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Ira hri Rajiv Gandhi had a dream. The dream of a disabled-friendly India. In RJI 1988, as the then Prime Minister of India, he entrusted the task to Justice Baharul Islam, MP. Justice Islam faithfully submitted his report but by then, the 1989 General Election had been announced. Unfortunat,rly, Rajivji lost the election. Later, in 1991, he was martyred. It seemed that with him, a million dreams had died an early death. However, soon we realised that he had never left us. His dreams were very much alive! His loving and devoted wife, Smt. Sonia Gandhi, set aside her terrible grief and took upon herself- as a Mission -to ensure that his dreams were translated into reality. Within 1991, the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) was set up. Amongst its five core areas of focus was the welfare of people with disabilities.

One o f the first things on which the Disability Unit of RGF concentrated was the drafting and the passage of The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995. The historic law was passed by both the Houses of Parliament in a single day in December of that year. It is hard to believe that it has now been nine years since then! It has been a long and tedious journey. M0st of the disability sector's time has been taken up by one struggle after the other. The mere appointment o f the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities consumed the first three crucial years. Inclusion of disability in the Census, getting ramps constructed for Stephen Hawking, fighting discrimination against disabled people in Civil Service recruitment ... The discrimination was systemic. It also seemed endless.

Frankly, most of us - the so-called Disabled Activists - were getting quite fazed and tired, when the news of election of the UPA Government worked like a garden breeze. To say that the disability sector has been electrified would be an understatement! Expectations are sky-high. And most of them are doable.

A 'Disability Assistive Framework' has already been submitted to UPA Chairperson, Smt. Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh. We prepare to celebrate the World Disability Day tomorrow, confident that a t ruly d isabled-friendly India would soon be a reality.

2nd December, 2004

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J,tved Abidi Executive Director, NCPEDP

INCLUSION

I N T R O D U C T I O N

Shri Rajiv Gandhi had a dream. The dream of a disabled-friendly India. In 1988, as the then Prime Minister of India, he entrusted the task to Justice

Baharul Islam, MP. Justice Islam faithfully submitted his report but by then, the 1989 General Election had been announced. Unfortunately, Rajivji lost the election. Later, in 1991, he was martyred. It seemed that with him, a million dreams had died an early death. However, soon we realised that he had never left us. His dreams were very much alive! His loving and devoted wife, Smt. Sonia Gandhi, set aside her terrible grief and took upon herse l f -as a Mission ­to ensure that his dreams were translated into reality. Within 1991, the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF ) was set up. Amongst its five core areas of focus was the welfare of people with disabilities.

One of the first things on which the Disability Unit of RGF concentrated was the drafting and the passage of The Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act , 1995. The historic law was passed by both the Houses of Parliament in a single day in December of that year. It is hard to believe that it has now been nine years since then! It has been a long and tedious journey. Most of the disability sector's time has been taken up by one struggle after the other. The mere appointment of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities consumed the first three crucial years. Inclusion of disability in the Census, getting ramps constructed for Stephen Hawking, fighting discrimination against disabled people in Civil Service recruitment . . . The discrimination was systemic. It also seemed endless.

Frankly, most of us - the so-called Disabled Activists - were getting quite fazed and tired, when the news of election of the UPA Government worked like a garden breeze. To say that the disability sector has been electrified would be an understatement! Expectations are sky-high. And most of them are doable. A 'Disability Assistive Framework' has already been submitted to UPA Chairperson, Smt. Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh. W e prepare to celebrate the Wor ld Disability Day tomorrow, confident that a truly disabled-friendly India would soon be a reality.

2 n d December, 2004 Javed Abidi

Executive Director, NCPEDP

INCLUSION

e Shell

his is the sixth year of Shell India's association with the Helen Keller

Awards and in this period I am happy to say that the Awards have grown

in reach and repute. Fifty-two awards have been given till date, to individuals and

organisations that have been torch-bearers in the area,6f empowering disabled

people, particularly in the crucial area of employment. With awareness in

society growing, today people with disability are being increasingly recognised

as full and free citizens, and in the case of certain industries, they are being

actively wooed as valued human resource assets - marking a turning point in the

employment of disabled people. I am also proud to say that Shell companies in

India continuously and consistently make efforts to employ people with

disabilities and indeed we too have had a few successes to record in this regard.

We have supported the cause of the disabled because it is a long-term need of

society. The so-called disabled are people who contribute diversity to the

workforce and who contribute economic value that others are sometimes

incapable of. Shell's initiatives in this area are driven by our commitment to

contribute meaningfully and sustainably to society. It should not be seen just as a

charitable act. We strive to be good employers and to have a diverse workforce.

We also strive to create enabling circumstances.

I take this opportunity to congratulate the winners of the 6th NCPEDP-Shell

Helen Keller Awards.

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Chairman, Shell Group of Companies in India

MESSAGE

This is the sixth year of Shell India's association with the Helen Keller Awards and in this period I am happy to say that the Awards have grown

in reach and repute. Fifty-two awards have been given till date, to individuals and organisations that have been torch-bearers in the area of empowering disabled people, particularly in the crucial area of employment. W i th awareness in society growing, today people with disability are being increasingly recognised as full and free citizens, and in the case of certain industries, they are being actively wooed as valued human resource assets - marking a turning point in the employment of disabled people. I am also proud to say that Shell companies in India continuously and consistently make efforts to employ people with disabilities and indeed we too have had a few successes to record in this regard.

W e have supported the cause of the disabled because it is a long-term need of society. The so-called disabled are people who contribute diversity to the workforce and who contribute economic value that others are sometimes incapable of. Shell's initiatives in this area are driven by our commitment to contribute meaningfully and sustainably to society. It should not be seen just as a charitable act. W e strive to be good employers and to have a diverse workforce. W e also strive to create enabling circumstances.

I take this opportunity to congratulate the winners of the 6th NCPEDP-Shel l Helen Keller Awards.

Vikram Singh Mehta Chairman, Shell Group of Companies in India

Shell

ll:lach year, the NCPEDP-Shell Helen Keller Awards mark an important

1:111 new milestone in our endeavour to provide a life of greater dignity and

empowerment for India's 70 million disabled citizens. Their welfare is a subject

that is especially close to my heart, as it was to my husband Rajiv Gandhi; and I

take enormous pride and joy in the achievements of the awardees, even as I

realise that we still have a long way to go in creating an environment that will

enable the disabled to fulfil their potential and have an honoured place in our

society.

The twelve awardees this year are shining examples of indomitable courage,

invincible spirit and professional excellence in the face of tremendous odds. We

owe them a huge debt of gratitude for being such inspiring path-breakers and

role models. Their achievements are also a tribute to the dedication and

perseverance with which NCPEDP has worked to involve corporate houses,

NGOs and individuals in creating employment opportunities for disabled

citizens.

I send my warmest congratulations to all the awardees, and my sincere thanks

and good wishes to NCPEDP and all the organisations and people from the

corporate sector, who have joined hands to enable our disabled citizens to

show us what heights they are capable of achieving.

Soni" S.1n jh1

President, All Ind ia Congress Committee

INCLUSION

MESSAGE

Each year, the NCPEDP-Shel l Helen Keller Awards mark an important new milestone in our endeavour to provide a life of greater dignity and

empowerment for India's 70 million disabled citizens. Their welfare is a subject that is especially close to my heart, as it was to my husband Rajiv Gandhi; and I take enormous pride and joy in the achievements of the awardees, even as I realise that we still have a long way to go in creating an environment that will enable the disabled to fulfil their potential and have an honoured place in our society.

The twelve awardees this year are shining examples of indomitable courage, invincible spirit and professional excellence in the face of tremendous odds. W e owe them a huge debt of gratitude for being such inspiring path-breakers and role models. Their achievements are also a tribute to the dedication and perseverance with which N C P E D P has worked to involve corporate houses, N G O s and individuals in creating employment opportunities for disabled citizens.

I send my warmest congratulations to all the awardees, and my sincere thanks and good wishes to N C P E D P and all the organisations and people from the corporate sector, who have joined hands to enable our disabled citizens to show us what heights they are capable of achieving.

Sonia Gandhi President, All India Congress Committee

INCLUSION

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~ n the eve of World Disability Day, 2004, NCPEDP is proud to

.:.. present the 6°' NCPEDP-Shell Helen Keller Awards.

Instituted in 1999, these Awards honour those indiviyuals and organisations

that have made significant contributions to the cause of equal rights of people

with disabilities, their rehabilitation and deserved place in the work

environment.

As every year, the Award winners were chosen after an exhaustive and detailed

selection process: invitation of nominations, their scrutiny & evaluation,

deliberation & debate and then the final decision by a Selection Committee

comprising five well-known achievers in their respective fields.

It was by no means an easy task, especially considering we received a record 135

nominations this year! Needless to say, all of them had tremendous merit and

that made the task of deciding so much more difficult. For the time that the

Committee members spent in arriving at the final consensus, we thank them.

The ever-increasing number of nominations, year after year, is greatly

encouraging; it clearly reflects the commendable work being done within the

disability sector - and outside - by people committed to changing the lives of

people with disabilities. However, it shol)ld be equally clear that much, much

more remains to be done, and that efforts in this area should gather

momentum.

lastly, we would like to congratulate and thank all the winners for their work,

their courage, their ideals, and most of all, for going beyond the call of duty.

Thank you!

