Odisha’s Disability Rights Activist Sruti Mohapatra to Be Conferred with ‘Nari Shakti Puraskar’ on Women’s Day

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Odisha’s renowned disability rights activist Sruti Mohapatra will be conferred with the ‘Nari Shakti Puraskar’ on the occasion of International Women’s Day on Tuesday.

She is among 29 outstanding persons to be conferred with the prestigious award by President Ram Nath Kovind for the years 2020 and 2021.

‘Nari Shakti Puraskar’ is an initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development to acknowledge the exceptional contribution made by individuals and institutions, to celebrate women as game changers and catalyst of positive change in the society.

These achievers have not allowed age, geographical barriers or access to resources to come in the way of fulfilling their dreams. Their indomitable spirit will inspire the society at large and the young Indian minds in particular to break gender stereotypes, and stand up against gender inequality and discrimination.

These awards are an effort to recognize women as equal partners in the advancement of society.

The award ceremony for the year 2020 could not be held in 2021 due to prevalent situation created by COVID-19 pandemic.