Friends,
‘Khel Mahakumbh’, the mega sports event organized last year during the Swarnim Gujarat celebrations had received a tremendous response from every nook and corner across the length and breadth of Gujarat.
During the course of the Khel Mahakumbh, several thoughts and ideas came to light. These ideas have taken the form of three books by the Government of Gujarat that I have the honour to launch today.
In the past, I have had several opportunities to launch various books in the presence of a lot of people. But today, the launch of these books has moved me and given me a completely different level of satisfaction, which can’t be described in words!
Book 1
This book has been prepared specially for our pragya chakshu (visually challenged) sisters and brothers in the braille script. It contains rules of cricket, athletics and playground information, all in Braille!For those sportsmen who love to play cricket but are visually challenged, I believe this book will definitely be a shining ray of hope.
Book 2
A similar book has been prepared for visually challenged children who enjoy playing Chess.
Book 3
This year, we are committed to organizing a special Khel Mahakumbh for children who are differently abled. As a part of that, a special book has been launched containing comprehensive information about the rules of various games; sports equipments; training methods along with playground information.This work will prove to be of great benefit to children who are differently abled and their teachers.
Being a part of this work on behalf of these sisters and brothers is an overwhelming and delightful experience for me.
I dedicate this work to all these children.
Yours,