Disabled Persons  

Deepali Sharma and Chhavi Sharma, two sisters from Jaipur, Rajasthan, face disabilities that affect their ability to speak or hear. Their deep bond allows them to understand each other effortlessly, and their paintings have received numerous prestigious awards.

Ummul Kher was born in a poor household in Rajasthan. Her family relocated to Delhi, and after the demise of her mother, she did not receive any support from her family. Despite the difficulties, Ummul successfully cleared NET JRF in 2013. In 2016, Ummul cleared the UPSC exams in her first attempt. She secured 420^th rank and became an IAS officer. 

Arpita Roy lost both her legs in a car accident. With the financial support of her brother, she underwent surgery abroad after a 12-day struggle to gather funds. Today, Arpita stands as a renowned yoga teacher and encourages other people to conquer over all the obstacles in life.

Gujarat’s Neha Bhatt runs a tea startup with the name ‘Ampu Tea Neha.’ In July 2021, Neha met with an accident. Her left side of the body was damaged and due to a delay in treatment, she had to undergo amputation, losing one of her legs. She sells almost 300 cups of tea daily and earns somewhere around Rs 1 to 1.5 lakh in a month.  

Ummul Kher was born on 16 August 1988 in a poor household in Rajasthan. Her family relocated to Delhi, and after the demise of her mother, she did not receive any support from her family. Despite the difficulties, Ummul successfully cleared NET JRF in 2013. In 2016, Ummul cleared the UPSC exams in her first attempt. She secured 420^th rank and became an IAS officer.  

Bengaluru's Independence Day celebrations will have transgenders, disabled persons and HIV positive people sharing stage with dignitaries