New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- The winners of the 10th NCPEDP Mphasis Universal Design Award were awarded in the capital today at the hands of Rama Devi, sitting Member of Parliament and Dy Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

A total of 14 awards were given away.

The Javed Abidi Public Policy Award was given to Ms. Smitha Santhakumari Sadasivan, who has been consulting with Election Commission of India on accessible electoral process for all citizens with disabilities, collaborating with Public Works Department (PWD) etc.

A special Jury Award was given to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, for its pioneering work in making television accessible to people with hearing disability. Working closely with representatives of disability sector and exp...