THE 6TH NCPEDP- SHELL HELEN KELLER AWARDS

On the eve of Wor ld Disability Day, 2004, N C P E D P is proud to present the 6t h NCPEDP-Shel l Helen Keller Awards.

Instituted in 1999, these Awards honour those individuals and organisations that have made significant contributions to the cause of equal rights of people with disabilities, their rehabilitation and deserved place in the work environment.

As every year, the Award winners were chosen after an exhaustive and detailed selection process: invitation of nominations, their scrutiny & evaluation, deliberation & debate and then the final decision by a Selection Committee comprising five well-known achievers in their respective fields.

It was by no means an easy task, especially considering we received a record 135 nominations this year! Needless to say, all of them had tremendous merit and that made the task of deciding so much more difficult. For the time that the Committee members spent in arriving at the final consensus, we thank them.

The ever-increasing number of nominations, year after year, is greatly encouraging; it clearly reflects the commendable work being done within the disability sector - and outside - by people committed to changing the lives of people with disabilities. However, it should be equally clear that much, much more remains to be done, and that efforts in this area should gather momentum.

Lastly, we would like to congratulate and thank all the winners for their work , their courage, their ideals, and most of all, for going beyond the call of duty. Thank you!

From le~ to right Arun Seth, Dr. Shailaja D. Sharma, Sarabjeet Singh, Subodh Bhargava and Kevan Moll ArunSeth

Subodh Bhargava The ex-Group Chairman and Chief Executive of t he Eicher Group of Companies, and past President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII}, Subodh Bhargava is also one of the Founder-Trustees of NCPEDP. He is one of India's most influential spokespersons for Indian industry, contributing towards and influencing government policy and working with the industry to evolve an adequate response to the changing environment.

Sarabjeet Singh A Member of the Principal Bench of the Cent ral Administrative Tribunal, Sarabjeet Singh has been the head of a number of Indian Railways' organisations. In 1989, he was injured in a terrorist incident, res ult ing in total locomotor disability confining him to a whee lchair. He is keenly interested in enhancing employment opportunities for disabled people and in the creation of a barrier-free environment.

As Chai rman of British Telecom (India and SMRC}, Arun Seth has been responsible for its position as the leading international telecom player in India, and has been the driving force behind the Group's IT and BPO activities. He also leads BT's efforts in Corporate Social Responsibility with projects in Katha and other initiatives. Keenly interested in the social sector, he serves on the Board of Governors of HelpAge India, as wel l as on the Board of Trustees of HelpAge International, Londo·n, and the India Sponsor Foundat ion.

Kevan Moll Before taking over as the Country Representative of Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) India in 2002, Kevan Moll spent 15 years with Action on Disability and Development (ADD). He was responsible for managing ADD country programmes to build disabled people's movements in Sudan, Tanzania, India, Bangladesh and Combodia, and also fo r relocating and reconstituting AD D's orthotic-prosthetic programme as an autonomo us Indian NGO.

Dr. Shailaja D. Sharma Dr. Shailaja Sharma worked as a statistical consultant on a number of development projects fo r the World Bank, FAO and ILO, before joining the Shell Group of Companies. Since 2002, as Manager - External Affairs, she has been actively involved in promoting affirmative action in the disability sector and, during this period, Shell India has significant ly extended the reach of its disability-related initiatives.

INCLUSION

S E L E C T I O N C O M M I T T E E

Subodh Bhargava T h e ex-Group Chairman and Chief Executive of the Eicher Group of Companies, and past President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CM), Subodh Bhargava is also one of the Founder-Trustees o f NCPEDP . He is one of India's most influential spokespersons for Indian industry, contributing towards and influencing government policy and working with the industry to evolve an adequate response to the changing environment.

Sarabjeet Singh A Member of the Principal Bench of the Centra l Administrative Tribunal, Sarabjeet Singh has been the head of a number of Indian Railways' organisations. In 1989, he was injured in a terror ist incident, resulting in total locomotor disability confining him to a wheelchair. He is keenly interested in enhancing employment opportunities for disabled people and in the creation of a barrier-free environment.

From left to right Arun Seth, Dr. Shailaja D. Sharma, Sarabjeet Singh, Subodh Bhargava and Kevan Moll A r u n Seth

A s Chairman of British Telecom (India and S A A R C ) , A run Seth has been responsible for its position as the leading international telecom player in India, and has been the driving force behind the Group's IT and B P O activities. He also leads BT's efforts in Corporate Social Responsibility with projects in Katha and other initiatives. Keenly interested in the social sector, he serves on the Board of Governors of HelpAge India, as well as on the Board of Trustees of HelpAge International, London, and the India Sponsor Foundation.

Kevan Moll Before taking over as the Count ry Representative of Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) India in 2002, Kevan Moll spent 15 years with Act ion on Disability and Development ( A D D ) . He was responsible for managing A D D country programmes to build disabled people's movements in Sudan, Tanzania, India, Bangladesh and Combodia , and also for relocating and reconstituting A D D ' s orthotic-prosthetic programme as an autonomous Indian N G O .

Dr. Shailaja D. S h a r m a Dr. Shailaja Sharma worked as a statistical consultant on a number of development projects for the Wor ld Bank, F A O and I L O , before joining the Shell Group of Companies. Since 2002, as Manager - External Affairs, she has been actively involved in promoting affirmative action in the disability sector and, during this period, Shell India has significantly extended the reach of its disability-related initiatives.

INCLUSION

INDIVIDUAL WINNERS

Category A: Disabled Persons within Disability Sector

Kapil Kumar Aggarwal Sachu Ramalingam

T. Sesha Giri

Category B: Disabled Persons outside Disability Sect.or

Jyotindra V. Mehta Rigzian Sampheal, D. S. Lokesh Kumar and

Ravi Kumar Arora

Category C: Non-disabled Persons within Disability Sector

C. Antony Samy M. Srinivas

Category D: Non-disabled Persons outside Disability Sector

Nishant Dattatray Mhatre

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I N D I V I D U A L W I N N E R S

C a t e g o r y A : Disabled Persons within Disability Sector

Kapi Kumar Aggarwal

Sachu Ramalingam

T. Sesha Gir i

C a t e g o r y B :

Disabled Persons outside Disability Sector

Jyotindra V. Mehta

Rigzian Sampheal, D. S. Lokesh Kumar and

Ravi Kumar Arora

Non-disabledC a t e g o r y C :

Persons within DisabilityC . Antony Samy

M. Srinivas

Sector

Non-disabledC a t e g o r y D :

Persons outside Disability Sector Nishant Dattatray Mhatre

YOUNG ACHIEVER

This young man has been

instrumental in ensuring self­

employment for hundreds of

disabled boys and girls

Founder & Hony. General Secretary, Viklang Sahara Samiti Delhi (Regd.).

G-332, Mangolpuri, New Delhi - I I 0083. Tel.: 91-11-279 I 5833, 2 7913638.

Born in Alwar, Rajasthan, in 1977, Kapil contracted polio when he was just two months old. Though he responded to intensiv~ treat~en~, he remained severely disabled m his right leg. At the age of 7, Kapil lost his mother. This shock only strengthened his resolve to continue with his studies, and he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Delhi University.

Since the age of 12, Kapil had been interested in working for disabled

hfe s goals lay in three areas: education, sports - especially Taekwondo -and the rehabilitation of disabled people.

In 1998, he founded the Viklang Sahara Samiti with the objective of imparting vocational training and generating self-employment for disabled people. As of today, the Samiti has provided training in typing, compute rs, cutting &

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tailoring, embroidery and shorthand to more than 1,600 disabled girls and boys. It also arranges tuition classes up to primary level. I

Through Kapil's efforts, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) allotted a Basti Vikas Kendra at Mongolpuri for the welfare of disabled people, and many have become self-reliant under the 'Apna Rozgar' Scheme started by him. He was also instrumental in Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) sanctioning booths for deserving candidates and has helped hundreds of disabled people with applications

assistance.

Today, at the young age of 27, Kapil holds executive posts and is a consultant in many organisations w:orking in the disability sector. And though they are too numerous to list here, Kapi l has been honoured with many awards for his work, including one for the 'Best Fighter' Award from the Delhi Police for his expertise in Taekwondo!

INCLUSION

WINNERS: DISABLED PERSONS WITHIN DISABILITY SECTOR

Y O U N G A C H I E V E R

This young man has been

instrumental in ensuring self-

employment for hundreds of

disabled boys and girls

Kapil Kumar Aggarwal Founder & Hony. General Secretory, Viklang Sahara Samiti Delhi ( R e g d . ) .

G-332, Mangolpuri, New Delhi - 110083. Tel.: 91-11-27915833, 27913638.

Born in Alwar, Rajasthan, in 1977, Kapil contracted polio when he was just two months old. Though he responded to intensive treatment, he remained severely disabled in his right leg. A t the age of 7, Kapil lost his mother . Th i s shock only s t r eng thened his re so l ve to continue with his studies, and he graduated with a Bachelor of A r t s degree from Delhi University.

Since the age of 12, Kapil had been interested in working for disabled people and in the course. of. h!s studies, he decided that his goals lay in three areas: education, sports - especially Taekwondo -and the rehabilitation of disabled people.

for disability certificates/identity cards, admissions, scholarships,

people and in the course of his medical rehabilitation and financial studies, he decided that his life's

In 1998, he founded the Viklang Sahara Samiti with the objective of imparting vocational training and generating self-employment for disabled people. As of today, the Samiti has provided training in typing, compute r s , cutt ing &

t a i l o r i n g , e m b r o i d e r y a n d shorthand to more than 1,600 disabled girls and boys. It also arranges tuition classes up to primary level.

