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NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Awards 2026 Honour Champions of Accessibility

Fourteen accessibility champions honoured at the 17th NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Awards 2026. STPI Director General Arvind Kumar attended the awards ceremony in New Delhi. Winners recognised across four categories, including…

THE RAMP THAT ENDS AT THE EDGE

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Somewhere in Himachal sits a ramp that a corporate donor built, photographed, and forgot. Dr Sangeeta Thakur, a disability rights advocate and founder of Ashtavakra Accessibility Solutions, found it on a hillside, ending fifty metres…

PM Modi Reaffirms Commitment to Dignity and Opportunity for Divyangs

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PM Modi reiterates commitment to dignity, access and opportunity for Divyangs. Says Divyang citizens have enriched India’s progress through creativity and determination. Highlights advances in laws, accessible infrastructure and…

Braille Ballot Papers, Voter Slips for Visually-Impaired in Bihar Polls

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EC to provide Braille ballot papers and voter slips in Bihar polls Visually-impaired voters can cast votes independently using EVM Braille PwD voters to get transport and wheelchair facilities at all polling stations 292 polling…

Tripura: A Natural Paradise Waiting to Shine

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By Jayanta Debnath Everyone agrees- Tripura is blessed with rivers, hills, forests, and breathtaking natural beauty. Expansive reservoirs and scenic landscapes make it one of Northeast India’s hidden treasures. Yet, despite this wealth,…

‘JESUS: a Deaf Missions film’ Premieres in India

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'JESUS: a Deaf Missions film,' made by a Deaf cast and crew, premiered in India. The film, a silver screen adaptation of Jesus' life, is entirely in American Sign Language. It includes Indian Sign Language interpretation and Hindi…