Single father who adopted child with Down Syndrome given 'Best Mommy Award' on Women's Day

On Sunday, India's youngest single far who h opted a child with down syndrome was given 'Best Mommy of World' Award at an event in Bengaluru on International Women's Day. After learning that most people choose t to opt a child with special needs, Pune resident, itya Tiwari opted a 22-month-old child, Avnish with Down Syndrome in 2016 and quit his job as a software engineer. itya Tiwari is just 28 years old. 

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young far's struggle

According to reports, Avnish was diagsed with two holes in his heart and his birth parents h decided to abandon him as he would bring embarrassment to society because of Down Syndrome. w without any medical intervention, holes have disappeared, but he still needs to undergo two crucial surgeries.

"I got his legal custody on 1st Jan 2016 after a 1.5 yr struggle. Since n our journey has been very good. He's one of best gifts from God. Parenting is t based on . I'm working on vocacy for a person with special needs, Down Syndrome, orphans in India." said itya Tiwari.  

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(With ncy Inputs)