WINNERS OF 'MINI GAMES' MEET PM
Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee has
stressed the need to further intensify the efforts of both the
government and non-governmental organisations for providing a
self-reliant, dignified and productive life to the physically
challenged people. He was addressing a delegation of physically
challenged children who won medals at ‘Mini-Games Sporting Tournament’
held at Grantham, United Kingdom, from April 26 to April 28, 2002.
The winners met the Prime Minister at his residence today.
The Prime Minister praised the achievements
of the children for making their country proud in an international
event. It is the responsibility of everybody to provide all the
necessary opportunities to the physically challenged people to
realise their fullest potential, he said. Applauding the role
of Sucheta Kriplani, Shiksha Niketan, Manak Lao, Jodhpur, for
preparing these students for the challenge of a highly competitive
international event, Shri Vajpayee expressed the desire to visit
the institution at an appropriate time. He also asked the officials
from the Institution to come out with a proposal so that Central
Government can provide the required assistance for the upliftment
of the physically challenged children. The Prime Minister also
lauded the efforts of the Shiksha Niketan in the direction of
rehabilitating the opium addicts of the area.
The Prime Minister also expressed happiness
over the support and assistance provided by the various departments
of the Government for enabling the ten-member squad to participate
in the tournament. The Prime Minister also witnessed a demonstration
of physical activities by the children.
The winners included Master Janak Singh,
Master Amar Singh, Master Shaitana Ram Meghwal, Master Prakash
Meghwal, Master Prema Ram Chaudhary, Master Rana Ram Chaudhary.
The even was organised by Disability Sports, England.
Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri
Bhairon Singh Shekhawat and Minister of State for Rural Development,
Shri Subhash Maharia were also present on the occasion.
