The Banyan Tree
Alamara The Banyan Tree is the national tree of our
country. In the olden days and in villages, the banyan
tree is the centre of life; it is the ‘seat’ of government
for villages. It symbolizes family, home, community and
communication. Banyan trees enjoy a long life and are
considered immortal. These trees are considered sacred
symbolising the knowledge and enlightenment and hence
honoured by people in India. The tree lives for hundreds
of years as new shoots grows from branches to ground; its
crown spreads majestically offering shelter to the working
formers, travellers and is laden with fruit, offering a
habitat for wildlife.
Wish of the parents of persons with developmental
disabilities like autism is that the proposed Activities –
the Residential care Centre, Day care and pre Vocational
training, Day School, Early Intervention centres etc shall
be an immortal ongoing shelter spreading the many branches
for the persons with developmental disabilities.