the rickshaw project
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the rickshaw project is one of the ventures of the network of organisations working for people with disabilities, pakistan (nowpdp) .
the rickshaw project was established with the mission to promote on - road access for persons with disabilities (pwds) in karachi. this program initiated as a project developing a hand - controlled rickshaw. as the project evolved, it became a full - fledged program with the term ‘rickshaw’ symbolizing mobility and the vision to improve on - road access for pwds in pakistan through various sustainable mobility solutions .
global personalities on mobility for pwds have praised rickshaw project’s efforts including tom rickert and dr. christopher (kit) mitchell
rickshaw theatre project 2015 – rickshaw is a student run theatre project, travelling to india and nepal. by working with certain ngo' s, we plan to bring theatre workshops, games and performances to marginalised children in these countries .
thank you for being interested in the rickshaw theatre project and visiting our site! this blog was written by the team in 2015, but since then another great team visited india to continue the great work. if you want to keep up to date with the work of the rickshaw theatre project, visit our facebook page .
people with disabilities need to be made equal partners in our planet re - orienting enterprise. the rickshaw project is a fine initiative of empowerment .
the project is a user - friendly, rickshaw - to - your - doorstep service, where customers can call at their call centre to place an order, and a rickshaw will pick them up from their desired location .
development of sustainable mobility solutions (such as rickshaw, cycle, public transport etc .) and legislation lie at the heart of the rickshaw project. to increase acceptability of the sustainable mobility solutions and legislative changes in the society, community engagement in the form of sensitization sessions and motivational talks are held frequently .
what is innovative about this project is the rickshaw - to - your - doorstep service. yes, you do not have to walk all the way in this scorching heat to the roadside and shout at the top of your lungs for a rickshaw to show up, or in the worst cases, not show up at all. however, unlike the conventional rickshaw hiring method, under this project, the rickshaws pick its customers from the desired location with just one phone call on an easy to remember number .
“the rickshaw project is a needed approach to the technical issues of making auto - rickshaws accessible both to drivers and to passengers with disabilities. the project also provides a valuable opportunity to test this approach as a service model which would include a focus on disabled passengers as well as drivers with limited mobility. i wish you every success as you move forward with this project”
you will get a chance to refine project and people management skills in the toughest of circumstances .
the service is currently available in karachi, but pakwheels hopes to see it spread to other parts of the country soon. so karachites, here is your chance to contribute towards positive change in our society by hiring the rickshaw project’s special drivers for your next trip. watch this space for more on the project soon .
it would be nice if rickshaw driver and passenger seat both have seat belts too for the safety purpose .
speaking to dawn, project manager (and south asia' s first visually impaired psychologist), zulqurnain asghar explains the main working areas of the project, while pwd drivers imran and siraj talk about the functionality of the retrofitted rickshaws and their personal experiences .
launched in 2012, the rickshaw project was born as a solution for creating employment opportunities for pwds and help establish a platform through which the unequal treatment and negative social perceptions of pwds can be challenged and ultimately changed .
“the rickshaw theatre project (rtp) is unlike any tour group experience available. first off, the indian subcontinent is not for the feint - hearted! running a tour like rtp requires a genuine taste for adventure and a limitless sense of humour .
it would be nice if rickshaw driver and passenger seat both have seat belts too for the safety purpose .
additionally, this project will not only help the disabled via employment but also facilitate you by saving your valuable time that would otherwise be spent debating over rickshaw fare in the searing heat. a standard fare per kilometer rs 20 is applied at the end of the trip based on distance traveled .
rickshaw is a student run theatre project, travelling to india and nepal. by working with certain ngo' s, we plan to bring theatre workshops, games and performances to marginalised children in these countries .
