The Supreme Court on Friday took a unique initiative to promote inclusivity and accessibility by launching the Mitti Cafe, an establishment run entirely by differently-abled people, in the Supreme Court premises.
Inaugurating the joint venture, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud applauded the Mitti team for serving six million meals during the Covid-19 pandemic and expressed hope that all lawyers would support this initiative.
He revealed that all people in the Mitti team were disabled, adding that Mitti Cafe has established 38 cafes across the country.
Expressing his enthusiasm over the inaugural event, the CJI said managers of the cafe included visually-impaired persons, those having cerebral palsy, and also those who were paraplegic.
Attorney General R. Venkataramani, who was present on the occasion, hailed the initiative, calling it a symbol of great compassion.
The event featured the unique rendition of the National Anthem in sign language. The inaugural ceremony was attended by a host of Supreme Court judges, among others.
