Special programmes for I-Day planned in bangalore This Independence Day will see senior citizens , visually impaired and physically challenged people come together and celebrate it in a unique way. It will see flag hoisting, performance by a musical troupe by the visually impaired and launch of special projects in front of office of deputy director, horticulture , near Siddapura Gate, Lalbagh, on Friday.
This initiative has been taken up by the Amaravathi, Senior Citizens Adda in association with Lalbagh Walkers Association and IDL Foundation, a non-profit NGO. Speaking to the reporters, P K Paul, founder and executive trustee of IDL Foundation said 60% of the 3,000 walkers in Lalbagh Botanical Garden are senior citizens. It will give the opportunity to senior citizens to participate in this programme. Patriotic songs will be played by the IDL Blind Band. The idea is to spread the message that senior citizens can also be helpful and reach out to the visually and physically challenged people , said Paul. On the occasion, about 150 radio sets will be gifted to the visually impaired. For details, contact Paul, at 9342530290 or Sadashiv at 9844023561. regards, prateek agarwal. cell: 09928341197 e-mails: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- you can visit my website for lots of stuff related to visually impaired and others. please go on to www.prateekagarwal.webs.com Click here to comment on this story. Join Access India convention: For updates on it visit: http://accessindia.org.in/harish/convention.htm Registration is now open! To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
