मानवतेची सेवा ही सर्व कामांमध्ये पुण्य आहेः मुख्य न्यायाधीश शरद बोबडे : संजय पाटील

Sanjay Patil : Nagpur : Being conscious about human suffering and offering a helping hand to fellow humans is the greatest work. The endeavour of Shree Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti to usher in new sunshine in the lives of handicapped is an apt occasion to celebrate humanity, said Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad Bobde. The CJI was addressing gathering at MLA Hostel lawns on Sunday where he inaugurated eight-day camp organised by National Legal Services Authority and Maharashtra State Legal Services Authority. CJI opined that today the occasion is merely celebration of humanity.Indeed the efforts of D R Mehta, Padma Bhushan, and a driving force behind Samiti, in alleviating sufferings of fellow human beings is something phenomenal. Perhaps in the high state of consciousness when the human being evolves he is moved by suffering of others and decides to do something about that. Therefore the work of Shree Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti is phenomenal. The occasion was indeed poignant and one could see the sense of pride that handicapped persons felt after being fitted with Jaipur foot, the artificial knee or limb. And when the youngest of the beneficiaries, Iccha, just three and half years old, was given the artificial limb by CJI the entire gathering was overwhelmed. Even for the Lordships, CJI Bobde and his fellow judges, there was a sense of self-satisfaction for getting a chance to be at service of humanity.
The esteemed gathering at the venue was also amazed when one of the recipient Danny provided a display of self reliance that he got after being fitted with Jaipur foot, when he jumped off the stage. The demo arranged by Samiti was to showcase that the artificial limb functions similar to natural and can withstand any force. On the dais, Justice Bhushan Gavai, Judge, Supreme Court of India, Justice B P Dharmadhikari, Acting Chief Justice, Bombay High Court, Ajit Singh, Lokyukta, Odisha, Justice Ravi Deshpande, Senior Administrative Judge, Nagpur Appellate, Bombay High Court, Justice S B Shukre, Judge, Bombay High Court, Nagpur Bench, D R Mehta, Ajay Sancheti, Founder Member, Mahavir International Service Trust, Nagpur, Madhu Sarda, Chairperson, were also seated.
D R Mehta, Founder and Patron-in-Chief, Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti, Jaipur, in his short address outlined the area of Samiti’s work. “One have attended so many programmes till date but today’s event is etched forever in memory, said Justice Bhushan Gavai, adding that one got a sense of self satisfaction at seeing the smile on the faces of Divyangs.” Indeed attending such programmes gives one a sense of fulfillment and happiness forever. At the outset, Justice Ravi Deshpande in his welcome address said that it is a moment of delight for District Legal Service Authority to organise such a mega event in city. He thanked Justice N V Ramana, Chairperson, NLSA, for sanctioning the event for city.
Madhu Sarda elaborated on the efforts put in by individuals in holding the camp at MLA Hostel. She also thanked the donors for their generosity that helped in putting together resources necessary to extend helping hands to Divyangs. On the occasion students of Deaf and Dumb School, Saoner, and another local schools presented a dance choreographed on famous Hindi songs. Archana Jhavery, Chief Project Co-ordinator, Shiv Agrawal, Project Director, Sunita Surana, Project Director, were felicitated for their efforts in holding the camp. Sharvari Joshi, Civil Judge, and Radhika Bajaj conducted the proceedings while Bharat Parekh proposed a vote of thanks.