<p>Indore: A 52-year-old government school teacher from Indore, who is suffering from an excruciating bone disorder that has confined her to a wheelchair, has sought President <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/droupadi-murmu">Droupadi Murmu</a>'s permission to undergo euthanasia.</p><p>The administration, however, is trying to dissuade her, although she remains steadfast in her demand.</p><p>Talking to <em>PTI</em> on Monday, Chandrakanta Jethwani, posted at the government primary school in Jabran Colony's community building, said she suffers from osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare genetic disorder that affects bone formation and makes bones extremely fragile.</p><p>"I have made an appeal for euthanasia to the President through the media. I have already pledged my eyes and body. I want medical students to study my disease after my death," she said.</p>.Cleanliness survey: Indore retains top ranking for 8th time.<p>Jethwani said she initially used a walker to move around and managed to ride a scooter, but after being allegedly prescribed the wrong medication by a doctor in 2020, her condition deteriorated severely, and she has since been wheelchair-bound.</p><p>She still attends school using a wheelchair.</p><p>"My parents and siblings have passed away. I am completely broken, physically and financially," the unmarried teacher said.</p><p>Pawan Chauhan, joint director in charge of the social justice department, said, "We have sent a clinical psychologist to counsel the teacher. If required, we will arrange another counselling session."</p><p>District project coordinator (DPC) Vinay Mishra said that the education department has been providing all possible support to Jethwani and has assigned her to a school she can easily access.</p><p>Jethwani, however, continues to press for her euthanasia request and has demanded that until she receives the President's approval, the administration should assign a female attendant to care for her 24 hours a day.</p><p>"I will never commit suicide. I will wait for a week or two for the President's permission for euthanasia. If I do not receive it, I will stop consuming food and water," she added.</p>
<p>Indore: A 52-year-old government school teacher from Indore, who is suffering from an excruciating bone disorder that has confined her to a wheelchair, has sought President <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/droupadi-murmu">Droupadi Murmu</a>'s permission to undergo euthanasia.</p><p>The administration, however, is trying to dissuade her, although she remains steadfast in her demand.</p><p>Talking to <em>PTI</em> on Monday, Chandrakanta Jethwani, posted at the government primary school in Jabran Colony's community building, said she suffers from osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare genetic disorder that affects bone formation and makes bones extremely fragile.</p><p>"I have made an appeal for euthanasia to the President through the media. I have already pledged my eyes and body. I want medical students to study my disease after my death," she said.</p>.Cleanliness survey: Indore retains top ranking for 8th time.<p>Jethwani said she initially used a walker to move around and managed to ride a scooter, but after being allegedly prescribed the wrong medication by a doctor in 2020, her condition deteriorated severely, and she has since been wheelchair-bound.</p><p>She still attends school using a wheelchair.</p><p>"My parents and siblings have passed away. I am completely broken, physically and financially," the unmarried teacher said.</p><p>Pawan Chauhan, joint director in charge of the social justice department, said, "We have sent a clinical psychologist to counsel the teacher. If required, we will arrange another counselling session."</p><p>District project coordinator (DPC) Vinay Mishra said that the education department has been providing all possible support to Jethwani and has assigned her to a school she can easily access.</p><p>Jethwani, however, continues to press for her euthanasia request and has demanded that until she receives the President's approval, the administration should assign a female attendant to care for her 24 hours a day.</p><p>"I will never commit suicide. I will wait for a week or two for the President's permission for euthanasia. If I do not receive it, I will stop consuming food and water," she added.</p>