Thursday, July 5, 2018
Even the sky or the seas are not the limit for Neeraj George Baby. The 31-year-old amputee, an inspiration for many by surmounting several odds, has set his sights on pushing the boundaries even further.
After having his left limb amputated after being diagnosed with bone tumour at the tender age of eight, Neeraj has practically lived his life on a crutch. Nevertheless, he had resolved to never confine himself within the four walls of a room.
With an insatiable hunger for adventure, Neeraj has now taken to scuba diving. He went on a freshwater scuba dive recently with Bond Safari, a Kovalam-based adventure water sports organisation. Despite being an amateur in swimming, he achieved the task with the assistance of his instructors. He looks forward to a dive in the sea sometime soon.
He has conquered several arduous and restricted treks, including Edakkal caves and Pakshipathalam in Wayanad. Despite his achievements, Neeraj has felt the dearth of disabled-friendly measures in various avenues in the State.
Neeraj’s brave feats have made him a flag-bearer for the barrier-free tourism initiative of Kerala Tourism.
“The initiative of the Tourism department is, indeed, commendable. But, such efforts should not be restricted to tourism destinations. It should rather become a collaborative effort involving various departments, including the Social Justice and Public Works departments,” Neeraj said. Besides, disabled-friendly measures should also be aimed at making tourism spots accessible to senior citizens and pregnant women, in addition to the differently abled.
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