly.
State
Channelising Agency – Chattisgarh Nishaktjan Vitta Aivam Vikas Nigam
CHH - 54
Shri Tijau Ram
Jaiswal, Chhattisgarh
Proj- Readymade
Garment
Shri Tijau Ram
Jaiswal, Kabirdham, Chattisgarh is Orthopaedically Handicapped with 45%
disability. He was running a very small shop for selling cloths & his income
from the shop was very low. The income was not sufficient to make both ends
meet. He obtained a loan of Rs. 95,000/- under the schemes of NHFDC. He expanded
his business and his income from the business improved. Now he is supporting his
family very comfortably and also paying the loan instalment on regular basis.
State
Channelising Agency – Chattisgarh Nishaktjan Vitta Aivam Vikas Nigam
CHH - 42
Ms. Meena Kewat
Chhattisgarh
Proj- Grocery
Shop
Ms. Meena Kewat,
Dhamtari, Chattisgarh is an Orthopaedically Handicapped with 50% disability.
Despite the constrain of her mobility, she was stitching clothes at Village
level. She came to know about the schemes of financial assistance for
handicapped persons. She was sanctioned loan to an extent of Rs. 50,000/- under
the schemes of NHFDC to start a Grocery shop. With the help of her family
members, she constructed a room to set up the Kirana Store. Now, she is earning
Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 4,500/- per month. With the income from the shop, she has
raised the social status of her family. She is paying her loan dues regularly.
State
Channelising Agency – Chattisgarh Nishaktjan Vitta Aivam Vikas Nigam
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