Ludhiana- Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora attended the Annual Function of Darpan Centre for Autism, BRS Nagar, Ludhiana, as the chief guest.
In his address, Arora praised Darpan Centre for Autism, a registered non-profit organization, for its pioneering efforts in providing services to children with autism. He commended the dedication of those running the institution and expressed admiration for the performances by the children.
Arora acknowledged the significant role of well-off families who have adopted children for their education at the centre, calling their contributions to society "laudable."
Responding to a request from the organizers for land to expand the institute, Arora assured them of his support. He pledged to arrange land that allows for future expansion and promised financial assistance whenever needed to further the centre’s mission.
Highlighting the rising prevalence of autism, Arora shared a concerning statistic—autism, once affecting one in 3, 000 children, now impacts one in 30. He cited an alarming projection that by 2030, one in three children may be diagnosed with autism, expressing hope that such predictions prove incorrect.
Among others, Rahul Ahuja and Neeraj Satija also addressed the gathering.