“in tune with the sounds of the engine, the rickshaw project driver smoothly switches between the gears with well - practiced, swift hand gestures almost like a dance. his driving is aggressive, yet he remains smiling and calm. he uses the horn as if it is his right to free speech and it is his contribution to the world of chaos around him”
the rickshaw project can go further and introduce an android or any other os app for the masses to download on their smart devices. the app could request a ride and get picked up at any location on the map, even if the passenger doesn' t know the exact address as pakistani streets are not marked. gps will help the user and service provider. also the app could be developed to give the fare beforehand between the pickup point and destination .
good initiative. it is heartening to see that both rickshaw drivers beside being hardworking seem to be very intelligent .
applications should include: what excites you about the project? why do you think you would be good for this role? you may include an outline of any relevant experience. a discussion of any problems you think the project may present and how you will combat them .
the rickshaw theatre project provides a unique opportunity to pursue interests in many different fields: education, drama, travel, development and cultural exchange. we are looking for two enthusiastic and committed people to become the tour managers for this year’s education and theatre trip around india and nepal. over the past nine years, cambridge students have travelled to india and nepal in august / september visiting schools and ngos with the aim of taking theatre to disadvantaged children and teenagers. the aims of rickshaw theatre project include using drama as a means to help these children build self - confidence, lasting relationships and teach other valuable life skills through this medium. to learn more about the project itself, and the trips in 2015 and previous years, have a read through the rest of our blog posts .
furthermore, the project team has also started sensitisation training sessions at various workplaces in order to create awareness and make people realise the importance of integrating pwds into their spaces .
“the rickshaw prototype looks like a very sensible and low cost solution with improvements to the basic vehicle to make it much easier for passengers, particularly those with mobility impairments .
it’s simple: you call their customer services centre at + 92 345 8562304 or book the rickshaw online at < a urltoken and a custom - fitted rickshaw driven by people with special needs arrives at your location in a jiffy. in short, it is convenience combined with a good cause .
with support, and contributions, the project now has four rickshaws, which the team aims to equip with gps trackers; and three trained drivers who are certified to drive various retrofitted vehicles .
the rickshaw team added our own element to the evening, staging a performance of a wonderful poem written by kyle, and a number of sketches entitled ‘cambridge meets india’, into which we somehow managed to incorporate the cup song .
congratulations, it' s a very good noble cause to help the pwd' s perform their jobs in dignity. i pray for the success of this project. i am glad it has been launched in the holy month of ramadhan .
its a very good project, i can see a big smile on impaired drivers and they feel very proud too, kindly suggest the safety belt as well... thanks ,
“applying to be tour manager of the rickshaw theatre project was one of those moments when you know that you are almost certainly out of your depth. however, the only argument against it was my own fear that i couldn’t do it, or there wasn’t time, or there must be someone better qualified. i found out that wonderful things can come of resisting the temptation to underestimate your own abilities .
as a tour manager, i got the chance to fine - tune my skills in logistics and coordination, project management, conflict resolution and negotiation. managing fiery group dynamics in the fiery heat while racing through crowded alleyways is a fine art in and of itself! in my current role as a project manager for a specialized logistics firm, these competencies are my daily bread .
my salute to innovators, i hope the governments show some generosity and subsidizes the cost for the pwds .
the rickshaw project, launched by nowpdp, is a recent venture aimed at providing people with special needs easy access to livelihood as well as inclusion into society. nowpdp (network of organizations working for people with disabilities, pakistan) is a collective that develops innovative solutions for pwds in the country, and pakwheels has partnered up with this laudable social enterprise in order to help promote the use of customized vehicles for a good cause .
@ nauman i suggest to consider the the basic need of the nation first rather than fulfilling already settled matters or initiatives .
this is an extremely good project. it gives work to many disabled people who want to work and be a breadwinner for their families but their disability hinders them. such innovative projects define the development of any nation .
to help conceptualise, organise and run a project such as rtp is to be part of something special: one truly receives a gift that will keep on giving on so many levels. ”
wouldn' t it take the thrill of rickshaw riding away? just joking... .. it is a good suggestion. while they are working to modify these rickshaws, they should also try to make it a model for others to follow. i think it would be a good idea if secured doors can be placed for the passengers and drivers both. also, it should be made health and environment friendly by somehow doing away with typical rickshaw loud and unpleasant noise .
we’re staying in the city of jaipur for the next couple of days before traveling to a school out of the city to work with abandoned and orphaned children for the week. i think we are all ready to leave the hustle and bustle of the streets of paharganj and are excited about the new chapter ahead .
in the lead up to the deadline to apply to tour manage rtp 2016 we are sharing the experiences, lessons and stories of previous tour managers. first up, we hear from nkoko, one of the tour managers from the 2011 trip .
