National_Award_for_the_Empowerment_of_Persons_with_Disabilities
National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Highest civilian honour for persons with disabilities in India
The National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities is an award for persons with disabilities in India, widely considered the most prominent award in said category in the country.[1][2][3][4] Established in 1969, it has been administered by the Indian government's Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.[5][6][7]