Padma Shri Kanubhai Tailor visits Atlanta, meets community members

Tailor visited temples, met leaders, and spoke about his work done for the differently-abled community in Gujarat.

Padma Shri awardee Kanubhai Tailor. / Courtesy Photo

Padma Shri awardee Kanubhai Tailor visited Atlanta recently, where he was received by the Gujarati community of Atlanta.

The welcome event was attended by President Vinod Kaswala, Bihari Patel, Manoj Barot, Rotary members Chatur Chhabhaya and Mustafa Ajameri, past president Vasudev Patel, Ramesh Suhagia, Jayantibhai Patel of BAPS, Rotary President Bharveeben, Girishbhai Mukhi, Amrutbhai Patel, Prakash Shrivastav, and other community members. A special lunch was organized in his honor by Chatur Chhabhaya and the Rotary Club of Atlanta.

During his stay, Tailor visited the BAPS Temple, Gadhapurdham Temple, and SMVS Temple. He also shared his journey and the work that earned him national recognition.

Tailor, born into a lower-income family, described the challenges he faced while growing up. With support from his family and friends, he was able to complete his graduation. Instead of focusing on personal struggles, he dedicated himself to the empowerment of the differently-abled community, also known as Divyang.

During his stay, Tailor shared his journey and the work that earned him national recognition. / Courtesy Photo.

Outlining his initiatives, Tailor highlighted the establishment of a school for Divyang children from grades 1 to 12, a technical ITI and BCA college in Surat for Divyang students, and a residential facility for elderly Divyang people, which he said was the first-of-its-kind in the world.

He was conferred the Padma Shri in 2011 for these efforts. Reflecting on his work, Tailor said he was grateful for the support extended to him by Indian leaders over the years.

“I am thankful to leaders from Indira Gandhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their encouragement,” he said. “Their support has helped me continue my mission of uplifting physically challenged individuals in Gujarat.”

Community members present at the reception described his visit as a meaningful moment, noting his lifelong commitment to building dignity and independence for the differently-abled.

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