Through Kapil's efforts , the Municipal Corporation of Delhi ( M C D ) allotted a Basti Vikas Kendra at Mongolpuri for the welfare of disabled people, and many have become self-reliant under the 'Apna Rozgar' Scheme started by him. He was also instrumental in Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL ) sanctioning booths for deserving candidates and has helped hundreds of disabled people with applications for disability certificates/identity cards, adm issions, scholarships, m·edical rehabilitation and financial assistance.

Today, at the young age of 27, Kapil holds executive posts and is a consultant in many organisations working in the disability sector. And though they are too numerous to list here, Kapil has been honoured with many awards for his work , including one for the 'Best Fighter' Award from the Delhi Police for his expertise in Taekwondo!

INCLUSION

DEDICATED SPECIALIST

Armed with impeccable

credentials, she works towards rehabilitating

people with disabilities

Head - Vision Rehabilitation Centre & Project Co-ordinator Paediatrics, Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital.

5027, Kedarnath Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi - I I 0002. Tel.: 9 I-I l-23253880/ I. E-mail: sachu@sceh.net

Sachu's credentials are indeed impressive. She holds an M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science, qualified the CSIR-NET exam for lectureship in the first attempt and is currently pursuing an M.B.A. with . lndi_ra Gandhi National Open University and a Ph.D. in Social Medicine from Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Sachu's saga of helping disabled people become more self-reliant started in 1998, when, as the Regional Director of UP~HAR, ~ consortium of NGOs m Tamil Nadu, she successfully worked towards making 150 people with visual and/or hearing impairments self-employed in Coimbatore.

In 2000, in her capacity of Project & Placement Officer at Ability Foundation, she placed 70 hearing­impaired youth at Food World and Rainbows. She also placed visually impaired postgraduates in executive levels in organisations such as the Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF) India, Amway and Life Help Centre.

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Since 2002, at Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital, Sachu ha~ . been heading the Vision Rehab1htat1on Centre which works with people with low vfsion and severe visual impairment. Her expertise lies in the area of helping people maximise their existing vision through a combination of training, low-vision devices and aids that help them perform essential daily activitie~._As she says, "in some children, v1s1on can be so poor that they need to learn to use their residual vision as well as develop adaptive skills to be able to function normally". About 400 people have directly benefited from this at the hospital.

She also increases her clients' · chances of employment by teaching

them MS Office with the help of special screen-reading software JAWS. Vocational guida nce, establishing self-employment and placing educated, qualified people in call centres are the other areas that she is active in.

Sachu is the editor of the first vision rehabilitation quarterly update in India - Netran~a/i- an~ has presented papers in various national and international conferences.

WINNERS: DISABLED PERSONS WITHIN DISABILITY SECTOR

D E D I C A T E D S P E C I A L I S T

Armed with impeccable

credentials, she works towards rehabilitating

people with disabilities

Sachu Ramalingam Head - Vision Rehabilitation Centre & Project Co-ordinator Paediatrics, Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital.

5027, kedarnath Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi - 110002. Tel.: 91-11-23253880/1. E-mail: sachu@sceh.net

Sachu's credentials are indeed impressive. She holds an M.Sc. in Rehabilitation Science, qualified the CS IR-NET exam for lectureship in the first attempt and is currently pursuing an M.B.A. with Indira Gandhi National Open University and a Ph.D. in Social Medicine from Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Sachu's saga of helping disabled people become more self-reliant started in 1998, when, as the Regional Director of UPAHAR , a consortium of N G O s in Tamil Nadu, she successfully worked towards making 150 people with visual and/or hearing impairments self-employed in Coimbatore.

In 2000, in her capacity of Project & Placement Officer at Ability Foundation, she placed 70 hearing-impaired youth at Food Wor ld and Rainbows. She also placed visually i m p a i r e d p o s t g r a d u a t e s in executive levels in organisations such as the Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF ) India, Amway and Life Help Centre .

Since 2002, at Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital, Sachu has been heading the Vision Rehabilitation Centre which works with people with low vision and severe visual impairment. Her expertise lies in the area of helping people maximise their existing vision through a combination of training, low-vision devices and aids that help them perform essential daily activities. As she says, "in some children, vision can be so poor that they need to learn to use their residual vision as well as develop adaptive skills to be able to function normally". About 400 people have directly benefited from this at the hospital.

She also increases her clients' chances of employment by teaching them MS Office with the help of special screen-reading software J A W S . V o c a t i o n a l g u i d a n c e , establishing self-employment and placing educated, qualified people in call centres are the other areas that she is active in.

Sachu is the editor of the first v is ion rehabi l i tat ion quarter ly update in India-Netranjal i-and has p resented papers in va r ious n a t i o n a l and i n t e r n a t i o n a l conferences.

ONEMAN ARMY

Overcoming his own disability,

he has made a positive

difference in ·the world around

him

Office Supdt, Commercial Deptt., S.E. Railways, Kharagpur; Founder & President, South Eastern Welfare Association for the Handicapped. L/33 A- I, Unit No. 6, New Settlement, Kharagpur - 72 130 I, West Bengal. Tel.: 9 l-3222-292068.

As a child, Sesha Giri was afflicted with p rogres s ive muscular dystrophy, leaving him severely disabled in both upper and lower extremities. Struggl ing against all odds, he graduated from Calcutta University and was employed by the Railways in 1976. Being self­sufficient himself, he became acutely conscious of other disabled people who were in desperate need of rehabilitation, and founded the South Eastern Welfare Association for the Handicapped (SEWAH) at Kharagpur.

In his own unique way, Sesha Giri has made a difference in the lives of many around him. He worked towards motivating the Railways and State Gov ernment departments to fill vacancies reserved for disabled people.

Thanks to his efforts, a special coach was provided for disabled people in EMU locals in the suburban section of the South Eastern Ra-ilways. He also succeeded in creating a barrier-free environment by ensuring that ramps were built in all public areas in Midnapore District. One of these is at the Kharagpur Railway Station, which has t he longest platform in the world! He has also made available a park - Navajeevan Udyan - and facilities for the recreation of physically d isabled railway staff and children.

Sesha Giri is a lso act ive in the promotion of self-employment and in advocating equal rights and opportunities for disabled people. He has been inst r umental in ensuring reservation for physically disabled students in educational and technical institut ions, with the objective of making them self­reliant.

Sesha Giri received the National Award from the Government of India in 198 3, as well as State Awards in 1981 and I 991 .

INCLUSION

WINNERS: DISABLED PERSONS WITHIN DISABILITY SECTOR

O N E M A N A R M Y

Overcoming his own disability,

he has made a positive

difference in the world around

him

T. Sesha Giri Office Supdt., Commercial Deptt., S.E. Railways, Kharagpur; Founder & President, South Eastern Welfare Association for the Handicapped.

LI33 A-1, Unit No. 6, New Settlement, Kharagpur - 721301, West Bengal. Tel.: 91-3222-292068.

As a child, Sesha Gir i was afflicted w i t h p r o g r e s s i v e m u s c u l a r dystrophy, leaving him severely disabled in both upper and lower extremities. Struggling against all odds, he graduated from Calcutta University and was employed by the Railways in 1976. Being self-suff icient himself, he became acutely conscious of other disabled people who were in desperate need of rehabilitation, and founded the South Eastern Welfare Association for the Handicapped ( SEWAH) at Kharagpur.

In his own unique way, Sesha Gir i has made a difference in the lives of many around him. He worked towards motivating the Railways a n d S t a t e G o v e r n m e n t departments to fill vacancies reserved for disabled people.

Thanks to his efforts, a special coach was provided for disabled people in EMU locals in the suburban section of the South E a s t e r n R a i l w a y s . H e a l s o succeeded in creating a barrier-free environment by ensuring that ramps were built in all public areas in Midnapore District. One of these is at the Kharagpur Railway Station, which has the longest platform in the world! He has also made available a park - Navajeevan Udyan - and facilities for the recreation of physically disabled railway staff and children.

Sesha Gir i is also active in the promotion of self-employment and in advocating equal rights and opportunities for disabled people. He has been instrumental in ensuring reservation for physically disabled students in educational and technical institutions, with the objective of making them self-reliant.

Sesha Gir i received the National Award from the Government of India in 1983, as well as State Awards in 1981 and 1991.

INCLUSION

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INSPIRING OTHERS

This Systems Consultant

believes that disability is a

challenge, and that no

challenge is insurmountable

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Jyotindra V. Mehta Advisory Systems Consultant, IBM Global Services India. G-903, Maestro's, Salunki Vihar Road, Pune - 41 I 040. Tel.: 9 /-20-26852767. E­mail: jmehta@in.ibm.com

Born in 1948, Jyotindra Mehta's congenital visual impairment was a big shock to his parents. However, they quickly realised that Jyotindra was a bright child, and despite difficulties , he completed his Masters degree in Economics in 1975. Simultaneously, he also learnt Braille and acquired independent living skills.

The real turning point in Jyotindra's life came in 1978 when he emigrated to the US. His readiness to take up any challenge, coupled with the availability of modern technological aids, bore positive results. He completed a software-programming course for physically disabled people and started working as a programmer. He went on to obtain a diploma in Computer Programming from John Hopkins University, as well as an M.S. in Information Technology from George Washington University in 1991.

