Paraplegic man to drive across India to raise awareness about

A 29-year-old paraplegic man is planning to drive across the breadth of India--from Arunachal Pradesh to Gujarat--as part of his campaign to make the country "more accessible" for Divyangs.
Delhi-based Eric Paul aims to drive from Arunachal Pradesh's Tezu to Gujarat's Koteshwar, covering over 3,500 km in six days (144 hours) in a bid to enter the Limca Book of Records.
During the journey, Paul, who was left paralysed from below the chest after a road accident in 2012, will raise awareness about troubles faced by specially-abled people in public places through his campaign "Accessible India".
Union minister Rajnath Singh met Paul and his family at his official residence here this morning. He flagged off the campaign and extended best wishes to Paul before he left for Tezu from where he will start his drive on November 28 to reach Koteshwar on December 3.

"During this excursion, I'll be educating people to contribute towards making India 'Accessible India' by setting up ramps, contribute in donating specially-designed gadgets, props, helping in audio-video aids and being more supportive and helpful to people with special needs," he said.
Last year, he entered the Limca Book of Records twice after driving from Leh to Kanyakumari (nearly 4,000 km) and completing the Golden Quadrilateral (6,000 km) in record time in his customised hatchback with hand controls.
A keen follower of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan', he has campaigned for cleanliness during his two expeditions across the country.

Paul said his physiotherapist, Pradeep Kumar, will accompany him during the journey.