00:00In Dhanbad, a warm and emotional afternoon unfolded as Gautam Adani arrived at Pehla Kadam School,
00:07an institution dedicated to children with disabilities.
00:11For many here, this was more than a high-profile visit.
00:15It was a moment of recognition for years of silent effort.
00:20Adani toured the classrooms, therapy centers and training units run by Pehla Kadam and the Narayani Charitable Trust.
00:27Both organizations have become vital support systems for children from economically weak families,
00:34offering them education, physiotherapy, speech therapy, life skills training and vocational support, entirely free of cost.
00:44The highlight of this visit was the launch of Nai Uran Cafe, a first-of-its-kind vocational training space
00:51where specially-abled children will learn skills in cooking, cafe operations, serving and customer interaction.
00:58The goal? To build confidence, create employment pathways and help them become self-reliant members of society.
01:06Moved by the work being done, Gautam Adani committed to supporting the institution for the next three years,
01:16a gesture that school authorities believe will help expand therapy units, hire specialized trainers and reach more children in need.
01:25Both Pehla Kadam and Narayani Trust have previously been recognized by the Governor of Jharkhand
01:30and even the President of India for their contribution to disability empowerment.
01:37And this support from a leading industrialist, many say, reinforces a larger message
01:43that the responsibility of inclusion belongs to all of society, not just social workers or families.
01:50Parents who attended the program said the visit renewed hope that their children would not be left behind.
01:58For them, the presence of a national figure was more than symbolism.
02:02It was validation that their children's dreams matter.
02:07This initiative in Dhanbad stands out as a model of collaboration between community organizations and the corporate sector.
02:13And for the children of Pehla Kadam School, it marks a new beginning.
02:18A future where independence is not an aspiration, but an achievable goal.
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