Despite his success, Jyotindra did not feel at home in the US and dreamed of sharing his self-

confidence with physically disabled people in his homeland. Therefore, in 1997, he decided to return to India, where he accepted an Advisory I Systems Consu ltant position with IBM Global Services India in Bangalore.

"India's only blind software programmer," reported The Times of India once. Well, Jyotindra has done more than just programming; he has conducted training classes and managed a S/390 mainframe. He was also instrumental in setting up a computer programming training module, the first of its kind in South India, at the National Association for the Blind (NAB), Karnataka Branch.

Jyotindra's philosophy is that, " Disability is not a curse, but a challenge. And no challenge is insu~mountable." He also says, "I BM hasn t employed me because of my disability. The bottom line here is profit, and no boss can discriminate against you if you are producing results:·

Travelling widely without any assistance, he maintains that what is required, is change in the external environment. "I hope I am able to inspire others," he says. "What we require is not sympathy, but opportunities."

W I N N E R S : D I S A B L E D P E R S O N S O U T S I D E D I S A B I L I T Y S E C T O R

I N S P I R I N G O T H E R S

This Systems Consultant

believes that disability is a

challenge, and that no

challenge is insurmountable

Jyotindra V. Mehta Advisory Systems Consultant, IBM Global Services India.

G-903, Maestro's, Salunki Vinar Road, Pune - 411040. Tel.: 91-20-26852 767. E­mail: jmehta@in.ibm.com

Born in 1948, Jyotindra Mehta's congenital visual impairment was a big shock to his parents. However, they quickly realised that Jyotindra was a bright child, and despite diff icult ies, he completed his Masters degree in Economics in 1975. Simultaneously, he also learnt Braille and acquired independent living skills.

T h e real tu rn ing point in Jyotindra's life came in 1978 when he emigrated to the US. His readiness to take up any challenge, coupled with the availability of modern technological aids, bore positive results. He completed a software-programming course for physically disabled people and started working as a programmer. He went on to obtain a diploma in Computer Programming from John Hopkins University, as well as an M.S. in Information Technology f r o m G e o r g e W a s h i n g t o n University in 1991.

Despite his success, Jyotindra did not feel at home in the US and dreamed of sharing his self-

confidence with physically disabled people in his homeland. Therefore, in 1997, he decided to return to India, where he accepted an A d v i s o r y Systems Consu l t an t position with IBM Global Services India in Bangalore.

"India's only blind software programmer" reported The Times of India once. Wel l , Jyotindra has done more than just programming; he has conducted training classes and managed a S/390 mainframe. He was also instrumental in setting up a computer programming training module, the first of its kind in South India, at the National Association for the Blind (NAB ) , Karnataka Branch.

Jyotindra's philosophy is that, "Disability is not a curse, but a challenge. And no challenge is insurmountable." He also says, "IBM hasn't employed me because of my disability. The bottom line here is profit, and no boss can discriminate against you if you are producing results."

Travelling widely without any assistance, he maintains that what is required, is change in the external environment. "I hope I am able to inspire others," he says. "What we require is not sympathy, but opportunities."

THE TRAIL­BLAZERS

Rigzian Sampheal

D. S. Lokesh Kumar

Ravi Kumar Arora

Rigzian Sampheal Rigzian was injured in a serious traffic accident os a boy. A~er being bed-ridden for a year, and undergoing a dozen operations on his right leg, he made a remarkable recovery, but is still unable to bend his knee. A Commerce graduate and an M.B.A from the University of Delhi, Rigzian was ranked 120"' in the Civil Services Examination, 2002, qualifying for the Indian Administrative Service.

D. S. Lokesh Kumar Lokesh had a mild attack of polio before he was a year old, the only legacy of which is a dropped foot A holder of a Masters Degree in Economics from Mysore University, Lokesh was ranked I 32"" in the Civil Services Examination, 2002, qualifying for the Indian Administrative Service.

Ravi Kumar Arora Born with chronic low vision and myopia, Ravi graduated in Economics (Hons.) from Madhupur College, Bhagalpur University. He was ranked 325"" in the Civil Services Examination, l 00 I, qualifying for the Indian Postal Service.

What links these three young men? All three were found ineligible for the Civil Services, in spite of having cleared the examinations successfully, entirely on merit and not due to any disability quotas.

The three didn't take this lying

down - Rigzian and Lokesh made representations to the President, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Secretariat, the Law Commission, the Disability Commission and the Disabled Rights Group, while Ravi petitioned the Delhi High Court.

Taking on the might of the bureaucracy meant a long, hard and lonely battle, which went all the way to the High Court and finally to the Prime Minister's Office. It was not an easy struggle but they were convinced that justice would eventually prevail and they would be vindicated.

And that has proved to be the case. Their steadfast determination to fight against discrimination earned them the jobs and status they rightly deserve. And perhaps more importantly, by taking up the fight for disabled people to be accepted into all levels of the Civil Services, these three trailblazers have made it possible for other disabled people to follow the careers of their choice.

Their actions have broken down the doors of discrimination in the higher echelons of Government service.

INCLUSION

W I N N E R S : D I S A B L E D P E R S O N S O U T S I D E D I S A B I L I T Y S E C T O R

T H E T R A I L ­B L A Z E R S

Rigzian Sampheal

D. S. Lokesh Kumar

Ravi Kumar Arora

Rigzian Sampheal Rigzian was injured in a serious traffic accident as a boy. After being bed-ridden for a year, and undergoing a dozen operations on his right leg he made a remarkable recovery, but is still unable to bend his knee. A Commerce graduate and an M.B.A. from the University of Delhi, Rigzian was ranked 120th in the Civil Services Examination, 2002, qualifying for the Indian Administrative Service.

D. S, Lokesh Kumar Lokesh had a mild attack of polio before he was a year old, the only legacy of which is a dropped foot. A holder of a Masters Degree in Economics from Mysore University, Lokesh was ranked 132 n d in the Civil Services Examination, 2002, qualifying for the Indian Administrative Service.

Ravi Kumar A r o r a Born with chronic low vision and myopia, Ravi graduated in Economics (Hons.) from Madhupur College, Bhagalpur University. He was ranked 325 t h in the Civil Services Examination, 2 0 0 1 , qualifying for the Indian Postal Service.

W h a t links these three young men? All three were found ineligible for the Civil Services, in spite of having cleared the examinations successfully, entirely on merit and not due to any disability quotas.

The three didn't take this lying

down - Rigzian and Lokesh made representations to the President, the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Secretariat, the Law Commission, the Disability Commission and the Disabled Rights Group, while Ravi petitioned the Delhi High Court .

Taking on the might of the bureaucracy meant a long, hard and lonely battle, which went all the way to the High Cour t and finally to the Prime Minister's Office. It was not an easy struggle but they were convinced that just ice would eventually prevail and they would be vindicated.

And that has proved to be the case. Their steadfast determination to fight against discrimination earned them the jobs and status they rightly deserve. And perhaps more importantly, by taking up the fight for disabled people to be accepted into all levels of the Civil Services, these three trailblazers have made it possible for other disabled people to follow the careers of their choice.

Their actions have broken down the doors of discrimination in the higher echelons of Government service.

INCLUSION

A LIFE'S WORTH

I He has

dedicated his life and

technical expertise in

making disabled people

self-reliant

C Managing Director, WORTH Trust. 48, New Thiruvalam Road, Katpadi -632007, Ve/lore District, Tamil Nadu. Tel.: 9/-4/6-2242739 . E-mail: worth@md3. vsnl.netin

Antony Samy's life has truly been exemplary. He is a real role model.

Having obtained a Masters degree in Engineering from the US, he chose to use his engineering knowledge in India; to help rehabilitate and integrate disabled people into mainstream society.

In the early I 960s, Antony started as an apprentice with the English Electric Co. to prepare for establishing a Rehab ilitation Production Centre. In 1963, he joined as an Engineer in the Swedish Red Cross Leprosy Campaign, which established the first Engineering Workshop for leprosy­affected and other disabled people in India. This was later re-organised as WORTH Trust. In 1968, he was appointed as the Director.

Under his guidance as Director & Chief Executive, WORTH Trust grew to operate four technical training centres, two transitional schools for orthopaedically disabled children, two production workshops and an agriculture and dairy farm - all for training and employing persons with disabilities in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.

In the mid- I 980s , Antony

apa

established the Electronic Technician Course for Disabled Youth. In 1987, a Plastic Injection Moulding Production Workshop employing ,disabled people was set up, competing in the open market and generating profits. The Mobility Aids Production Centre followed and shortly thereafter, the Brailler Project was started, in collaboration with the Perkins School for the Blind, USA

In between, he was deputed to the ILO/UNDP as Chief Technical Advisor and was responsible for the UNDP's largest project for the rehabilitation of people with disabilities in Kenya for four years. He has served as short-term ILO Consultant in rehabilitation in Indonesia, Sudan, Mangolia, Nairobi and Vietnam.

The first-of-its-kind in the area of light engineering, WORTH Trust is entirely self-supporting and does not depend on any donations from the public or grants from the Government. In more than four decades of his involvement in the field of rehabilitation, Antony has established a replicable model for production workshops, which predominantly employ people with disabilities.

Antony is the recipient of International and National Awards from FICCI, NASEOH, Government of India and GovernmentofTamil Nadu.

