Children from Urmi School brought joy to the Urban Innovation and Infrastructure Summit when they welcomed officials at the Vadodara event on Saturday. Gauri Shardul, a tenth-grade student who cannot see, captivated attendees with her artistic presentation and speech. She gifted a hand-drawn portrait of the chief guest and addressed the gathering about accessibility improvements. The student praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and state leadership for education reforms that help disabled learners succeed. Her message emphasized the need for better city planning that serves all residents.
Gauri advocated for transportation changes, such as accessible buses and metro stations, that remove barriers for people with disabilities. She called for safe cycling paths and textured surfaces that help blind individuals navigate streets independently. Public facilities like restrooms and seating areas should accommodate everyone according to her recommendations. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel shared her remarks on social media and commended the young advocate. The summit brings together experts who develop solutions for cities that work for every citizen.
Gauri advocated for transportation changes, such as accessible buses and metro stations, that remove barriers for people with disabilities. She called for safe cycling paths and textured surfaces that help blind individuals navigate streets independently. Public facilities like restrooms and seating areas should accommodate everyone according to her recommendations. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel shared her remarks on social media and commended the young advocate. The summit brings together experts who develop solutions for cities that work for every citizen.
