Awards For PwDs: Govt invites applications for award to PwDs |


Bhubaneswar: The department of social security and empowerment of persons with disabilities (PwDs) has invited entries from individuals and institutions for the latest edition of the State Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, 2024. The award is given in recognition for individuals and institutions working for PwDs’ empowerment in Odisha.
The awards will be presented on International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3. The last date of sending applications is September 30. tnn
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