WINNERS: NON-DISABLED PERSONS WITHIN DISABILITY SECTOR

A L I F E ' S W O R T H

He has dedicated his

life and technical

expertise in making

disabled people self-reliant

C . A n t o n y Samy Managing Director, WORTH Trust.

48, New Thiruvalam Road, Katpadi ­632007, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu. Tel.: 91-416-2242739. E-mail: worth@md3.vsnl.net.in

Antony Samy's life has truly been exemplary. He is a real role model.

Having obtained a Masters degree in Engineering from the US, he chose to use his engineering knowledge in India; to help rehabilitate and integrate disabled people into mainstream society.

In the early 1960s, Antony started as an apprentice with the English E lec t r i c C o . to prepare fo r e s tab l i sh ing a R e h a b i l i t a t i o n Production Centre . In 1963, he joined as an Engineer in the Swedish Red Cross Leprosy Campaign, w h i c h e s t a b l i s h e d t h e f i r s t Engineering Workshop for leprosy-affected and other disabled people in India. This was later re-organised as W O R T H Trust. In 1968, he was appointed as the Director.

Under his guidance as Director & Chief Executive, W O R T H Trust grew to operate four technical training centres, two transitional s c h o o l s f o r o r t h o p a e d i c a l l y disabled children, two production workshops and an agriculture and dairy farm - all for training and employing persons with disabilities in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry.

In the m i d - 1 9 8 0 s , A n t o n y

e s t a b l i s h e d t h e E l e c t r o n i c Technician Course for Disabled Youth. In 1987, a Plastic Injection Moulding Production Workshop employing disabled people was set up, competing in the open market and generating profits. The Mobility Aids Production Centre followed and shortly thereafter, the Brailler P r o j e c t w a s s t a r t e d , in collaboration with the Perkins School for the Blind, USA.

In between, he was deputed to the I L O / U N D P as Chief Technical Advisor and was responsible for the UNDP's largest project for the rehabi l i tat ion of people w i th disabilities in Kenya for four years. He has served as short-term ILO Consultant in rehabilitation in Indonesia, Sudan, Mangolia, Nairobi and Vietnam.

The first-of-its-kind in the area of light engineering, W O R T H Trust is entirely self-supporting and does not depend on any donations from the public or grants from the Government. In more than four decades of his involvement in the field of rehabilitation, Antony has established a replicable model for product ion w o r k s h o p s , wh ich predominantly employ people with disabilities.

Antony is the recipient of International and National Awards f r o m F I C C I , N A S E O H , G o v e r n m e n t o f I n d i a a n d Government of Tamil Nadu.

I I

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YIELDING DIVIDENDS

I Over the past

decade, he has been responsible

for successfully · placing

hundreds of physically

disabled people in the open

market

M Sriniva:. Chief Employment & Placement Officer, National Association for the Blind, Kamataka Branch.

NAB Rehabilitation Complex, C.A. Site No. 4, NAB Road, Jeevan Bimanagar, Bangalore - 560075. Tel.: 91-80-2528 I 590, 25281439. E-mail: nabk@vsnl.com

As the Chief Employment and Placement Officer of the National Association for the Blind (NAB), Karnataka Branch , Srinivas shoulders the responsibility of looking after the complete socio­economic rehabilitation of visual and hearing impaired people in Karnataka.

From registering candidates to getting them suitably employed in the open market/self-employed, from meeting various employers to matching job requirements with specific skills, and from 'on-the-job' training to regular follow-ups, Srinivas has been unstinting in his efforts over the past decade.

Srinivas also conducts pre­examination training courses for candidates who appear for competitive examinations conducted by the Staff Selection

Commission, Government of India. In 2003, he also organised a National Seminar on Enhancing Employment Opportunities for the Visually lmpaire'd.

His work over the years has certainly yielded dividends; more than 600 people with visual and hearing impairments have been employed in various sectors, and over 500 have been successfully trained. More importantly, all of them are either self-sufficient or well on the way to being so.

Not one to sit on his laurels, Srinivas is now heading a new initiative of a call centre for people with visual impairments at NAB, Karnataka Branch. This project, in association with Tata lnfotech, already has 15 people with visual impairments on its rolls.

In 1997, Srinivas received the National Award for outstanding placements in the open industry from the Hon'ble President of India. He has also been awarded the Dr. Burjor Darabshah Pallonji Memorial Award, instituted by NAB India, for successfully placing the highest number of visually impaired people in a single year.

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INCLUSION

WINNERS: NON-DISABLED PERSONS WITHIN DISABILITY SECTOR

Y I E L D I N G D I V I D E N D S

Over the past decade, he has

been responsible for successfully

placing hundreds of

physically disabled people

in the open market

M. Srinivas Chief Employment & Placement Officer, National Association for the Blind, Karnataka Branch.

NAB Rehabilitation Complex, C.A. Site No. 4, NAB Road, Jeevan Bimanagar, Bangalore ­ 560075. Tel.: 91-80­25281590, 25281439. E-mail: nabk@vsnl.com

As the Chief Employment and Placement Officer of the National Association for the Blind (NAB ) , K a r n a t a k a B r a n c h , S r i n i v a s shoulders the responsibility of looking after the complete socio­economic rehabilitation of visual and hearing impaired people in Karnataka.

From registering candidates to getting them suitably employed in the open market/self-employed, from meeting various employers to matching job requirements with specific skills, and from 'on-the-job' training to regular follow-ups, Srinivas has been unstinting in his efforts over the past decade.

Srinivas also conducts pre­examination training courses for c a n d i d a t e s w h o a p p e a r f o r c o m p e t i t i v e e x a m i n a t i o n s conducted by the Staff Selection

Commission, Government of India. In 2003, he also organised a National Seminar on Enhancing Employment Opportunities for the Visually Impaired.

His work over the years has certainly yielded dividends; more than 600 people with visual and hearing impairments have been employed in various sectors, and over 500 have been successfully trained. More importantly, all of them are either self-sufficient or well on the way to being so.

Not one to sit on his laurels, Srinivas is now heading a new initiative of a call centre for people with visual impairments at N A B , Karnataka Branch. This project, in association with Tata Infotech, already has 15 people with visual impairments on its rolls.

In 1997, Srinivas received the National Award for outstanding placements in the open industry from the Hon'ble President of India. He has also been awarded the Dr. Burjor Darabshah Pallonji Memorial Award , instituted by N A B India, for successfully placing the highest number of visually impaired people in a single year.

INCLUSION

WEAVING NEW DREAMS

His innovation of the modified

handloom will put many

disabled people on the path to

economic freedom

no

Nishant Datta tray Mhat Senior Scientifrc Officer & Project Co­ordinator, Bombay Textile Research Association. I /4, BTRA Staff Quarters, Opp. Agra Road Industrial Estate, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Ghatkopar (West), Mumbai -400086. Tel.: 91-22-2500365 I, 25002652 . E-mail : btra@vsnl.com

A holder of a diploma in Man­made Textile Technology, Nishant has been employed by the Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA) as Senior Scientific Officer and Project Coordinator since 1987. His specific responsibilities are the development of textile machines geared towards increasing productivity, reducing production costs and improving product quality.

Nishant's is a classic case of going beyond the call of duty. He has been working on the development of a low-cost handloom that can be operated by a disabled person. Development work was carried out at BTRA from August 2003 to May 2004.

Nishant's rationale was simple: though handloom machines had been undergoing regular modifications towards increasing productivity and improving the quality of fabric produced, the

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concept of a disabled person operating such machines was unheard of. He realised that, in order to provide employment to disabled Jjeople, it was essential that they be operated without electricity, always in short or no supply in semi-urban or rural areas. This also complemented the fact that, since the operation was to be completely powered by humans, the chance of accidents would be minimised.

After the development of the prototype, Nishant demonstrated precise productivity levels and earning potential for people with different kinds of disabilities at field trials at the Vocational Rehabilitation Centre for disabled people in Mumbai.

His pioneering work and lead role in the project culminated in the demonstration of the Working Model of the BTRA Modified Handloom on 19th August, and its display at the Samarthaya 2004 Exhibition at Patna in October.

Since 1988, Nishant has been periodically honoured with BTRA, CD Foundation and Shri G.D. Birla Awards for his path-breaking efforts in the modification and development of various kinds of looms.

W I N N E R S : N O N - D I S A B L E D P E R S O N S O U T S I D E D I S A B I L I T Y S E C T O R

W E A V I N G N E W D R E A M S

His innovation of the modified

handloom will put many

disabled people on the path to

economic freedom

NishantDattatrayMhatre Senior Scientific Officer & Project Co­ordinator, Bombay Textile Research Association.

114, BTRA Staff Quarters, Opp. Agra Road Industrial Estate, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Ghatkopar (West), Mumbai ­400086. Tel.: 9 1 - 2 2 - 2 5 0 0 3 6 5 1 , 2 5 0 0 2 6 5 2 . E-mail: btra@vsnl.com

A holder of a diploma in Man-made Textile Technology, Nishant has been employed by the Bombay Tex t i l e Resea r ch A s s o c i a t i o n ( B T R A ) as Senior Scientific Officer and Project Coordinator since 1987. His specific responsibilities are the development of textile m a c h i n e s g e a r e d t o w a r d s increasing productivity, reducing production costs and improving product quality.

Nishant's is a classic case of going beyond the call of duty. He has been working on the development of a low-cost handloom that can be operated by a disabled person. Development work was carried out at B T R A from August 2003 to May 2004.