we were working with teenagers aged between 14 and 20, who were already very passionate about theatre and the tarang kala kendra project. the day was incredible: we couldn’t have hoped for more enthusiastic and spirited students, and we really enjoyed showing them some basic drama games (despite them then showing us up on the dancefloor !). we can’t wait to see what the next few days have in store as we begin to build towards a production with them, to be performed to the rest of their community, the wednesday after next .
i am for the comments by karachi wala. yes, it should be environment friendly and not in the hands of illiterate cheaters, who remove the silencer and never fix a shock absorber under the passenger seat .
i got involved with the firm belief that the performing arts can be a magical tool for touching the lives of kids who might not otherwise get the opportunity to be engaged in this way. but of course, nothing in this part of the world goes quite as planned! i finished the tour with my heart broken open by the generosity and sheer love of the people i met here. if anything, we were the ones who came away touched and humbled by this experience .
after this, a procession of crashing pots and pans was led around the grounds, ending at a tree with a clay pot strung from the branches. to get to the pot the kids had to construct a human tower, and tap at the pot with little chisels to release the curds into cups held up by the others. sadly krishna was a bit over - zealous in his efforts and the activity ended abruptly when the pot smashed and curd exploded in all directions, coating several kids head to toe in a thick, yoghurty mess .
applications will be taken individually or in pairs, with the aim of having tour managers selected and ready to assemble the rest of the team in february. please note, taking this role will involve considerable commitment across lent / exams terms as well as the summer. further, the costs of the trip will most likely come to over £1, 000, but there is scope for considerable fundraising, so do not let this put you off applying. application deadline is saturday 9th january, with interviews falling soon after, and applications should be sent to rickshawtheatreproject2015 @ gmail. com. please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, or would like to meet informally to discuss the project .
well done guys! this is one of the practical ways to make the life of special needs people truly respectful and meaningful .
wednesday was show day and the five rickshaw teammates who had been working in south east delhi traveled all the way to kapashera to support the tarang children! i think it’s safe to say that hannah and i were far more nervous about not messing up at the light and sound desk than the children were about performing! they even gave a spontaneous dance showcase before the acting performances began to show us the indian dancing they had been learning. the show went really well and we all celebrated with a big group dance on stage as well as taking lots of pictures and trying not to get too emotional. the attempt to restrain emotions wasn’t helped when pravin (the legendary teacher whose work ethic and dedication to helping these children was truly inspiring) announced he was getting married in october and invited us to his wedding. if we don’t greet you at arrivals in heathrow in 4 weeks time, you know where we’ve gone! !
having spent the first week getting to know the children at tarang and giving workshops in movement, voice, improvisation and scene study, we then had 3 days to create a final performance to showcase on the wednesday night. we were keen for the children to use the skills they had acquired in the first week but needed a theme for them to focus on. we decided on the theme of ‘growing up’ and identified various devising pieces the children had shown us is in the first week for us to then develop and work on with them. sasha and i worked with a group of four boys and developed a scene about bullying and inclusion; we based the scene on an impressive slow - motion cricket match that the children had performed to us in the first week. sophie’s group devised a scene about school experiences and used mirroring and improvisation skills. kyle and phoebe directed a scene that played on the idea of childhood fantasy and innocence where a child runs away from home and becomes trapped in a forbidden forest. finally, hannah developed a phone call scene that a group had presented in the first week. the new scene told the story of four boys who fell out as teenagers and only rekindled their friendship in later life due to the understanding of pain and loss. we spent the monday workshop working on these scenes and then spent the tuesday creating two more ensemble pieces. one of the scenes was based around the indian tradition of kite races and the second presented the multifaceted lives of strangers on a bus .
