Sminu Jindal

Managing Director @Jindal_SAW | Founder Chairperson @SvayamIndia

[Sminu Jindal @SminuJindal]

Dear @narendramodi ji I wish you a very happy birthday and congratulate you for your impactful 25 years in office. Sir, when you launched the Accessible India campaign, as a person with reduced mobility, I felt heard. Your efforts to build an inclusive, self reliant Bharat inspires me to continue my work in the field of Accessibility with renewed vigour. I do believe that under your leadership India will not only become the first fully accessible nation, but will also show the world the way forward towards an inclusive world. I wish you many years of good health to continue your seva for our great nation.

#सेवा_संकल्प_अभियान #SevaSankalpAbhiyan #AshirwadKaDiya

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Despite publicly sharing this deeply distressing incident, I have received no response from @emirates or @EmiratesSupport.

Silence is not accountability. A passenger’s dignity and independence cannot be dismissed. I expect a formal response, a fair investigation and clear corrective action.

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“Please don’t break somebody’s spirit.” I said this after boarding my Emirates flight from Mumbai to Dubai on 3 September 2026.

I had disclosed my disability, completed the formalities and obtained fit-to-travel clearance.

Yet a ground staff member told me I had “no business” travelling alone and accused me of saying I could walk. I am paraplegic. I use a manual wheelchair.

I have travelled independently for years. I was going to meet my children. Why did taking that journey require defending my independence in front of an aircraft full of strangers?

I spoke up. But no passenger should have to be brave simply to be treated with respect.

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May this Ganesh Chaturthi bring wisdom to our choices, strength to our journeys, and positivity to every new beginning.
Wishing everyone a blessed and joyous Ganesh Chaturthi!

#HappyGaneshChaturthi #GanpatiBappaMorya

[Sminu Jindal @SminuJindal]

“Please don’t break somebody’s spirit.” I said this after boarding my Emirates flight from Mumbai to Dubai on 3 September 2026.

I had disclosed my disability, completed the formalities and obtained fit-to-travel clearance.

Yet a ground staff member told me I had “no business” travelling alone and accused me of saying I could walk. I am paraplegic. I use a manual wheelchair.

I have travelled independently for years. I was going to meet my children. Why did taking that journey require defending my independence in front of an aircraft full of strangers?

I spoke up. But no passenger should have to be brave simply to be treated with respect.

@EmiratesSupport
@emirates
@AAI_Official
@MoCA_GoI
@RamMNK
@CSMIA_Official
@jagograhakjago
@UNHumanRights
@socialpwds
@Office_of_CCPD

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“We have a lot of patience. But we are not patient.” I was travelling business class.

I could speak up for myself. I knew how to question what was happening. But throughout this experience, I kept thinking about the countless people with reduced mobility who save for months to buy an economy ticket, and may then be told they need to pay for a companion they do not need.

Why should independence come at an extra cost? For 25 years, I have worked towards accessibility and dignity. Yet moments like these remind me how much still needs to change on the ground. We plan. We prepare. We adapt to barriers that others may never even have to think about. What we should not have to prepare ourselves for is having our capabilities questioned or our dignity diminished.

We are not a burden. We are not patient. We are equally valuable passengers and customers. Nobody has the right to decide for us what we can or cannot do with our lives. I am sharing my story because this is bigger than one journey or one passenger. It is about the right of every person to travel with dignity, independence and respect.
Let us speak up. Let us be heard. Let us be seen.

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@UNHumanRights
@socialpwds
@Office_of_CCPD

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Who decides what I am capable of? “What if something happens to the aircraft? How will you run?”
That was the question put to me after I had already completed the required formalities, been cleared to travel, boarded the aircraft and taken my seat.

I explained what I could do independently. I know my body. I know my capabilities. And I prepare carefully for every journey. Yet, I was repeatedly told that I needed a companion.

A fellow passenger even kindly offered to take responsibility for me.

I appreciated his concern, but my independence should not depend on a stranger stepping forward. Using a wheelchair does not make me incapable. Needing assistance with certain parts of a journey does not take away my ability or my right, to travel independently. Eventually, the conversation ended. The aircraft took off and brought me to Dubai.

But one question stayed with me: How many times must we prove what we are capable of before we are believed? Safety matters. But so do dignity, independence and respect.

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@UNHumanRights
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On this auspicious occasion, may we embrace the values of compassion, courage and kindness, and carry them into all that we do.
Wishing everyone a blessed and joyful Janmashtami! 🦚✨

#HappyJanmashtami

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Where should CSR money go next?
At the CII National CSR Summit 2026, I had the opportunity to chair and moderate “Potential Next – Where CSR Money Should Go Next.”

A meaningful conversation on moving beyond giving towards enabling, empowering and creating an inclusive world for all.

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Raksha Bandhan is a reminder that true strength lies in standing by one another, with trust, compassion, and mutual respect.

Whether between siblings, families, friends, or communities, the bonds we nurture have the power to uplift lives and create a more caring society.

Wishing everyone a joyful Raksha Bandhan filled with love, gratitude, and cherished moments with those who matter most.

#RakshaBandhan #HappyRakshaBandhan #BondOfTrust

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Happy Independence Day!

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#MondayConviction

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Years pass, but Babaji’s presence remains - in the values he gave us, the institutions he built, and the countless lives his vision continues to touch.

Remembering him with deep gratitude on his 96th birth anniversary.

#FoundersDay #RememberingBauji

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Remembering Shri O.P. Jindal on his 96th birth anniversary.
From humble beginnings to building an enduring legacy, his vision, perseverance and commitment to progress continue to inspire us to move forward with purpose and contribute to a stronger India.
#RememberingBauji

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Today, while travelling from Srinagar to Delhi on Indigo flight 6E5088, I experienced what accessibility with dignity truly means.

The @IndiGo6E ground staff at Srinagar Airport were highly sensitised, cooperative and attentive throughout my journey. They understood my requirements, ensured a seamless transition through the airport.

I would also like to sincerely appreciate the @crpfindia personnel at Srinagar Airport. Their respectful, sensitive and supportive approach made the entire experience safe, comfortable and dignified.

Accessibility is not merely about providing assistance—it is about understanding individual needs and delivering support with empathy and respect.

My heartfelt appreciation and kudos to both teams for setting such a positive example of inclusive and dignified travel.

#Accesibility4All #InclusiveTravel

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Every athlete’s journey is powered by resilience, determination, and the belief that no barrier is too great to overcome.

It was inspiring to spend time with the incredible members of the Indian Mixed Disability Cricket Team before they embark on their England tour for the Vitality IT20 Mixed Disability Series 2026. Their stories are a powerful reminder that true strength lies not in the absence of challenges, but in the courage to rise above them.

As Svayam proudly stands beside the team as the Lead Sponsor, I wish every player the very best. May you play with confidence, inspire millions, and make India proud.

Good luck, Team India!
#AbJunoonJitega

#InclusiveSports #Accessibility4All #Svayam

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Today marks 27 years since India reclaimed the heights of Kargil. 527 soldiers paid the ultimate price. Many others returned home with injuries that changed how they move through the world for the rest of their lives.

Accessibility is not a side conversation when we talk about our armed forces. It is central to it. A soldier who loses a limb defending this country deserves infrastructure, transport, and public spaces that do not ask him to fight a second battle just to participate in everyday life.

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, the tribute that matters is not just remembrance. It is building a country that is actually accessible to the people who defended it.
#KargilVijayDiwas #AccessibilityIsAHumanRight #Accessibility4All

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#MondayConviction