Nishant's rationale was simple: though handloom machines had b e e n u n d e r g o i n g r e g u l a r modifications towards increasing productivity and improving the quality of fabric produced, the

concept of a disabled person operating such machines was unheard of. He realised that, in order to provide employment to disabled people, it was essential that t h e y be o p e r a t e d w i t h o u t electricity, always in short or no supply in semi-urban or rural areas. This also complemented the fact that, since the operation was to be completely powered by humans, the chance of accidents would be minimised.

After the development of the prototype, Nishant demonstrated precise productivity levels and earning potential for people with different kinds of disabilities at field t r i a l s a t t h e V o c a t i o n a l Rehabilitation Centre for disabled people in Mumbai.

His pioneering work and lead role in the project culminated in the demonstration of the Working Model of the B T R A Modified Handloom on 19 t h August, and its display at the Samarthaya 2004 Exhibition at Patna in October.

Since 1988, Nishant has been periodically honoured with B T R A , C D Foundation and Shri G.D Birla Awards for his path-breaking efforts in t h e m o d i f i c a t i o n a n d development of various kinds of looms.

,.

D n the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, Civil Appeal No. 4655 of

2000: Indian Banks' Association, Mumbai & others versus M/s Devkala Consultancy Service & others was heard by the then Chief Justice of India, Hon'ble Mr. Justice V.N. Khare and sitting judge, Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.B. Sinha.

The authority of the bankers to round up the existing interest rates to 0.25% was in question, on the ground that such rounding up was illegal and without jurisdiction. As a result, the banks collected additional sums of Rs. 723.79 crores annually!

After having heard the case, the Hon'ble Judges passed an extra­ordinary judgement in April, 2004. The Judges concluded that the additional sums that were collected were extra­constitutional and that the Reserve Bank of India and the appellant banks "exceeded their jurisdiction". The Judges went on to record, "However, the matter does not end there. The question which looms large is what effective order can be passed by this Court. More than five crores of borrowers are involved. A huge sum of money is to be recovered from the Union of India as also a large number of banks. Directions may be issued for refund of the amount to the

borrowe rs, but implementation thereof would take a long time. The Court may not be able to effectively monitor such recovery."

The Hon'ble Judges then went on to order that the Comptroller and Auditor General of India should effect recoveries of all excess amounts realized by the Union of India by way of Interest Tax and interest by the banks and other financial institutions and create a corpus. The fund so created may be invested in such a manner so as to enable the Trustees to apply the same for "giving effect to the implementation of the provisions of The Disability Act, 1995".

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India was asked to be the Chairman of the said Trust and the Finance Secretary and the Law Secretary would be the ex-officio Members. The Hon'ble Judges further directed the appellant banks and all other concerned banks to contribute an additional Rs. 50 lakh each in the said Fund.

Association of Borrowers of Karnataka, an NGO based in Bangalore, which got impleaded as a pa rty in the concerned case , nominated the two Hon'ble Judges for 'The NCPEDP-Shell Helen Keller Award' under Category D: Non-

disabled Persons outside Disability Sector.

President of the Association, Shri K.N. Nag;iraju stated the reason, 'The Hon'ble Judges of the Supreme Court have created a Trust for disabled persons, which will involve an amount of Rs. 2,500 crores. (This money) will be available for the benefit of disabled persons for training, education, employment, etc.".

The Awards Selection Committee shortlisted the two Hon'ble Judges, along with Shri Nishant Dattatray Mhatre, under Category D. When both the Hon'bl e Judges were informed about this, they appreciated the thought and the gesture, but declined to accept the Award saying that whatever they did was in the line of their duty as Judges of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India and that they cannot accept any rewards in return. We explained that the Helen Keller Award was hardly a 'reward'; that it is a token of our appreciation on behalf of the disabled people of India; that the Award per se is a mere medal and a certificate; but it cut no ice!

We feel that this 'judgement' of the two Hon'ble Judges is as valuable as the other one. We respect their decision. And we offer our gratitude, in print, for a momentous judgement.

INCLUSION

:'.Ir.

LANDMARK JUDGEMENT

In the Hon'ble Supreme Cour t of India, Civil Appeal No. 4655 of

2000: Indian Banks' Assoc ia t ion , Mumbai & others versus M/s Devkala Consultancy Service & others was heard by the then Chief Justice of India, Hon'ble Mr. Justice V.N. Khare and sitting judge, Hon'ble Mr. Justice S.B. Sinha.

The authority of the bankers to round up the existing interest rates to 0.25% was in question, on the ground that such rounding up was illegal and without jurisdiction. As a result, the banks collected additional sums of Rs. 723.79 crores annually!

After having heard the case, the Hon'ble Judges passed an extra­ordinary judgement in Apr i l , 2004. The Judges concluded that the additional sums that were collected were extra-constitutional and that the Reserve Bank of India and the appellant banks "exceeded their jurisdiction". The Judges went on to record, "However, the matter does not end there. The question which looms large is what effective order can be passed by this Court . More than five crores of borrowers are involved. A huge sum of money is to be recovered from the Union of India as also a large number of banks. Directions may be issued for refund of the amount to the

b o r r o w e r s , but imp lementa t ion thereof would take a long time. The Cour t may not be able to effectively monitor such recovery."

The Hon'ble Judges then went on to order that the Comptrol ler and Auditor General of India should effect recoveries of all excess amounts realized by the Union of India by way of Interest Tax and interest by the banks and other financial institutions and create a corpus. The fund so created may be invested in such a manner so as to enable the Trustees to apply the same for "giving effect to the implementation of the provisions of The Disability Act , 1995" .

T h e Compt ro l l e r and Aud i to r General of India was asked to be the Chairman of the said Trust and the Finance Secretary and the Law Secretary would be the ex-officio Members. The Hon'ble Judges further directed the appellant banks and all other concerned banks to contribute an additional Rs. 50 lakh each in the said Fund.

A s s o c i a t i o n of B o r r o w e r s of K a r n a t a k a , an N G O based in Bangalore, which got impleaded as a p a r t y in the c o n c e r n e d c a s e , nominated the two Hon'ble Judges for ' The NCPEDP-She l l Helen Keller Award' under Category D: Non-

disabled Persons outside Disability Sector.

President of the Association, Shri K .N . Nagaraju stated the reason, "The Hon'ble Judges of the Supreme Cour t have created a Trust for disabled persons, which will involve an amount of Rs. 2,500 crores. (This money) will be available for the benefit of disabled persons for t ra ining, educat ion , employment, etc.".

The Awards Selection Committee shortlisted the two Hon'ble Judges, along with Shri Nishant Dattatray Mhatre, under Category D. When both the Hon'b le Judges w e r e informed about this, they appreciated the thought and the gesture, but declined to accept the Award saying that whatever they did was in the line of their duty as Judges of the Hon'ble Supreme Cour t of India and that they cannot accept any rewards in return. W e explained that the Helen Keller Award was hardly a 'reward'; that it is a token of our appreciation on behalf of the disabled people of India; that the Award per se is a mere medal and a certificate; but it cut no ice!

W e feel that this 'judgement' of the two Hon'ble Judges is as valuable as the other one. W e respect their decision. And we offer our gratitude, in print, for a momentous judgement.

INCLUSION

wbile tbcXJ wer , • sa~1ng anwno

• tbemselves lt cannot

be Done1 1r was Done.

While they were,

Saying among

themselves it cannot be done, it was done. -Helen Keller

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W I N N E R S ­C O M P A N I E S /

O R G A N I S A T I O N S

C a t e g o r y E

J. W. Marriott Hotel, Mumbai

Kinetic Engineering Ltd.

I

WINNERS­COMPANIES/

ORGANISATIONS

Category E

J . W . M a r r i o t t H o t e l , M u m b a i

K i n e t i c E n g i n e e r i n g L t d .

National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd.

N a t i o n a l T h e r m a l P o w e r

C o r p o r a t i o n L t d .

SPIRIT TO SERVE

This hotel believes in a

long term commitment

towards fulfilling its role as a

corporate citizen

Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai - 400049. Tel.: 9/-22-569 33360. E-mail : john.webb@marriotthotels.com

The J. W. Marriott boasts of more than 2,500 hotels with 2,00,000 employees in over 65 countries all over the world. This didn't happen by accident: three generations of the Marriott family have always had strong family and community values. They also believe in a simple philosophy that they remind their managers of: "Take good care of your employees and they'll take good care of your customers, and customers will come back."

Marriott International prides itself on its involvement in the

apart

community and works hard to ensure it is a good corporate citizen. One of its initiatives is 'Bridges Jrom School to Work', launched in 1989. This scheme

develops paid internships with local employers for students with disabilities as they prepare to leave school, enhancing their opportunity to establish a rewarding career. It is equally rewarding for the employers involved, as they gain educated, trained and pre-scre ened employees. More than 6,000 young disabled people have been rehabilitated with about 1,500 employers in the US.

Things are no different at J. W. Marriott, Mumbai, which decided at inception that it would continue the belief in such values and took the

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S P I R I T T O S E R V E

This hotel believes in a

long term commitment

towards fulfilling its role as a

corporate citizen

J. W. Marriott Hotel, Mumbai

Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai - 400049. Tel.: 9 1 - 2 2 - 5 6 9 3 3 3 6 0 . E-mail: john.webb@marriotthotels.com

The J . W. Marriott boasts of more than 2,500 hotels with 2,00,000 employees in over 65 countries all over the world. This didn't happen by accident: three generations of the Marriott family have always had strong family and community values. They also believe in a simple philosophy that they remind their managers of: "Take good care of your employees and they'll take good care of your customers, and customers will come back."

