Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

PM sanctions assistance to Physically challenged girl

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has granted assistance to physically challenged Rani Verma of Varanasi. Miss Rani Verma of Dallipur Village, Badagaav, Varanasi lost both her hands in an accident when she was studying in the fifth standard. Despite the severe handicap Rani Verma continued her education and the 14 year old has appeared in the matriculation exam using her feet to write the exams.

The Prime Minister, moved by her courage and determination to beat all odds and continue with her studies, has sanctioned one lakh rupees from the Prime Minister's Discretionary Fund as financial assistance to Ms. Rani Verma.

The amount of rupees one lakh is to be deposited as a fixed deposit in the name of the father Shri Ramesh Chandra Verma and the monthly interest may be withdrawn by the father for the educational expenses of Rani Verma. The principal amount of rupees one lakh will be given to Rani Verma on her attaining 18 years of age.