Awards and Recognition
We have been widely recognised for our work in reaching persons with disabilities, their families and the community at large
On 15th August 2024, Vidya Sagar was honored by the Government of Tamil Nadu as the "Best Institution for the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities"
Best NGO award from National Astha Award 2020-2021
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Won Inclusivity Champion Award May 2020 from The Headway Foundation
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Winner of 2018 Spirit of Humanity awards bagged the “National Winner” under the category ‘Disability”
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Winner of India NGO Award 2012-13
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Winner of United Nations ESCAP award for our Founder Mrs Poonam Natarajan as Disability Rights Champion in 2012
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Winner of 2005 National Award for outstanding work with persons with disabilities
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Poonam Natarajan - Recipient of 14 awards, including the NCPEDP Hellen Keller Award
Disability Champion Award in 2012 United Nations ESCAP Asia pacific award
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Ten Asia Pacific Champions of disability rights
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