- The awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu on December 3, 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
- The ceremony coincided with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
- Rajeev Bhatt (Delhi) was honoured for decades of advocacy in learning disabilities and inclusive education.
- Devangi Dalal (Mumbai) was recognized for 33 years of work in hearing disability support.
- Other awardees included Aboli Vijay Jarit, Megha Patangi, Bhagyashri Manohar, Basant Vika, C. Dwarakesh, Rajesh Sharad Ketkar, Pooja Garg, Nipun Malhotra, Rakshitha R, Yudhajeet De, and Deepali Shamg.
- The President emphasized that empowering Divyangjan is a national duty ensuring dignity and equal opportunity.
Question:
Q1. The awards ceremony coincided with which international observance?
a) World Disability Day
b) International Human Rights Day
c) International Day of Persons with Disabilities
d) World Social Justice Day
Answer: c) The event was deliberately held on December 3, which is observed as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
b) International Human Rights Day
c) International Day of Persons with Disabilities
d) World Social Justice Day
Answer: c) The event was deliberately held on December 3, which is observed as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.