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Disabled Student in Madhya Pradesh Receives Motorized Scooter to Attend School
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 12:03 PM
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A disabled child who used to travel to school on his mother’s back has been provided a motorized scooter by local authorities after coverage by Amar Ujala, improving his access to education.
The child, who is physically challenged, had been forced to ride on his mother’s back for the daily commute to school, a routine that limited his independence and placed a physical strain on his family.
Local officials in Madhya Pradesh were alerted to the situation after the story appeared in the Amar Ujala newspaper, prompting a swift response from the district administration.
In a recent visit, officials handed over a motorized scooter to the student, a device that will enable him to travel to school on his own. The provision is expected to reduce the burden on his mother and improve his regular attendance, thereby supporting his right to education and greater self‑reliance.
Authorities said the scooter will be maintained by the school’s transport department and that similar assistance could be extended to other students with comparable needs.
Local officials in Madhya Pradesh were alerted to the situation after the story appeared in the Amar Ujala newspaper, prompting a swift response from the district administration.
In a recent visit, officials handed over a motorized scooter to the student, a device that will enable him to travel to school on his own. The provision is expected to reduce the burden on his mother and improve his regular attendance, thereby supporting his right to education and greater self‑reliance.
Authorities said the scooter will be maintained by the school’s transport department and that similar assistance could be extended to other students with comparable needs.