By Muskan Khandelwal

Imagine a world where a child’s dreams are cut short not by lack of talent, but by the cruel twist of fate. A world where a love for learning dims not because of disinterest, but due to the absence of the right tools. This was the harsh reality that tugged at the heart of IAS officer Aunjaneya Kumar Singh who is the Divisional Commissioner, Moradabad. In Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad, lies a unique library – Sugamya Library. This library doesn’t have ordinary collection of books. It’s a place specifically designed to empower children with disabilities, offering them a path towards education, opportunity, and a brighter future.

IDEA FOR THE LIBRARY

The brainchild of IAS officer Aunjaneya Kumar Singh, the Sugamya Library was born out of a personal connection. Nivedita, a young woman close to him, faced the possibility of losing her vision due to a brain tumour. “This incident planted a seed in my mind. The need for a space dedicated to the visually challenged, allowing them to continue their love for reading and learning,” Mr. Singh told Indian Masterminds.

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