Thank You Note 06 May
Balkaran Pandey from Uttar Pradesh (currently in Ghaziabad, originally from Raebareli) asks for the customer care number of UCO Bank on Hamari Vaani and requests listeners to share it as he urgently needs it.
A speaker addresses Avanta ji and says that after contacting disability departments in Mumbai and Pune in Maharashtra, they were told the system has changed and responsibilities have shifted to local officials like patwari and tehsildar, who are not responding properly. Therefore, they urge persons with disabilities in Nagpur to unite and raise their voice.
Malika Pathan from Nagpur, Maharashtra, who is 100% visually impaired, responds to Avantika Kawade regarding delayed pensions. She says many people in Maharashtra have not received pensions for 2–3 months and suggests that if the delay is similar, people should gather at the Meera Dhaar office on Friday at 2 PM with others they know.
A speaker from Chhattisgarh encourages unemployed women not to rely on random opportunities but to connect with trusted organizations like Drishti Sanstha run by Shankar Lal Gupta, which provides training and employment specifically for women. He suggests that many have benefited from it and advises contacting such recognized institutions for a better future.
A speaker from Chhattisgarh reflects that earlier, visually impaired people had more job options like telephone operator, chair weaving, or running phone booths. With technology changes, many of these opportunities disappeared. He emphasizes the need for new job options, better training by institutions, and self-motivation among visually impaired individuals to become independent rather than relying only on support.
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A speaker gives travel advice for visually impaired people, explaining that they can use a rickshaw for easier movement, but for buses, trains, or crowded areas, assistance from others is often necessary. They suggest using mobility aids like a strong cane or smart glasses (with Bluetooth guidance), especially in busy cities like Delhi, where crowds make navigation difficult.
Shri Ram Sahu from Delhi is advised that retired teachers can find work like tutoring, though specific job information is not available. He is suggested to visit a place near Noorshah Ali Dargah in Firozpur, Punjab, where he may find opportunities to teach and earn. Regarding mobility, he is told that advanced smart canes are limited, but vibrating canes exist, and in crowded cities like Delhi, assistance from others is often necessary.
Dashrath Dangi from Madhya Pradesh shares the CM Kisan Helpline number (155253) for farmers of Madhya Pradesh and encourages them to call for assistance.