Raipur
Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai called Basant Sahu, a disabled social worker and painter, living in Kurud of Dhamtari district, who is full of self-confidence and is acting as an inspiration for many children and youth. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai congratulated him on his birthday and on being honored with the Helen Keller Award 2024. Have congratulated.
Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, while congratulating Basant Sahu on his birthday and honour, said that you got the information about receiving Helen Keller Award 2024 through the news. Many congratulations for your achievement.
During the cordial discussion, Chief Minister Sai told Basant Sahu that he had met you in the Jal Jagar program. We enjoyed meeting you. You have proven that difficulties are only mental challenges. Big goals can be achieved with determination. Basant Sahu said that my aim is to bring inclusivity and equality in the society, so that every person can get equal opportunities. Chief Minister Sai said that we are proud of your passion and achievement. Best wishes to you. Social worker Basant Sahu expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Sai for his encouragement and said that through his efforts, he will continue to contribute in building a better society for the future and children.
It is noteworthy that social worker Basant Sahu has been given the Helen Keller Award for the unique work he has done to protect the rights of the disabled and provide equal opportunities in the society. He has kept the folk art, traditions and social issues of Chhattisgarh alive through his art. His paintings include Chhattisgarhi folk dance, traditional costumes and contemporary problems of the society. Basant’s paintings have been collected at various important places in the country and abroad, which include Rashtrapati Bhavan, Raj Bhavan, Delhi Museum in India and many countries including USA, England, Australia. His art has won him respect not only in Chhattisgarh, but also in the country and abroad.
Basant Sahu never allowed disability to become a hindrance in his path to success. Basant Sahu believes that difficulties are only mental challenges. If there is determination in the mind, no obstacle can stop a person from achieving his goals. Basant Sahu’s life is not just a story of personal struggle but it is an inspiration for all those who are facing the difficulties of life.
