National Disabled Fund Invites Applications for Talent Awards for Persons with Disabilities

Kathmandu: The National Disabled Fund, under the Social Welfare Council, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, has invited applications and nominations to recognize talented persons with disabilities through various awards this year, continuing its practice from previous years.

The Fund published a notice in Gorkhapatra on 19 Kartik 2083 BS, requesting eligible individuals to submit their applications or nominations by 10 Mangsir 2083 BS.

Interested individuals must submit their applications within the prescribed deadline, along with a photograph, personal details, and copies of the required supporting documents.

Award Categories and Selection Criteria

The Fund has announced awards recognizing academic achievements, national contributions, and outstanding accomplishments in various fields.

1. Student Talent Award for Persons with Disabilities

This award will be presented to three students with disabilities who secured the highest marks in the Secondary Education Examination (SEE) of 2082 BS.

The awards will recognize one student from each of the following categories:

• Students with physical disabilities

• Deaf students

• Students with visual impairments

2. National Contribution Award

The National Contribution Award will be presented to three persons with disabilities, representing the following categories:

• Persons with physical disabilities

• Deaf persons

• Persons with visual impairments

3. Talent Awards for Outstanding Contributions in Various Fields

The Fund will also recognize individuals with disabilities who have made outstanding contributions in social service, literature, education, music and arts, sports, information technology, journalism, administration, and disability rights.

The awards and the number of recipients are as follows:

1. Hemganga Physical Disability Talent Award: 2 recipients.

2. Dhan-Indira Rana Deaf Talent Award: 1 recipient.

3. Chandra Kumar Bhattarai Visual Impairment Talent Award: 1 recipient.

4. Ishwari Moni Intellectual Disability Talent Award: 1 recipient.

5. Jyoti K.C. Disability Talent Award: 1 recipient, specifically for a talented woman with spinal paralysis.

6. Artist Hari Prasad Self-Employment Support: 1 recipient.

7. Dr. Birendra Raj Pokharel Accessible Information Technology Excellence Award: 1 recipient.

8. Munishwar Pathka Pailaharu: 1 recipient.

9. Rakesh Hamal Rehabilitation Talent Award: 1 recipient.

Application Deadline and Required Documents

Eligible individuals must submit their applications or nominations within the specified period.

• Application Deadline: 10 Mangsir 2083 BS

• Application Type: Individual application or nomination/recommendation

• Required Documents: Photograph, personal details, and copies of relevant supporting documents

Contact Information

For information regarding the application procedure, award categories, and other requirements, interested individuals may contact the National Disabled Fund through the following details:

• Organization: National Disabled Fund

• Parent Organization: Social Welfare Council

• Address: Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu

• Phone: 01-5324968

• Email: swc.ndf@gmail.com

Published Date: 19 Kartik 2083 BS