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Chhattisgarh Artist Basant Sahu Waits 30 Years for Electronic Wheelchair
✍️ ETV Bharat
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 02:33 PM
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Basant Sahu, a national award‑winning artist from Chhattisgarh, has been waiting for an electronic wheelchair for three decades.
Basant Sahu, a celebrated artist from Chhattisgarh, received a national award for his contributions to the arts. The artist, who has a disability, has been waiting for an electronic wheelchair for 30 years.
The prolonged wait has made it difficult for Sahu to move freely and continue his artistic work. He has repeatedly requested assistance from state authorities, but the delivery of the wheelchair has been delayed.
The government’s disability support schemes promise electronic wheelchairs to eligible persons, yet Sahu’s case highlights gaps in implementation. He hopes that the promised aid will finally reach him soon.
Sahu’s story has drawn attention to the challenges faced by disabled artists in accessing essential mobility aids in India.
The prolonged wait has made it difficult for Sahu to move freely and continue his artistic work. He has repeatedly requested assistance from state authorities, but the delivery of the wheelchair has been delayed.
The government’s disability support schemes promise electronic wheelchairs to eligible persons, yet Sahu’s case highlights gaps in implementation. He hopes that the promised aid will finally reach him soon.
Sahu’s story has drawn attention to the challenges faced by disabled artists in accessing essential mobility aids in India.