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Time of India
14-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Ramps and customized wheelchairs at Tvm Central
T'puram: In a novel step towards ensuring accessible travel for all, portable wheelchair ramps and customised wheelchairs were introduced at the central railway station in Thampanoor to enhance the travel experience of disabled persons and senior citizens. Thiruvananthapuram railway division, in collaboration with NGOs Swarga Foundation, Pallium India and Care & Share, unveiled 'Project Sugamya – Breaking Barriers' on Monday. Divisional railway manager Manish Thaplyal inaugurated the programme, which provided 15 mobile ramps and 15 specially designed wheelchairs to the railways. These new facilities will be stationed at various station managers' offices throughout the division, ensuring quick deployment when needed. The customized wheelchairs are engineered for seamless movement within stations and train coaches, prioritizing user independence, comfort and safety. TNN
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Portable ramps, customised wheelchairs introduced for rail passengers in Thiruvananthapuram Division
In a novel step towards ensuring accessible travel for all, Thiruvananthapuram Division, Southern Railway, in association with NGOs Swarga Foundation, Pallium India, and Care & Share, introduced 'Project Sugamya – Breaking Barriers' at Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station on Monday. As part of this initiative, portable wheelchair ramps and customised wheelchairs are introduced at railway stations to enhance the travel experience of differently-abled persons and senior citizens. Dr. Manish Thaplyal, Divisional Railway Manager, Thiruvananthapuram inaugurated the facilities in the presence of representatives from the NGOs. As part of the initiative, 15 mobile ramps and 15 customised wheelchairs have been handed over to railways. At stations, the wheelchairs and portable ramps will be placed at the station manager's office at various railway stations in the division for easy access and quick deployment. These wheelchairs are specially designed to facilitate barrier-free movement within station premises and inside coaches. They are designed to offer independence, comfort, and safety to users. The portable ramps enable smooth boarding and alighting of differently-abled passengers using wheelchairs, ensuring safe and hassle-free entry and exit near coach entrances. Ms. Swarnalatha J., managing trustee, Swarga Foundation was present during the function. Senior officers A. Vijuvin, senior divisional operating manager; Lipin Raj M.P., senior divisional personnel officer; and Sunil Kumar, divisional commercial manager, Thiruvananthapuram along with station officials were present during the occasion. Project Sugamya stands as a unique example of how organisations with a shared vision of service can partner with Indian Railways to empower differently-abled individuals, enabling them to travel with dignity, independence, and confidence, said a statement from the Southern Railway.
The Hindu
26-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Support group meeting for Parkinson's disease in Coimbatore on June 28
Parivarthan for Parkinson's Foundation, in association with Coimbatore Parkinson's Foundation and Swarga Foundation, is conducting its first support group meeting in Coimbatore on June 28. The session aims to create a safe, welcoming space for individuals with Parkinson's and their caregivers to come together, share their experiences, and gain insights from one another. Through open conversations, the group hopes to reduce isolation and provide practical strategies for managing life with Parkinson's. The support group meeting will be held on June 28 at Swarga Foundation from 11 a.m. onwards. Participation is free, but prior registration is required. To register, please contact Parivarthan at 93810 35979.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Time of India
Project Sugamya to improve accessibility for disabled passengers at Palakkad Railway Station
Mangaluru: In a significant step towards further enhancing travel accessibility for persons with disabilities and reduced mobility, Palakkad Railway division on Monday launched Project Sugamya – Breaking Barriers at Palakkad Railway Station . This initiative, supported by the Swarga Foundation in collaboration with the International Gemological Institute (India), was formally inaugurated by Arun Kumar Chaturvedi, divisional railway manager, Palakkad. Indian Railways has consistently endeavoured to improve infrastructure and services for differently-abled passengers. Facilities such as lifts, designated ramps, accessible toilets, and wheelchair services are already available across many stations in the division. The launch of Project Sugamya is another initiative by introduces mobile ramps and customised wheelchairs to make rail travel even more barrier-free and dignified. As part of the project, 24 lightweight mobile ramps and 24 specially designed wheelchairs were formally handed over for deployment across 20 major stations in the Palakkad division. The stations include Palakkad Junction, Nilambur Road, Pollachi Junction, Ferok, Vadakara, Tanur, Kasaragod, Kanhangad, Payyanur, Thalassery, Shoranur Junction, Ottappalam, Kuttippuram, Pattambi, Mangaluru Central, Mangaluru Junction, Kozhikode, Parpanangadi, Kannur, and Tirur. These mobile ramps will facilitate seamless boarding and alighting from coaches, while the customised wheelchairs will support safe and independent movement within the station premises and inside trains. Speaking at the event, Arun Kumar Chaturvedi said, "The addition of mobile ramps and customised wheelchairs will provide greater convenience, safety, and independence to our differently-abled passengers."
The Hindu
28-04-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Palakkad Division introduces lightweight mobile ramps and specially designed wheelchairs at major stations
Palakkad Division of Southern Railway on Monday, April 28, launched Project Sugamya – Breaking Barriers at Palakkad Railway Station. As part of the project, 24 lightweight mobile ramps and 24 specially designed wheelchairs were formally handed over for deployment across 20 major stations in the Palakkad Division, including Mangaluru Central and Mangaluru Junction, said a release. The initiative, supported by the Swarga Foundation in collaboration with the International Gemological Institute, India, was inaugurated by Divisional Railway Manager Arun Kumar Chaturvedi. The Division said Indian Railways has consistently endeavoured to improve infrastructure and services for differently-abled passengers, with Palakkad Division being at the forefront of these efforts. Facilities such as lifts, designated ramps, accessible toilets, and wheelchair services were already available across many stations. The launch of Project Sugamya further strengthens these initiatives by introducing mobile ramps and customised wheelchairs to make rail travel even more barrier-free and dignified, the release said. The mobile ramps would facilitate seamless boarding and alighting from coaches, while the customised wheelchairs would support safe and independent movement within the station premises and inside trains, it said. Mr. Chaturvedi said 'The addition of mobile ramps and customised wheelchairs will provide greater convenience, safety, and independence to our differently-abled passengers. We appreciate the contributions of Swarga Foundation and IGI India towards making this vision a reality.'
