New Delhi, Aug. 14 -- Fourteen individuals and organisations working to promote accessibility and inclusion across India were honoured at the 17th NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Awards 2026 in New Delhi on Friday.

According to a press release, the ceremony was attended by Arvind Kumar, Director General, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, along with representatives from industry, technology, policy and the disability rights sector.

Instituted in 2010 by NCPEDP and Mphasis, the awards recognise efforts to make accessibility an integral part of design and innovation.

The awards were presented in four categories -- Role Model Persons with Disabilities, Role Model Working Profession...