I realized that if I put her on wheel chair now, then she would never walk again. The comfort would make us both give up on the effort of making her walk, which was not easy. I did not want to give up without giving it my best.

Trans people continue to be regarded with suspicion or as ‘abnormal’ and continue to be kept out of the mainstream of society, often shunned by their own families and find it difficult or even impossible to get an education and a job.

Visually impaired Namrata Mehta says, "I know the road sometimes is difficult, especially for a woman with a disability, but I just want them to know, never stop dreaming."

In his message on LinkedIn, Harish Iyer speaks of how Indian culture as defined currently is actually the Victorian mores by the British, and that laws should be framed to make lives of citizens better.

From delayed promotions to men who refused to take orders, Archana Achrekar has fought several gender biases and paved the way for more women employees at Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.