NGO carries out mass wedding, helps them out with groceries

A Ghatkopar-based NGO helped nine visually impaired couples get married on Sunday. The annual pre-Diwali initiative by the Omkar Andh KEVK Society also saw the couples being helped with groceries and basic kitchen necessities to start off their married life.

“We have been carrying out mass weddings for couples with visual impairment for the past 10 years. The couples come from all over Maharashtra,” said committee member Ashok Deorepatil, who managed the event.

He said some are love marriages while some are arranged. “We get in touch with their family members and follow all due procedures before fixing the match. We also take care of their stay in Mumbai,” he said. The cost for one couple’s wedding comes to around ₹30,000. The money is raised through donations.

He said it is overwhelming to see them take such a big step. “A couple who got married last year came with their baby to attend this year’s function. It was really touching to see the happy family,” Mr. Deorepatil said.

The NGO also distributed groceries to 2,500 visually impaired people and 700 widows for Diwali.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/its-wedding-bells-for-nine-visually-impaired-couples/article25355040.ece