# Bihar girl writes with toes, officials step in to help

2026-08-14T07:50:45+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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A health department team visited 13-year-old Lakshmi’s school in Katihar, Bihar, after her story emerged of writing with her toes to continue her education, news.abplive.com reports. Officials found she already has a Unique Disability ID card issued last year. They are now coordinating with the Social Welfare Department to identify government schemes she may qualify for. Lakshmi uses her toes to hold a pen and manage books in class, demonstrating determination despite physical challenges.

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- news.abplive.com <https://news.abplive.com/cities/bihar-13-year-old-lakshmi-writes-with-feet-independence-day-viral-video-who-is-lakshmi-watch-video-1861984>

Tags: Bihar, disability, education, government support, Katihar, Lakshmi
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