<p>New Delhi: A Davangere-based man suffering from haemophilia, who has dedicated his life to helping others combat the disease, as well as a woman from Bengaluru suffering from thalassemia, is now a sub-registrar in Karnataka, are among the 33 recipients of the national awards for the empowerment of persons with disabilities for 2024. </p>.<p>The awards were conferred by President Droupadi Murmu here recently. </p>.<p>“These awards have far-reaching social significance. By emulating them, other individuals and institutions can move towards empowering persons with disabilities. Providing a barrier-free environment to them in every way should be the priority of society. In the true sense, only that society can be called sensitive in which Divyangjan gets equal facilities and opportunities,” President Murmu said, while conferring the awards. </p>.<p>Among the awardees is Dr Suresh Hanagavadi, who has 70 per cent haemophilia.</p>.<p>Hanagavadi received the national award for individual excellence in the category of ‘Shreshth Divyangjan 2024’ for dedicating his life to improve haemophilia care.</p>.<p>Among his achievements are Karnataka’s first Haemophilia treatment centre, advocacy for government support and public awareness efforts.</p>.<p>His contributions earned him national and international awards, significantly impacting blood disorder management in Karnataka. </p>.<p>Bengaluru-based Manjudarshini G, who has 50% thalassemia, was also awarded the national award for individual excellence in the category of ‘Shreshth Divyangjan 2024’ as she excelled academically, securing fifth rank in her master’s and is now a sub-registrar. </p>.<p>At the awards ceremony, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar launched several key initiatives for the disabled.</p>.<p>These include the finalisation of the standard Indian Braille code as well as the launch of the ‘Braille book portal’.</p>.<p>A sign-up to Google Extension for persons with hearing impairment and the launch of the computer-based Indian intelligence test by National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities were also part of the 16 such initiatives. </p>
<p>New Delhi: A Davangere-based man suffering from haemophilia, who has dedicated his life to helping others combat the disease, as well as a woman from Bengaluru suffering from thalassemia, is now a sub-registrar in Karnataka, are among the 33 recipients of the national awards for the empowerment of persons with disabilities for 2024. </p>.<p>The awards were conferred by President Droupadi Murmu here recently. </p>.<p>“These awards have far-reaching social significance. By emulating them, other individuals and institutions can move towards empowering persons with disabilities. Providing a barrier-free environment to them in every way should be the priority of society. In the true sense, only that society can be called sensitive in which Divyangjan gets equal facilities and opportunities,” President Murmu said, while conferring the awards. </p>.<p>Among the awardees is Dr Suresh Hanagavadi, who has 70 per cent haemophilia.</p>.<p>Hanagavadi received the national award for individual excellence in the category of ‘Shreshth Divyangjan 2024’ for dedicating his life to improve haemophilia care.</p>.<p>Among his achievements are Karnataka’s first Haemophilia treatment centre, advocacy for government support and public awareness efforts.</p>.<p>His contributions earned him national and international awards, significantly impacting blood disorder management in Karnataka. </p>.<p>Bengaluru-based Manjudarshini G, who has 50% thalassemia, was also awarded the national award for individual excellence in the category of ‘Shreshth Divyangjan 2024’ as she excelled academically, securing fifth rank in her master’s and is now a sub-registrar. </p>.<p>At the awards ceremony, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar launched several key initiatives for the disabled.</p>.<p>These include the finalisation of the standard Indian Braille code as well as the launch of the ‘Braille book portal’.</p>.<p>A sign-up to Google Extension for persons with hearing impairment and the launch of the computer-based Indian intelligence test by National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities were also part of the 16 such initiatives. </p>
