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Gattipally Shivpal becomes the first dwarf to receive a driving license in India

After being contacted by many short people for driving classes he has decided to start a driving school for physically handicapped people, next year.

December 04, 2021 / 22:46 IST
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Gattipally Shivpal becomes the first dwarf to receive a driving license in India

Gattipally Shivpal used to be teased by people because of his height, but today he is India's first award to receive a driving license. 42-year-old Shivpal, from Hyderabad, is about 3 feet tall and he finished his training in 2004. In that as well he was the first to complete it as a handicapped in his district.

"People used to tease me because of my height and today I am nominated for The Limca book of records and many others", said Shivpal.

After being contacted by many short people for driving classes he has decided to start a driving school for physically handicapped people, next year.

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first published: Dec 4, 2021 10:13 pm

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