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A special bicycle for special people
Published on Sun, Jun 11, 2006 at 13:03, Updated on Sun, Jun 11, 2006 at 13:41 in India section
Tags: Polio, Bicycle , Muzaffarpur
Muzaffarpur: Twenty-two-year-old Sandeep Kumar suffers from polio, but the disability did not stop this boy from inventing a bicycle that can be folded and carried along.
“I cannot walk for long, that's why I thought I needed a cycle, so I made one,” says Sandeep.
It takes only five minutes for him to fix the cycle and get it ready for a ride. The bicycle is more than a companion for him now. However, making this machine was no easy task.
“He went to a recycling shop and collected pipes, which he then cut according to his design and made the chassis,” says his friend Sanjay Kumar.
Sandeep's parents were not impressed with his ideas initially, but now they are proud of their son.
“At first I thought he was just wasting money, but now I feel that he will do something worthwhile,” says Sandeep’s father, Barrister Babu.
Even President A P J Abdul Kalam has taken note of Sandeep’s efforts. The President's office has also shown interest in Sandeep’s invention.
Now, Sandeep is ecstatic, as he wants his bicycle to be of use to the common man also.
Sandeep's handicap has not been a constraint in his life, in fact it has helped him in discovering a solution for his problems.
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Sandeep Kumar is a inspiration. Let us wish the youngman all the very best in life.Dr. Cajetan Coelho
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what an inspiring story. i feel the inventor should be given government support where he could cultivate even brighter ideas
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thank u IBN 4 a good article and showing the real challenged people in great light!!!!
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Great news. Hope u continue this coverage whether the President's office follows up in getting this more popular.Also I must
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That is truly commendable. When people overcome obstacles and succeed they must be recognised and rewarded if we are to
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