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NEET 2018: SC notice to Centre, Gujarat on student with low vision
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to the Centre and the Gujarat government on a plea filed by a student suffering from low vision and who has cleared the NEET 2018 undergraduate examination, seeking direction to issue him a disability certificate as per the law so that he could take admission in the MBBS course.
Seeking response from the Centre and state government, a vacation bench of Justice U.U. Lalit and Justice Deepak Gupta said it would examine whether a person suffering from disability of low vision can be allowed to pursue a MBBS course, become a doctor and treat patients.
The bench was of the view that other professions like legal or teaching, it could be understood that even a blind person can successfully pursue the career and that in MBBS it would have to see how much it was feasible and possible.
In low vision, eyesight cannot be corrected or improved.
Appearing for minor student Purswami Ashutosh, senior advocate Sanjay Hegde and advocate Govind Jee contended that there was already a provision for reservation of five per cent seats of total intake capacity in the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016.
The plea sought direction to the Centre and the Gujarat government for implementing the reservation scheme for persons with benchmark disability, as mandated by provisions of the Act and issuance of the certificate of disability.
The bench asked the student to be present before the committee of B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad within three days with the copy of the apex court’s order.
It ordered that the student shall be medically examined and the appropriate medical certification regarding his claim that he suffers from low vision shall be transmitted to the registry of the apex court within four days therefrom.
The bench has posted the matter for further hearing on July 3.
The student has said that on May 30, he had visited Vardhman Mahavir Medical College in Delhi for disability certificate as notified by the central government, but they refused to assess his disability.
On June 6, his father had met the doctors concerned of the committee at the B.J. Medical College at Ahmedabad for issuance of disability certificate, but they had received no response from the state government, contended the student.
The plea claimed that the student had appeared for NEET UG examination 2018 under the physically handicapped category and has scored an all India rank of 4,68,982 and 419th rank in the Physically Handicapped category.
He has a fair chance of getting a seat in medical/dental colleges in All India Quota/state government medical colleges under the special category, claimed the plea.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.