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President Droupadi Murmu confers national awards, calls for inclusive ecosystem

IndiaTimes Monday, 4 December 2023
Teen Mumbai swimmer Jia Rai, deaf designer Himanshu Kansal, visually impaired Taha ldrees Haaziq, and Amazon India were among the recipients of the annual national awards for persons with disabilities in India. The awards, presented by President Droupadi Murmu, recognized individuals and organizations for their achievements in empowerment and inclusivity. Jia Rai, an open water para swimmer, has achieved national and international fame, while Himanshu Kansal has developed innovative Indian Sign language resources.
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