NEW DELHI: Fourteen innovators across the country have been honoured with the 14th NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Awards.
These awards, which have been honouring innovators for the past 13 years, celebrate individuals and organizations dedicated to removing barriers for the disabled and creating an inclusive society in India through innovative designs and inclusive projects.
Union minister for civil aviation and steel, Jyotiraditya Scindia, in a video address, complimented the endeavour of National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP)and emphasized the role of differently-abled family members in India’s growth.
“As India advances towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy by 2030, involving its entire 1.4 billion population is crucial for national development. In this journey from today’s status as the fifth-largest economy, the participation of differently-abled individuals is equally vital in achieving our ultimate goal of success,” he said.
Arman Ali, the executive director of NCPEDP, highlighted the mission behind these awards, and underlined the need to bridge the gap between the one billion people in need of assistive products and the one in ten who have access to them.
Rajesh Aggarwal, secretary, department of empowerment of persons with disabilities (DEPwD), lauded the awardees for their work in promoting accessibility and supporting the role of assistive technology to create a conducive ecosystem for persons with disabilities.
The awards are conferred in three categories: persons with disabilities, working professionals, and companies/organizations that have made an impact in accessibility and universal design in areas such as built environment, transport infrastructure, service provision, ICT, consumer products, mobility aids, assistive technology, and more.
These awards, which have been honouring innovators for the past 13 years, celebrate individuals and organizations dedicated to removing barriers for the disabled and creating an inclusive society in India through innovative designs and inclusive projects.
Union minister for civil aviation and steel, Jyotiraditya Scindia, in a video address, complimented the endeavour of National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP)and emphasized the role of differently-abled family members in India’s growth.
“As India advances towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy by 2030, involving its entire 1.4 billion population is crucial for national development. In this journey from today’s status as the fifth-largest economy, the participation of differently-abled individuals is equally vital in achieving our ultimate goal of success,” he said.
Arman Ali, the executive director of NCPEDP, highlighted the mission behind these awards, and underlined the need to bridge the gap between the one billion people in need of assistive products and the one in ten who have access to them.
Rajesh Aggarwal, secretary, department of empowerment of persons with disabilities (DEPwD), lauded the awardees for their work in promoting accessibility and supporting the role of assistive technology to create a conducive ecosystem for persons with disabilities.
The awards are conferred in three categories: persons with disabilities, working professionals, and companies/organizations that have made an impact in accessibility and universal design in areas such as built environment, transport infrastructure, service provision, ICT, consumer products, mobility aids, assistive technology, and more.
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