( at this point i’d like to break the narrative flow to state that i have just seen a pig walking around the platform at the first train station we’ve stopped at. that is all. )
the rickshaw team divided, teaching both at pramodhni primary school and leelavati girls’ shelter, as well as two one - off sessions at mamta school and lucknow school. i worked with the kids at pramodhni, where t he first day found us teaching over 60 children in one massive playground. having split into two teaching groups, we experienced something similar to a singing round, where both groups taught very similar exercises slightly out of sync with each other. luckily, we lost this effect as the week progressed, as we started to teach different things, varying the activities in response to the abilities and interests of the children. they were a lively bunch, particularly enjoying games like the park bench game, where people have to match their emotions or character to those of a new arrival at the bench – with some hilarious results !
from an artistic perspective, the partnerships with local theatre makers was hugely enriching and really reinforced the importance of intercultural collaboration in the 21st century. i’ve witnessed first - hand how the capacity to share and create across different social vocabularies is a skill that is highly prized in today’s globalised work environment .
when the sad moment came to leave lucknow, and indeed india, we were surprised by a wonderful send off from the volunteers. all the volunteers visited the homestay, and then aslaan and suyash popped up again at the station, generously bringing us gulab jamun, or ‘dumplings’ as riss called them. we were cutting it so fine with goodbyes on the train that we almost thought they would end up stuck on the train, travelling to delhi with us! it goes without saying that we will miss everyone we met in lucknow !
you will witness the possibilities and limitations of the performing arts as a communication tool and learn to value flexibility and negotiation as vital to any intercultural collaboration .
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having mastered the manic metro we then ventured to a market which exhibited produce from all the states of india. there were some lovely things on sale such as jewellery, spices, soft pashminas and beautiful fabrics (and one astrological palmist). it was a nice day of escape from the hectic streets of the paharganj main bazaar .
it sounds good to still have the these literate bodies in our police constable departments .
uniquely to our work in lucknow, the workshops culminated in a joint performance in an incredible 600 - seat theatre, an opportunity made possible by the support of sinan. at first we were apprehensive that the venue would be a bit much for the kids, who two weeks previously hadn’t even necessary known what drama even was. however, in the end it wasn’t a problem, and possibly our worries had just been a symptom of some of our own stage fright! on show day all 80 kids were dropped off at the venue and we launched into an exciting and slightly chaotic day of costume fittings, last minute rehearsals and hurried stage runs. at around 6pm the audience and press started arriving. we were shocked to find that the audience chatting away on their phones and wandered in and out during the performance, while the press took photos of important members of the audience. luckily, we were shortly delighted to find they were incredibly respectful and appreciative in their response to the children’s performances, with wholehearted applause and laughter. the audience was so much fun for all involved, and a great success !
on sunday we had arranged to have lunch with the owner of the hostel in which we are staying; who had asked that we bring as much weetabix as we could carry, because his kids loved it! this was another chance for us to sample the famous delhi street food, and we all particularly enjoyed the ‘aloo tikki’: a potato based dish, and the spectacular lassis, which seemed to be flavoured with lychee .
overall, our time at vatsalya was very relaxing. reminiscent of a retreat, we were up by half 6, eating breakfast at 7, sorting fabric for our daily chores, conducting workshops in the mornings and early afternoons, and in bed by 9. all was calm and idyll. with one notable exception – the hill - sands daily bootcamp challenge. each day at 5pm phoebe decreed that we were going to join in the daily sports hour – much like the way you tire out small children with a walk – and the rickshaw team were conducted through a crushing 8 minute ab workout, followed by stretching, interval training, and for those still able to stand, sasha’s notorious “suzuki”, which on the first day consisted of a group of us spread throughout the temple, sunk into weird squat positions and dementedly chanting ‘baa baa black sheep’. this strange english ritual attracted the attention of several children, who started coming each day to join in. six - year - old govinda was alarmingly good, and took huge pleasure in laughing at our strained faces and shaking legs .
we are all missing vatsalya hugely already but are very excited for the final leg of our trip in lucknow! getting henna tattoos and hanging out with the girls in their dorm .
thankfully, on our last day in vatsalya, phoebe and hannah relented and gave us all a day off, and we were invited to join the children in celebrating the national festival for krishna’s birthday. as the story goes, krishna was an extremely naughty child and loved to eat curds (a kind of natural yoghurt) more than anything. so, each day during his childhood he would go hunting around his neighbourhood for curds, stealing them from nearby families and sharing them with his friends. the neighbours eventually got so sick of their curds being stolen that they agreed to begin stringing them up in clay pots suspended from the roofs of their houses, too high for krishna to reach. the festivities at vatsalya began with a rendition of the story of krishna’s life and childhood, narrated by a couple of the kids’ teachers and charmingly enacted by the wickedly cute pooja as radha, and the sultry paraj as krishna .
