Can 3 feet height stop someone from becoming a doctor? Ganesh Baraiya of Gujarat fulfilled his dream by winning the battle in the High Court and then in the Supreme Court after MCI’s refusal. His journey is a unique story of courage, passion and justice.
Ahmedabad. The story of Ganesh Baraiya, who lives in a small village in Gujarat, is no less than a film. 3 feet tall, weight less than 20 kg, 72% inability to walk…but dreams of becoming a doctor. Could this dream come true? Will the system give admission to such a person in medical college? Ganesh’s struggle started with this question and from there his amazing fight created discussion in the entire country.
Didn’t accept defeat despite MCI’s rejection
Ganesh Baraiya is perhaps one of the most unique medical students of the country. Due to dwarfism, his height is only three feet and his weight is a little less than 20 kg. They also suffer from 72 percent inability to walk. But his dreams were much higher than this. When Ganesh applied for MBBS in 2018, the Medical Council of India (MCI) refused him admission citing his height and physical disability. MCI said that such low height and disability can become a hindrance in the doctor’s responsibilities. This decision was a deep blow to Ganesh’s heart, but he refused to accept it as the final decision.
Can physical limitations stop one’s dreams?
Ganesh, who passed high school from Neelkanth Vidyapeeth, Talaja, did not give up. He filed a case in Gujarat High Court. His school principal, Dr. Dalpatbhai Kataria, not only supported him but also fought the case, helping the poor farmer family financially. But the High Court accepted the decision of MCI as correct. The fight did not end with this decision – this is where the real battle for Ganesha began.
What did the Supreme Court say?
Ganesh took the case to the Supreme Court. After about four months, SC gave a historic verdict – “One’s height cannot be the basis for medical admission.” This decision not only opened the way for Ganesh, but also lit a new ray of hope for thousands of disabled students.
How did Ganesh Baraiya become Doctor?
In 2019, he got admission in Bhavnagar Medical College. He completed his studies with hard work and finished his internship. Today Ganesh is treating patients with the same passion as he had seen in his dreams. “I want to treat poor people,” he says, “that’s where I am needed the most.”
Can Ganesh become the world’s youngest doctor?
Yes, they are in this race. But for Ganesha, it is not respect but service that is the real goal. His entire journey proves that if one has courage, it is not the height of the body but the height of dreams that matters.
What does the story of Ganesh Baraiya teach us?
This story is not just about one person’s struggle, but it is a message that:
- dreams are bigger than limits
- law can provide justice
- society needs to change its perspective
- And courage is the greatest strength