Marr iott International prides itself on its involvement in the

community and works hard to ensure it is a good corporate citizen. One of its initiatives is 'Bridges from School to W o r k ' , launched in 1989. This scheme

develops paid internships with local employers for s tudents w i th disabilities as they prepare to leave school, enhancing their opportunity to establish a rewarding career. It is equally rewarding for the employers involved, as they gain educated, t r a i n e d a n d p r e - s c r e e n e d employees. More than 6,000 young d i s a b l e d p e o p l e have been rehabilitated with about 1,500 employers in the US.

Things are no different at J . W. Marriott, Mumbai, which decided at inception that it would continue the belief in such values and took the

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decision to focus on rehabilitating mentally disabled workers.

As part of the 'Spirit to Serve' Programme in India, and to fulfil its responsibility as a good corporate citizen, it established a relationship with the Dilkhush Special School for the intellectually challenged

in Juhu. It then became the first hotel in India to hire mentally challenged 'associates', as the J. W Marriott, Mumbai prefers to call its employees. Today, as many as five mentally challenged associates are working full-time in departments such as laundry, housekeeping and the kitchen. Their duties include folding towels, linen delivery to rooms, cleaning and wiping crockery and cutting and chopping of vegetables and fruits.

J. W Marriott, Mumbai also believes in charity beginning at the dining table. Recently, it invited Shobha De for a charity campaign, the proceeds of which were donated to Prerana and The Society of the Home for the Aged in Mumbai. On Mother's Day, guests dining at the hotel received a

personalised note from her stating: "I 0% of the bill would be presented to women who deserve our support the most - abandoned mothers". / Guests contributed generously; one man even doubled his order after hearing of the initiative, and the hotel managed to collect and donate Rs. 50,000/- each to the two organisations!

By employi ng people with disabilities, supporting NGOs and ·taking other measures like cleaning of Juhu Tara Road and Juhu Beach, J. W. Marriott, Mumbai hopes to set a trend in the industry.

One of the best performing hotels in India, the J. W Marriott, Mumbai was nominated for the Alice Marriott Award for Community Service in 2002.

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decision to focus on rehabilitating mentally disabled workers .

As part of the 'Spirit to Serve ' Programme in India, and to fulfil its responsibility as a good c o r p o r a t e c i t i zen , it established a relationship with the Dilkhush Special S c h o o l f o r t h e intellectually challenged

in Juhu. It then became the first hotel in India to hire mentally challenged 'associates', as the J . W . Marriott, Mumbai prefers to call its employees. Today, as many as five mentally challenged associates are working full-time in departments such as laundry, housekeeping and the kitchen. Their duties include folding towels, linen delivery to r o o m s , c lean ing and w ip ing crockery and cutting and chopping of vegetables and fruits.

J . W . Marriott, Mumbai also believes in charity beginning at the dining table. Recently, it invited Shobha De for a charity campaign, the proceeds of which we re donated to Prerana and The Society of the Home for the Aged in Mumbai. O n Mother's Day, guests dining at the hotel received a

personalised note from her stating: "10% of the bill would be presented to women w h o deserve our support the most - abandoned mothers " . Guests contr ibuted generously; one man even doubled his order after hearing of the initiative, and the hotel managed to collect and donate Rs. 50,000/- each to the two organisations!

By employ ing people w i t h disabilities, supporting N G O s and taking other measures like cleaning of Juhu Tara Road and Juhu Beach, J . W . Marriott , Mumbai hopes to set a trend in the industry.

One of the best performing hotels in India, the J . W . Marriott, Mumbai was nominated for the A l i c e M a r r i o t t A w a r d f o r Community Service in 2002.

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SOCIALLY COMMITTED

A company at the forefront in business, with a

strong history of doing good

work for disabled people

and the local community

n ta

Kinetic Engineering Ltd. DI Block, Plot No. 1812, Chinchwad, Pune -411 019. Tel: 91-20-2747430/-5. E-mail: l<el@vsnl.com

From developing the country's fi rst indigenously designed and manufactured two-wheeler in 1972 t o India's first takeover of management control from a foreign Joint Venture Partner, Kinetic has always been at the forefront of the two-wheeler industry. What has a lso remained constant for more than 40 years has been its commitment towards its social responsibility.

The company has successfully im p lemented a novel and imaginative way to rehabilitate le prosy-affected people at Ahmednagar, the location of its

factory. For more than 15 years, Kinetic has - in collaboration with Pune District Leprosy Centre (PDLC) - been running a Special

Workshop as Ancillary Unit to the main factory. While PDLC manages the Unit, Kinetic has provided the entire machinery and materials; and also trains leprosy-affected people to operate the machines, observe quality standards and maintain t he machines. Moreover, assured demand from the factory ensures that the Unit is always functioning to peak capacity. This has raised the standard of living of its leprosy­affected personnel, and brought about a tremendous change in their lives and that of thei r families.

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S O C I A L L Y C O M M I T T E D

A company at the forefront in business, with a

strong history of doing good

work for disabled people

and the local community

Kinetic Engineering Ltd. D / Block, Plot No. 1812, Chinchwad, Pune ­411019. Tel: 91-20-27474301-5. E-mail: kel@vsnl.com

From developing the country's first indigenously designed and manufactured two-wheeler in 1972 to India's f i r s t t a k e o v e r of management control from a foreign Joint Venture Partner, Kinetic has always been at the forefront of the two-wheeler industry. W h a t has also remained constant for more than 40 years has been its commitment towards its social responsibility.

The company has successfully i m p l e m e n t e d a n o v e l a n d imaginative way to rehabilitate l e p r o s y - a f f e c t e d p e o p l e at Ahmednagar, the location of its

factory. For more than 15 years, Kinetic has - in collaboration with Pune Distr ict Leprosy Cent re ( P D L C ) - been running a Special

Workshop as Ancillary Unit to the main factory. Whi le P D L C manages the Unit, Kinetic has provided the entire machinery and materials; and also trains leprosy-affected people to operate the machines, observe quality standards and maintain the mach ines . Moreove r , assured demand from the factory ensures that the Unit is always functioning to peak capacity. This has raised the standard of living of its leprosy-affected personnel, and brought about a tremendous change in their lives and that of their families.

The company also employs 23 people with

~ disabilities in a full time .,._....._...--·- capacity.

In addition to this, Shri (/ H.K. Firodia, the late

Chairman of the company, set up an NGO called the Social Economic Development Trust (SEDT ) . In

operation for more than 20 years, SEDT is a community-based voluntary organisation, working in backward areas of Parbhani and Nanded districts in Maharashtra. Operating in about I 00 villages, the project 'Swapnabhumi' is staffed by more than I 00 teachers, 40 village level workers and 21 women field supervisors. Focusing on women, children, marginal farmers, nomadic communities and other weaker sections of society, SEDT works in the areas of homes for destitute children, income generation for women, watershed development and training to rural youth for self­employment.

And that's not all. The H.K.

Firodia Memorial Foundation aims to inspire youth by helping them develop a scient ific temper, essential in ,building the knowledge society of the 21" century. The Foundation has instituted annual Awards for Excellence in Science and Technology, presented to Indian scientists who have done exemplary work of international standards in any branch of science.

An erstwhile family of freedom fighters and strong believers in the principle of Swadeshi, the Firodias of Kinetic Engineering have been role models and have ensured that, as an organisation, they fulfil their corporate social responsibi lity.

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T h e company also employs 23 people with disabilities in a full time capacity.

In addition to this, Shri H.K. Firodia, the late C h a i r m a n o f t h e company, set up an N G O c a l l e d t h e S o c i a l Economic Development T r u s t ( S E D T ) . In

operation for more than 20 years, S E D T is a communi ty -based voluntary organisation, working in backward areas of Parbhani and Nanded districts in Maharashtra. Operating in about 100 villages, the project 'Swapnabhumi' is staffed by more than 100 teachers, 40 village level workers and 21 women field supervisors. Focusing on women, children, marginal farmers, nomadic communities and other weaker sections of society, S E D T works in the areas of homes for destitute children, income generation for women, watershed development and training to rural youth for self-employment.

And that's not all. The H.K.

Firodia Memorial Foundation aims to inspire youth by helping them deve lop a sc ient i f i c t emper , essential in building the knowledge society of the 2 1 s t century. The Foundation has instituted annual Awards for Excellence in Science and Technology, presented to Indian scientists who have done exemplary work of international standards in any branch of science.

An erstwhile family of freedom fighters and strong believers in the principle of Swadeshi, the Firodias of Kinetic Engineering have been role models and have ensured that, as an organisation, they fulfil their corporate social responsibility.

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POWERING CHANGE

This public sector

undertaking continues its

pioneering initiatives in

employing and rehabilitating

disabled people

NTPC Bhawan, SCOPE Complex, Core - 7, 7 Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi -I 10003. Tel.: 91-/ l-24360044. E-mail: cpjain@ntpc.co.in

National Thermal Powe r Corporation Ltd. (NTPC) is a leader in the Power Sector; it also employs 335 orthopaedically, visually and hearing impaired employees.

NTPC maintains consistently high levels of operating performance; it also purchases most office supplies from NGOs working in the area of disability.

NTPC contributes more than I /4th of India's power generation

apart

with less than I /5"' capacity; it also runs a school called Asha Kiran for physically and mentally disabled childre9 in Vindhyachal.

