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The 16th CAVINKARE ABILITY AWARDS 2018
Venue: Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall
Harrington Road, Chennai
Jury:
Mariazeena Johnson, Pro chancellor, Sathyabama Institute of
Science & Technology (Deemed to be University)
Andal Damodaran, President, Indian Council of Child Welfare,
TN
B Srinivasan, MD, Vikatan group
Ishwar Achanta, Hon Treasurer & Council member: Indian Golf
Union, Board member: Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation
Rajiv C Lochan, MD & CEO, The Hindu group
The event...
Chennai, 3rd February 2018: Diversified FMCG Conglomerate, CavinKare Pvt Ltd and
National NGO
Ability Foundation, today honored 6 remarkable achievers with disabilities at the
16th Edition of
Cavinkare Ability Awards 2018. Held at Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Auditorium, the
award function
recognised and showcased exemplary success and of people triumphs of people with
disabilities
The evening kick started with a rap song by well known rapper Blaaze who was also
the evening's host,
who interpreted his introductory rap in sign language.
The evening's cultural component was a scintillating solo dance performance by
well known actor/dancer Vineeth.
what then followed was a veritable array of outstanding awardees, who inspired
and stimulated the entire audience at the hall. These were 6 people with
disabilities
who had gone through enormous hurdles, struggles, trials and tribulations to have
achieved great heights.
The audience had the opportunity to learn about and to appreciate these fabulous
achievements of the recipients.
The evening ended on a
high-note with both the recipients of the awards as well as the audience leaving
as inspired and empowered individuals
In its 16 year journey, the Cavinkare Ability Awards has recognized admirable
achievements of people with disabilities.
Over 80 awardees have stood testimony for breaking stereotypes and challenging the
mindset of the society towards disability.
This one-of-its-kind national level awards, conceived and curated by both Mr.C.K
Ranganathan, CMD, CavinKare Pvt Ltd and Ms. Jayshree Raveendran, Founder & Hon.
Executive Director, Ability.
CAVINKARE ABILITY Special Recognition Award:
DR . SRUTI MOHAPATRA Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Dr. Sruti Mohapatra’s work has always focussed on the rights of persons with
disability. She is the Founder and CEO of Swabhiman, a disability information and
resource centre. Her brainchild Anjali is a project for inclusive and joyful
learning. She has conceptualised innovative programs such as Sandhan and
Swabalamban. At the time of the accident which resulted in quadriplegia, she was a
achiever in academics and sports. Unstoppable even after, she completed a Ph.D,
has written over 100 articles and several books and is a member of many important
committees in government and civil society.
CAVINKARE ABILITY Award for Eminence:
MAHANTESH GATTIVALAPPA KIVADASANNAVAR. Bengaluru,
Karnataka
Mahantesh G.K. is the Founder and Managing Trustee of Samarthanam that works to
empower visually impaired, disabled and marginalised persons. Samarthanam's
initiatives include inclusive and accessible education, skill development, culture
and environment as well as the promotion of blind cricket. Mahantesh is a cricket
player and President of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India and World
Blind Cricket Limited. He is also the Founder Director of B Care that works to
prevent AIDS and rehabilitate people living with HIV/AIDS
CAVINKARE ABILITY Mastery Awards:
RAJU RAMESHWAR UPRADE Pune,
Maharashtra
Raju Rameshwar works as an engineer at the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope of TIFR.
He is a poet and writer too. Raju has congenital Achondroplasia. As a result, he is
short-statured and has complications related to spine and lungs. Not letting
disability, financial constraints or rejections impede him, he completed his B.E. in
Information Technology, was a university topper and is today a successful
professional.
GAURI SHEKHAR GADGIL Pune,
Maharashtra
Gauri acted in the successful Marathi film 'Yellow', which won her a National
Special Mention Jury Award as Best Child Actress. A person with Down syndrome, Gauri
is a multiple Special Olympics Award winner and a national-level swimmer across
disciplines. Recently, she won the Gold Medal in UPIM Biathle World Tour 2016. She
is also a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and has completed her graduation in
Sociology.
JASMINA KHANNA Mumbai,
Maharashtra
Jasmina Khanna has not let cerebral palsy or societal hurdles come in the way of
academic achievements and a successful career. She completed school with high
scores, a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and an M.A. in Sociology, before
she turned to computers and equipped herself with an array of certifications . She
has worked for Syntel India for the last seven years. In addition to a passion for
writing, Jasmina is also a committed activist on disability issues.
DR . ROSHAN JAWAD SHAIKH Mumbai,
Maharashtra
Dr. Roshan Jawad Shaikh underwent a bilateral amputation as a result of a ghastly
train accident. She willed herself to move on, doing well academically and aspiring
to be a doctor. When the medical council disqualified her on grounds of her
disability being over 70%, she turned to the law. The court awarded a judgment in
her favour and today she is a full-fledged doctor. She is now gearing up to do her
post graduation, with the goal of becoming a surgeon.
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