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T. Sesha Giri: One man army
As a child, Sesha Giri was afflicted with progressive muscular dystrophy, leaving
him severely disabled in both upper and lower extremities. Struggling against
all odds, he graduated from Calcutta University and was employed by the Railways
in 1976. Being self-sufficient himself, he became acutely conscious of other
disabled people who were in desperate need of rehabilitation, and founded the
South Eastern Welfare Association for the Handicapped (S.E.W.A.H.) at Kharagpur.
In his own unique way, Sesha Giri has made a difference in the lives of many around him. He worked towards motivating the Railways and State Government departments to fill vacancies reserved for disabled people. Thanks to his efforts, a special coach was provided for disabled people in E.M.U. locals in the suburban section of the South Eastern Railways.
He also succeeded in creating a barrier-free environment by ensuring that ramps were built in all public areas in Midnapore District. One of these is at the Kharagpur Railway Station, which has the longest platform in the world! He has also made available a park – Navajeevan Udyan – and facilities for the recreation of physically disabled railway staff and children.
Sesha Giri is also active in the promotion of self-employment and in advocating equal rights and opportunities for disabled people. He has been instrumental in ensuring reservation for physically disabled students in educational and technical institutions, with the objective of making them self-reliant.
Sesha Giri received the National Award from the Government of India in 1983, as well as State Awards in 1981 and 1991.
Office Supdt., Commercial Deptt., S.E. Railways, Kharagpur
Founder & President, South Eastern Welfare Association for the Handicapped
L/33 A-1, Unit No. 6, New Settlement
Kharagpur 721301; West Bengal
Phone: 91-3222-292 068
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