Vipul Goyal, a social worker suffering from muscular dystrophy, was among the 100 special guests invited to the National Conclave: Mann Ki Baat@100 on April 26. The event was organised to celebrate the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modis Mann Ki Baat. The show will be aired on April 30 at 11am on all community radio stations. 02 days to go! #MannKiBaat100 #MannKiBaat @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/aGzFACLU2g— Mann Ki Baat Updates मन की बात अपडेट्स (@mannkibaat) April 28, 2023Meanwhile, around 100 esteemed citizens from various part of the country attended the conclave. The names were also mentioned by the Prime Minister in the previous episode of the Mann Ki Baat. Vipul Goyal, a native of Solan in Himachal Pradesh, attended the one-day summit on Wednesday, April 26, which was also attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.Despite his physical impairment, PM Modi praised Goyals social activities during the 95th Mann Ki Baat programme that aired on Akash Vani in November of last year.In the monthly radio address of the show, PM Modi spoke about Goyals role in the Indian Association of Muscular Dystrophy, an organisation that holds awareness camps for patients suffering from this ailment in the country.The fact that this organisation is run by people who are suffering from this condition is what is most promising, Prime Minister Modi stated during his 95th episode of Mann Ki Baat. He further spoke about, social worker Urmila Baldi, president of the Indian Association Of Muscular Dystrophy, and Sanjana Goyal, as well as others who are also attached to this organisation in key roles. The institution has been witnessing the important role of Vipul Goyal in the formation. Manav Mandir is also being transformed into a hospital and research facility. When ready, patients dealing with this condition will have access to and receive better care.PM Modi added that he appreciates all the efforts made by the public in this area and wishes individuals with muscular dystrophy a speedy recovery.Ahead of the rally in Himachal Pradesh, the PM was seen getting out of his car and talking to youngsters and adults in wheelchairs who were affected by muscular dystrophy. He also announced that the efforts for the development of the Manav Mandir as a hospital and research centre are on, once it will be ready, people suffering from the ailment will be able to access and receive better treatment.What is Muscular DystrophyA series of more than 30 hereditary illnesses known together as muscular dystrophy (MD) results in gradual weakening and degradation of the skeletal muscles required for voluntary movement. These disorders vary according to the age of onset, severity, and pattern of affected muscles. In most of the cases, changes in the DNA sequence that affect muscle proteins are seen. The mutations are usually inherited, but in some cases, they take place spontaneously. These unforced mutations can then be inherited by an affected persons offspring.There are many types of Muscular Dystrophy, and most of them can be diagnosed in childhood, but there are several types that can appear during adolescence and adulthood.Symptoms of the disabilitySeveral symptoms can be seen in a person who is suffering from muscular dystrophy. People may experience pain in the muscles, abnormality in walking, flaccid muscles, muscle weakness, loss of muscles, or permanent shortening of muscles. Constantly walking on tiptoe, constipation, difficulty in swallowing, fatigue, and shallow breathing can also be seen as part of the symptoms.Mann Ki Baat: 100th episodeThe 100th episode will be aired at 11:00 AM on 30 April on all community radio stations in the nation. These stations have been instructed by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to broadcast the programme live. The Centre will be releasing a Rs 100 coin to mark the completion of 100 episodes of the show. The coin will feature his radio shows name and emblem.
