Anantapur: President Droupadi Murmu has conferred the National Award for Empowerment of Divyangjan 2023 on Sai Kaustuv Dasgupta of Puttaparthi in Satya Sai district, the Wheelchair Warrior of India.
The President presented the award to Dasgupta at a ceremony held in Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, on Sunday, coinciding with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Dasgupta, a person with 90 per cent locomotor disability, is recognised for his exceptional contributions in the field of accessibility and inclusion. He is a global TEDx motivational speaker.
Despite facing challenges like osteogenesis imperfecta, a very rare brittle bone disease, and severe hearing impairment, Sai Kaustuv has emerged as a global icon with leadership traits. His positive outlook and expertise in happiness coaching have left a lasting impact on diverse audiences worldwide.
Holding Guinness and Limca world records, Dasgupta received 500+ awards on various platforms to date.