What is evident from all this is the fact that NTPC takes its corporate social responsibility (CSR) very seriously. In fact, its visionary and detailed approach to CSR means that specific policies for different

facets of CSR - such as recruitment of disabled people, rehabilitation, social security, gender equality and community development - have been framed and implemented.

Consider employment: t his year, a review of the posts to be filled by disabled candidates in specific categories resulted in NTPC's increasing its list by 68 posts! In 2001-2002, a recruitment

W I N N E R S : C O M P A N I E S / O R G A N I S A T I O N S

P O W E R I N G C H A N G E

This public sector

undertaking continues its

pioneering initiatives in

employing and rehabilitating

disabled people

National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd.

NTPC Bhawan, SCOPE Complex, Core - 7, 7 Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi ­110003. Tel.: 91-11-24360044 . E-mail: cpjain@ntpc.co.in

N a t i o n a l T h e r m a l P o w e r Corporation Ltd. ( N T P C ) is a leader in the Power Sector; it also employs 335 or thopaedica l ly , visually and hearing impaired employees.

N T P C maintains consistently high levels of operating performance; it also purchases most office supplies from N G O s working in the area of disability.

N T P C contributes more than 1/4th of India's power generation

with less than 1 /5th capacity; it also runs a school called Asha Kiran for physically and mentally disabled children in Vindhyachal.

W h a t is evident from all this is the fact that N T P C takes its corporate social responsibility (CSR) very seriously. In fact, its visionary and detailed approach to CSR means that specific policies for different

facets of CSR - such as recruitment of disabled people, rehabilitation, social security, gender equality and community development - have been framed and implemented.

Consider employment: this year, a review of the posts to be filled by disabled candidates in specific categories resulted in N T P C ' s increasing its list by 68 posts! In 2 0 0 1 - 2 0 0 2 , a r e c r u i t m e n t

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programme resulted in the employment of 128 disable d people. Yet another exercise for the re crui t ment of 169 people with disabilities start ed last year is underway, with 112 already on board and many more expected to join soon.

Consider rehabilitation: NTPC's welfare orientation means that shops in township markets and PCOs with in/o utside plant premises are allotted to people with disabilities.

Other examples abound: a full 50 per cent o f NTPC's total requirement of office envelopes has

been o rdered from Action for Ability Develo pment and Inclusion (AADI), Muskaan and Blind Relief Associat io n, helping to create job opportunicies for disabled people. Groun d -f loo r residential accommodation has been provided to disabled employees and requisite modifications carried out. Office buildings, including passenger lifts and toilets, have been made barrier­free. Annual scholarships are given to meritorio us disabled candidates, and special software has been procured for visually impaired employees. Sign language training has been given to each employee of

. the sections in which hearing­impaired employees are placed. And medical camps are held regularly, w ith distribution of aids and appl iances like artificial limbs, wheelchairs, callipers and tricycles.

For its consistent efforts over the years, an d for fulfilling its commitment to society, NTPC has won numerous awards. These include the National Award for the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities from the Hon'ble President of India, and the NCPEDP-Shell Helen Kel ler Award in 2002.

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programme resulted in the employment of 128 disabled people. Yet another exercise for the r e c r u i t m e n t of 169 people with disabilities s tarted last year is underway, w i th 112 already on board and many more expected to join soon.

Consider rehabilitation: NTPC ' s welfare orientation means that shops in township markets and P C O s w i t h i n / o u t s i d e p l a n t premises are allotted to people with disabilities.

Other examples abound: a full 50 p e r c e n t of N T P C ' s t o t a l requirement of office envelopes has

been ordered from Action for Ability Development and Inclusion (AADI ) , Muskaan and Blind Relief Association, helping to create job opportunities for disabled people. G r o u n d - f l o o r r e s i d e n t i a l accommodation has been provided to disabled employees and requisite modifications carried out. Office buildings, including passenger lifts and toilets, have been made barrier-free. Annual scholarships are given to meritorious disabled candidates, and special software has been procured for visually impaired employees. Sign language training has been given to each employee of the sections in which hearing-impaired employees are placed. And medical camps are held regularly, with distribution of aids and appliances like artificial limbs, wheelchairs, callipers and tricycles.

For its consistent efforts over the y e a r s , and f o r fu l f i l l ing its commitment to society, N T P C has won numerous awards. These include the National Award for the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities from the Hon'ble President of India, and the NCPEDP-Shel l Helen Keller Award in 2002.

INCLUSION

Since their inception in I 999,

the annual NCPEDP-Shell Helen

Keller Awards have become the national

benchmark in recognising

commendable work being done in the area of disability

not a

1999

INDIVIDUALS

• Dr. AK. Banerjee Choudhury • Dr. Bhushan Punani

• Georgekutty Kareparampil • Nisheeth P. Mehta

• Ramesh Mohan Gupta • Rashmi Paliwal • Dr. Uma Tuli

ORGANISATIONS

• Bharat Petroleum Corporation . Limited

• lnfar (India) Limited • Titan Industries Limited

art

2000

INDIVIDUALS

• Dilip Deshpande • Jayshree Raveendran

• Kaushik Das • Meenakshi Balasubramanian

• Lion Dr. P. Athiannan • Pradeep Gupta

• Subhash Anant Datrange

ORGANISATIONS

• Jyoti Limited • Maximising Employment to Serve

the Handicapped • Tata Tea Limited

T H E N C P E D P - S H E L L H E L E N K E L L E R A W A R D W I N N E R S - P R E V I O U S Y E A R S

Since their inception in 1999,

the annual N C P E D P - S h e l l Helen

Keller Awards have become the national

benchmark in recognising

commendable work being done in the area of disability

1999

INDIVIDUALS

• Dr. A.K. Banerjee Choudhury• Dr. Bhushan Punani

• Georgekutty Kareparampil• Nisheeth P. Mehta

• Ramesh Mohan Gupta• Rashmi Paliwal• Dr. Uma Tuli

ORGANISATIONS

• Bharat Petroleum Corporation

Limited • Infar (India) Limited

• Titan Industries Limited

2000

INDIVIDUALS

• Dilip Deshpande• Jayshree Raveendran

• Kaushik Das• Meenakshi Balasubramanian

• Lion Dr. P. Athiannan• Pradeep Gupta

• Subhash Anant Datrange

ORGANISATIONS

• Jyoti Limited• Maximising Employment to Serve

the Handicapped • Tata Tea Limited

r

I T

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THE NCPEOP:OSHELL HELEN ·KELLER.AWARD WIN_NE.~~.-· P~EVIQ~S :YEARS

2001

INDIVIDUALS

• Dr. Amit Chatterjee • Dr. Armaity S. Desai

• K. Ramkrishna • Madhu Singha! • Paul Y. Samuel

• Prof. Singanapalli Balaram • Dr. Syed lshtiaq Haider

ORGANISATIONS

• Cummins India Limited • Mindtree Consulting Private Limited • Schizophrenia Researcr Foundation

2002

INDIVIDUALS

• Damodar Thanvi • Dinesh Gupta • Ketna Mehta

• P. Suryanarayana • P.R. Mehta

• Poonam Natarajan • Sister Rosario Lopez

ORGANISATIONS

• National Thermal Power Corporation

• Sakthi Trading Company • Silence

2003

INDIVIDUALS

• Atul Desai • Colin Gonsalves • Jawahar Lal Kaul

• Nara Nageswarrao • Papiya Sarkar

• Ram Dayal Sharma • Subhash V. Dhavale

• Sushila Bohra • Vivek Kumar Agrawal

ORGANISATIONS

• Family of Disabled • Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited • Sharayu Precision

C F a,~ -- r '7

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T H E N C P E D P - S H E L L H E L E N K E L L E R A W A R D W I N N E R S - P R E V I O U S Y E A R S

2001

INDIVIDUALS

• Dr. Amit Chatterjee • Dr. Armaity S. Desai

• K. Ramkrishna • Madhu Singhal • Paul Y. Samuel

• Prof. Singanapalli Balaram • Dr. Syed Ishtiaq Haider

ORGANISATIONS

• Cummins India Limited • Mindtree Consulting Private Limited • Schizophrenia Research Foundation

2002

INDIVIDUALS

• Damodar Thanvi • Dinesh Gupta • Ketna Mehta

• P. Suryanarayana • P. R. Mehta

• Poonam Natarajan • Sister Rosario Lopez

ORGANISATIONS

• National Thermal Power Corporation

• Sakthi Trading Company • Silence

2003

INDIVIDUALS

• Atul Desai • Colin Gonsalves • Jawahar Lal Kaul

• Nara Nageswarrao • Papiya Sarkar

• Ram Dayal Sharma • Subhash V. Dhavale

• Sushila Bohra • Vivek Kumar Agrawal

ORGANISATIONS

• Family of Disabled •

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited • Sharayu Precision

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~ National Centre for Promotion of ~ Employment for Disabled People

A-n. South Extension Part II, New Delhi 110049 Tel.; (011) 26265647, 26265648. Fax: (011) 26265649 E-mail: sec:retariat@ncpedp.org Websites: www.ncpedp.org and www.dnis.org

I

Shell National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People A-77, South Extension Part II, N e w Delhi 110049

Tel.: (011) 26265647, 26265648. Fax: (011) 26265649 Shell E-mail: secretariat@ncpedp.org Websites: www.ncpedp.org and www.dnis.org