Actor Ajay Devgan has come out in
support of a 'Blind Man's Car Rally' held in Mumbai on Sunday where
visually impaired people will act as navigators and guide the
participants.
Ajay is the Brand Ambassador of "Round Table India", an organisation in pursuit
of educating 1 million children. The rally was announced by the
Mumbai chapter of Round Table India in an endeavour to raise funds
for its projects under the theme "Freedom Through
Education", said a press release here.
The event is being organised in partnership with the National
Association for the Blind (NAB) and aims at creating awareness about
illiteracy and the challenges faced by the visually impaired.
Said Devgan: "I am really delighted to be a part of this
noble initiative of Round Table India. The participation of each one
of us counts as it is a movement for educating the millions of
underprivileged children who will form the India of tomorrow."
The unique event was a time-speed-distance (TDS) rally where
visually impaired navigators partnered the participants on a 70 km
journey and guided them through a series of check points.
The event was meant to highlight the skills and abilities of the
visually impaired as well. The rally drew over 100 participants from
different walks of life.
Devgan said his actress wife Kajol would also be part of the
project and would join in whenever he was not available.
According to the actor, the project provided encouragement to the
blind. He said he was happy to be part of this event rather than
attending a fashion show or style awards.