neither you, nor the coeditors you shared it with will be able to recover it again .
you will be inspired, touched and humbled by the wonderful and creative children you work with .
keen to escape the mayhem, we were soon installed safely in our minibus ready for departure. but not before we had all been fully initiated into the festivities with a bright red bindi on each of our foreheads from the kids, a parting gift that would prove impractical as we arrived at jaipur train station, sweating orange dye down our faces as the smirking (bindi - less) locals greeted us with a sarcastic “hare krishna” .
we’ve been in india for 2 weeks now and i still don’t think i’m over the culture shock of this country. every day i see something shocking that hits home how utterly different human lives can be and how privileged we are back at home. it is however the joy and determination that these children at tarang have shown us consistently throughout the 2 weeks that has really struck a chord with me. one boy, hymanshu, has spoken to me about his love of philosophy and his pursuit of becoming fluent in english. he’s read 40 english books and has asked me to send him a list of recommendations. to see this spirit and drive from so many talented young individuals is simply awe - inspiring (and also means you can’t really complain about having a bit of short term delhi belly sickness). some of the children at tarang have expressed a desire to pursue acting, and for these children it is easy to say that our work here has been worthwhile. however, i strongly believe that even for those children who do not want to work in the arts, we have witnessed a growth in their confidence and their willingness to self express over these 2 weeks which they can harness and take with them in their lives. we’re all going to miss the children at tarang and i really hope the rickshaw team in 2016 come back here to work again .
the show consisted of a number of plays; one about a magic flower that brought people back to life, an adaptation of snow white and a collection of fables that taught the importance of acceptance, helping others and of not lying. the children threw themselves into it, with great chorus work, exceptional acting and a few high - energy dance numbers .
after our first week in delhi, we are in some small way getting accustomed to the things one can expect and the things one must look out for in this dazzling place. and yet, at the same time, we remain constantly surprised and enchanted by this brand new country and culture. the end of each day leaves us a all a bit overwhelmed, but also extremely appreciative of this opportunity. sadly, delhi belly did finally get the better of us and every member of the team, except kyle with his stomach of steel, have fallen prey to it. spirits are still high, though, and slowly we feel able to eat things other than bananas and plain rice. i am personally missing my culinary adventures !
“i have seen how these drivers understand and advocate the idea of being self - sustainable to people who ask for money on the road. this is what we need, to bring change and be self - sufficient as a nation. i feel absolutely safe and secure by using this service to the extent that i can even trust them with my 10 - year old sister. ”
the journey to vatsalya was a little hysterical. i don’t know if we were in the sun too long at the amber fort, or it was a delayed response to one too many men insistent on selling us tiny wooden chess sets. either way, when our bus broke down on the way out of jaipur it kicked off a chain of waiting, moving bags, splitting into two cars, turning round, stopping, getting lost and following each other along strange and dark country roads. when we finally spilled onto the ground at vatsalya it felt absurdly peaceful. the compound, where we stayed for a week, combines a school with a shelter for orphans and street children. it aims to be a place where kids can be safe, dignified and happy. we arrived just in time for dinner in the dark – dhal and chappati at long tables outdoors under the stars. within ten seconds rebecca was being scolded by asix - year - old for trying to eat, not only before grace but also with her left hand .
every day of the tour is a new adventure – you will get a taste of a new culture and see some incredible new places .
we will follow and act on your suggestion in our next production. we produce these rickshaws under the name of stahlco commando. best regards asif dar
when we returned home we also discovered a wonderful rooftop cafe ‘cafe krishna’, which overlooks the mind - bogglingly busy streets and serves some amazing chai .
