Patiala News:Applications invited for State Awards for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

Patiala District Social Security Officer Jasvir Kaur has informed that during the International Day of Persons with Disabilities/State Awards 2026 to be celebrated on 03 December 2026, Divyangta persons, employees, sportspersons and institutions will be honored with State Awards. She said that in this regard, the Director Social Security and Women and Child Department Punjab has announced the State Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.

Applications are invited for consideration for State Awards under the scheme to eligible persons with disabilities, employees, sportspersons and organizations who have worked or are working for the welfare of persons with disabilities or have made commendable achievements in the field of welfare of persons with disabilities.

The District Social Security Officer informed that interested applicants can submit their application forms for the year 2026 in two hard copies at the office of the Social Security Officer, Patiala, located at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, District Administrative Complex, Block A, Room No. 101 and 135, Ground Floor, by 10.00 am on 13th November 2026.