The Times of India, Lucknow, [05 December 2006]

Saharaganj gets award

Times News Network

Lucknow: On the occasion of World Disability Day, Saharaganj was honoured with a special award for making a benchmark in implementing and executing their responsibilities towards the disabled. Assembly Speaker Mata Prasad Pandey conferred this award on Sahara Infrastructures and Housing. Assistant general manager worker of Sahara Infrastructure and Housing, Asad Ahmad, accepted this honour on behalf of the company. Minister of state for handicapped welfare Shyam Narian chaired the ceremony. Accepting the award Ahmad said; “It gives me immense pleasure to receive this award on behalf of Sahara India Pariwar. Disabled persons encounter many obstacles that prevent them from moving about freely and safely. By creating a barrier free environment, we have made an effort to give participation and equality to physically challenged persons in all aspect of mainstream community life”.