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keep up the great work all associated... karachi no doubt has lived upto its reputation of philanthropy... which odds now creative philanthropy... best
pwds are not only considered a burden on society but are deprived from their basic rights of education, easy access in public places, and equal standing in social situations and the job market. with the prevailing judgmental attitude of our society where it is often assumed that pwd’s cannot work or be as efficient as the rest of us, we not only disapprove of disabled people working amongst us but also make them an object of pity. there is a need to accommodate human diversity instead of labeling special needs as a “handicap” and provide pwds with equal access to opportunities .
to vary things up a bit, we also get to work with another ngo, new life helping hand, where we simply do introductory theatre workshops to much younger kids. our youngest participant there has been 3 or 4 and the oldest 13, giving it a very different dynamic. while there, we fill the day with drama games and teaching about the different things to remember when performing (movement, how to build a character, facing the audience, etc .) games like charades, “columbian hypnosis” and mirroring have been a huge hit. we also got them to develop different characters in different scenarios like a market, a classroom and a wedding! we have so much fun playing with them and watching them get more and more confident with each workshop !
ricks are integral part of khi transportation system, specially for within city commute. projects like these & others, call a rick, electric motor driven ricks etc. will improve the system. last breakthough was cng operated ricks .
alice was one of the tour managers in 2013, and has shared with us six reasons to apply to tour manage this year. take some reassurance from her experience of overcoming her own hesitations, and apply by saturday 9th jan !
i am not a morning person. having said that, it is currently 6am and i’m wide awake on our train from new delhi to jaipur surrounded by sleeping teammates so i thought i’d use the time wisely and write a blog post about our second and final week with tarang kala kendra .
monday morning saw us rise bright and early eager but nervous to start our first workshops. we had split into groups of six: and our group went to an organisation called ‘tarang kala kenra’ an arts school and social space set up for workers, and children of workers, in the local industry which predominantly constituted garment - making .
great work! i am extremely proud of our fellow pakistanis with challenges that they never ask for help... and with smile keep marching on proudly and with dignity... it is our duties as pakistanis to help the best we can and never let them down... i salute you my friends! !! (a message from a pakistani canadian )
have you ever given thought to how people with disabilities (pwds) in our society are fulfilling their very basic needs while most of us pakistanis are ranting about issues relating to load shedding, price hikes, jobless graduates and expensive education? while our complaints are justified, we would be shocked if we took a step back and carefully observed how worse off pwds are in our system right now .
this is especially good news for students and parents, as now they don’t need to be insecure about their children commuting on rickshaws .
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people with disabilities (pwds) are often viewed as a burden, and while most people want to help, many do not want to be directly involved .
great effort. however it should be named people with special needs pwsn rather than people wwith disabilities pwd to keep their dignity .
an inspiring story, nothing is impossible if only we put our minds to it .
it is nice to get some good news about our people. keep it up dawn. not all is bad .
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you will surprise yourself and gain a confidence to take risks that will always stand you in good stead .
you will make friends for life and laugh more than you ever expected to. ”
we can’t wait to see what this week of workshops holds in store for us! we’ll write more soon .
our students grow in confidence every day! couldn' t be more proud .
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the rickshaw project ( trp ) works to enhance on-road access of persons with disabilities through sustainable mobility solutions and advocacy . it is the brainchild of network of organization working for people with disabilities , pakistan ( nowpdp ) nowpdp is an initiative of aga khan national council . this program was initiated with the development of the first accessible rickshaw in the region that can be driven by persons with disabilities . these rickshaws are now available in market through a commercial partner . the rickshaw project is now working to develop the most accessible cycle that can enable the inclusion of persons with physical impairments under minimal cost . amin amir andani , who is a leading social entrepreneur leads this initiative
the rickshaw project (trp) works to enhance on-road access of persons with disabilities through sustainable mobility solutions and advocacy. it is the brainchild of network of organization working for people with disabilities, pakistan (nowpdp) nowpdp is an initiative of aga khan national council. this program was initiated with the development of the first accessible rickshaw in the region that can be driven by persons with disabilities. these rickshaws are now available in market through a commercial partner. the rickshaw project is now working to develop the most accessible cycle that can enable the inclusion of persons with physical impairments under minimal cost. amin amir andani, who is a leading social entrepreneur leads this initiative
the rickshaw project (trp) works to enhance on-road access of persons with disabilities through sustainable mobility solutions and advocacy. it is the brainchild of network of organization working for people with disabilities, pakistan (nowpdp) nowpdp is an initiative of aga khan national council. this program was initiated with the development of the first accessible rickshaw in the region that can be driven by persons with disabilities. these rickshaws are now available in market through a commercial partner. the rickshaw project is now working to develop the most accessible cycle that can enable the inclusion of persons with physical impairments under minimal cost. amin amir andani, who is a leading social entrepreneur leads this initiative