Minister for Backward Classes V. Sampath Kumar and Coimbatore District Collector Pavan Kumar Giriyappanavar inaugurated the “Sarathi, Swag Café, Samarth, and Sugamya” initiatives of the Swarga Foundation in Coimbatore on June 11, 2026 .
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The Swarga Foundation recently launched in Coimbatore four initiatives to promote accessibility, inclusion and independent living for differently abled persons.A release from the foundation said the initiatives include ‘Sarathi’, a fleet of five wheelchair and senior citizen-friendly cabs equipped with ramps for operation across Tamil Nadu; ‘Swag Cafe’, a cafe to be managed by persons with disabilities along with Coimbatore Corporation conservancy workers; ‘Samarth’, a programme for the donation of wheelchairs; and ‘Sugamya’, under which patented cabin-friendly wheelchairs and ramps will be donated to all railway stations in Coimbatore.The initiatives were inaugurated by Minister for Backward Classes V. Sampath Kumar, in the presence of Coimbatore Collector Pavan Kumar G. Giriyappanavar. Published - June 12, 2026 06:54 pm IST
