The following visually impaired stars received the NAB Delhi Award for excellence constituted to recognize ex-students and trainees who have remarkable achievements.
Monica Sharma, Savita Singh, Krishan Kumar Murugan and Ajay Dhanak NAB DELHI AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 2017 presented to KRISHAN KUMAR MURUGAN Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. Despite all difficulties, obstacles, life challenges and his Disability, Mr. Krishan Kumar Murugan created best opportunities for himself and paved his path to excellence. Mr. Murugan was born in 1983 at Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu. He lost his sight at an early stage. This, however, didn't affect his vision and he decided to migrate to Delhi to pursue his education. He joined National Association for the Blind, Delhi and pursued his education through its Integrated Education Program. Mr. Murugan holds an Honors Degree in History from University of Delhi and has also successfully completed part 1 of CCNA security. He works as An Accessibility Senior Technical Lead at HCL Technologies, Noida. He had started his career as a Technical Helpdesk Executive in the computer department at National Association for the Blind, Delhi and eventually moved to TATA Consultancy Services as an Assistant Consultant Apart from making a mark at the professional front, it was Mr. Murugan's adventurous spirit that enabled him to excel in a series of activities like Martial Arts, swimming and cricket. He is a national level swimmer as well. He developed a deep interest in computer application and maintenance of hardware/software and use of Assistive Technology. As a result of his passion for computers and serving attitude towards disability, he has assisted a number of visually challenged individuals to learn various aspects of Assistive Technology. Mr. Murugan strongly believes that the access to information and Communication is the key to empowering person with disabilities in India and Assistive Technology can act as facilitator. For his vision and ability, we feel proud to bestow this man of substance with the NAB DELHI AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 2017 ******************** NAB DELHI AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 2017 presented to SAVITA SINGH Strength does not come from physical capacity but from an indomitable will. Savita Singh lost her sight at the tender age of four due to chicken pox but her spirit remained undeterred. She joined National Association for the Blind, Delhi and finished her schooling. She then went on to pursue her graduation from St Stephens College, University of Delhi, Post Graduation in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University and an M. Phil in International Organization. Ms Singh is currently pursuing her Doctorate in the same field. She is a faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Zakir Husain College, University of Delhi Since 2010 and also serves as an active member of the college's Governing Council. Among her many achievements, she has presented a paper on "Women in Conflict Situations" at the Women's World Congress held at the Central University of Hyderabad in 2014. She has also attended a one-month course on "Military Observers Mission" as a special participant with the United Nations Peacekeepers at the Center for United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (CUNPK) in New Delhi in 2012. Beyond academics, she has participated in several cultural programmes at various institutions, including theatre, poetry recitation, clay-modelling and essay-writing. Being a sports enthusiast, she has scaled the 13,220-ft-high Dzongri Peak during an adventure course organized by the Himalayan Institute of Mountaineering in Darjeeling in 1998. She was awarded the Rotary Youth Leadership Award by Rotary International in 2008 and the Neelum Khurshed Kanga Award by the Committee for Advancement of the Status of Blind Women, NAB Mumbai in 2011. With deep gratitude and appreciation we present you, a woman of substance, the prestigious NAB DELHI AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 2017. **************** NAB DELHI AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 2017 presented to MONICA SHARMA Along with the firm pillars of strength and support that are her parents, she began the journey of this lifetime on 21st February, 1980. On account of 100% visual impairment, which was discovered when she was six months old, grasping the usage of senses other than vision was the natural course to the most to complete way of life. Mastery over Braille, orientation and mobility offered access to the doors of independence and awareness to her, like many on this journey. Ms Sharma was among the first 25 students to reap the benefits of the Integrated Education program of National Association for the Blind, Delhi. Owing to collaborative efforts by regular institutes she studied in, like NAB Delhi, Faith Academy and Delhi Public School, she was the all-India topper with 97% marks in psychology in the 12th standard. Her transition as a graduate from Lady Sri Ram College, University of Delhi advanced the advent of her professional phase. After attaining a degree in Bachelors of Education, she got the first break at NA Delhi as a resource teacher. In the process she had also unraveled her potential as a singer, mimicry artist, actor, and a composer. She then joined IBM as a Voice & Accent trainer. She was a part of the Edu Egypt project, a joint venture between IBM and the Egyptian Government, she was endowed the responsibility to train a batch of trainers in Cairo on the US and the UK culture, customer service and soft skills. Working with blind and low vision children an N.A.B and sighted adults at IBM widened her horizons as a facilitator and motivator. Currently, apart from her capacity as a master trainer Voice & Accent, she is designated as the Deputy Manager responsible for the training function for the Noida vertical at IBM India Pvt. Ltd. She has been bestowed with The Woman Achiever's Award by FICCI Lady's Organization in 2013 and Neelam K Kanga Award by National Association for the Blind, Mumbai in 2014. We feel delighted to award this woman of substance with the NAB DELHI AWARD OF EXCELLENCE 2017. ****************** NAB DELHI AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 2017 presented to AJAY DHANAK Success is the result of persistence, hard work and effort. Mr. Ajay Prakash Dhanak stands a testimony to this. Born in Haldwani, a beautiful town near Nainital, he belongs to a middle class family. He sees a role model in his father who put tremendous effort in education. After finishing his schooling through National Association for the Blind, Delhi, Mr. Dhanak pursued a graduate degree in English Literature from St Stephen's College, University of Delhi and then went on to pursue an MBA in Human Resources from the renowned Symbiosis, Pune. He has 8.5 years' worth of experience in learning and HR Domain. At present, Mr. Dhanak heads HR for Proprietary Products business vertical -Touching R&D and commercial functions of a Global Pharmaceutical Company- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories which has its headquarters in Hyderabad, India. He has successfully designed and delivered training programs along with designing and rolling out induction programs for Hyderabad based employees. He has also compiled a book giving overview of Pharma industry for people joining from non-pharma background along with developing Harvard style case studies. Mr. Dhanak has also successfully designed a training program for hiring managers on Competency based interviewing skills- which was rolled across the globe and covered approximately 400 people managers. He was given Dr. Reddy's Global HR Excellence award for his achievements in the company. He has indeed proven to be an asset for the Company he has worked in. For his immense hard work and persistence, we feel proud to give this man of substance NAB DELHI AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE 2017. PRESIDENT GENERAL SECRETARY TREASURER National Association for the Blind-Delhi Sector-5, R.K. 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