Grassroots changemakers PHIN and Atchayam Trust recognised at the 9th N.S. Hema Memorial Awards
The award continues to recognise and encourage organisations committed to building an inclusive society for persons with disabilities. Bengaluru, October 2025: The Association of People with Disability (APD) hosted the 9th N.S. Hema Memorial Awards at Dwaraka Auditorium, M.S. Ramaiah College, celebrating non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that have made remarkable contributions to the disability sector. Instituted in memory of N.S. Hema, the visionary founder of APD, who established the organisation in 1959, the awards recognise the relentless efforts of community-led organisations advancing inclusion, accessibility, and dignity for persons with disabilities. This year, People with Hearing Impaired Network (PHIN), a Hyderabad-based NGO, received the top honour. At the same time, Atchay...










