Temporary ramp built at Marina for persons with disabilities

Greater Chennai Corporation sets up a temporary pathway

It was the first time in many decades for K. Nagadass, a resident of K.K. Nagar, to experience the joy of watching waves crashing over the shoreline and even step into the water.

Several persons with disabilities, like him, who do not beach, used the temporary pathway put up by the Greater Chennai Corporation on Monday evening. Many volunteers helped them get closer to the beach. “I came here after a friend informed me about the temporary pathway. I used to see the beach only from the road,” said Mr. Nagadass.

A portion of the beach behind the Gandhi Statue had been made temporarily accessible for persons with disabilities from December 27 to January 2. There may be a formal inauguration on Tuesday.