Jammu March 30 :- This is a story, of a specially abled boy with extraordinary spirit, from one of the remotest villages, Naidgam in Chhatroo Block of Kishtwar district (J&K). Shokat Hussain, age Thirteen years, was born with case of Cerebral Palsy with Mental Retardation with Locomotor disability however the spirit with which he has moved on in life, is an inspiration for all. Life in mountains is really tough but this has made Shokat Hussain even tougher, and strengthened his grit and resolve. He has always dreamt of becoming a Painter and lead a normal life.
Life was going along normally for him until he was noticed by Indian Army at Chhatroo in March 2022. Recognising his zeal and hardships Army stepped up to ease out his hardships. Efforts were made by Army to seek help from Social Welfare Office of Kishtwar and provide him with Hearing Aid and disability pension. In continuation of the same, finally on 23 March 2022, Social Welfare Department of District Administration Kishtwar provided a Hearing Aid to Shokat Hussain and his documents for disability pension have been processed. Shokat Hussain is high on confidence, with his new Hearing Aid and pension, his resolve has become even stronger towards realizing his dream of becoming a Painter.
