Disha Samman Honours The Achievements Of Visually Challenged Individuals And Supportive Organisations
- The Recipients Of The 7th Edition Of The Award Are Mr Akul Biswas, Mr Anil Das And Sara Bangla Daba Sangstha –
Kolkata, 4th October, 2024: On the auspicious occasion of of Mahalaya, the 7th edition of the prestigious Disha Samman 2024 was held today at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre.
Disha Samman which is presented by Disha Eye Hospitals, the largest eye care chain of Eastern India, aims to honour both individuals and organisations that work relentlessly for the welfare of the visually challenged persons. This year’s awardees include Sara Bangla Daba Sangstha headed by Mr Dibyendu Barua, for promoting chess as an engaging sport for the sightless people, Mr Akul Biswas, a visually impaired man who founded Jharkhali Sabuj Bahini in the Sundarban and a Teacher of Enviornmental Science for the underprivileged children and Tourist. Jharkhali Sabuj Bahini comprises of 200 tiger-widow women who are diligently working for mangrove forest conservation and rendering adequate protection to the villagers from Tiger attacks.
Apart from them is Mr Anil Das, a visionless resident of Pandua, Hoogly and an innovative Sculptor who crafts wooden thrones for the idols of the deities. He is popularly referred by the localities of Pandua as ‘Drishtihin Vishwakarma’.
Disha Samman 2024 was graced by the distinguished personalities, including Dr Dhriti Banerjee, Director of the Zoological Survey of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, Ms Tanushree Shankar, Renowned Danseuse and Choreographer, Mr Pathikrit Basu, Director, Mr Abhijit Guha, Actor, Mr Narayan Sinha, Sculptor and Dr Debashish Bhattacharya Chairman & Managing Director, Disha Eye Hospitals.
“At Disha Eye Hospitals, we believe that every individual has the potential to achieve greatness, regardless of the challenges they face. Disha Samman is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the visually challenged, who continue to inspire us all with their perseverance and talent. We are proud to honour their remarkable contributions and remain committed to support them”, said Dr Debashish Bhattacharya Chairman & Managing Director, Disha Eye Hospitals.
The 1st Edition of Disha Samman was held in the year 2018. Since, these glorious six years Disha Samman continues to be a platform that celebrates courage, perseverance and the remarkable contributions of those who push the boundaries of what is possible despite the challenges they face.
Disha Samman consisted of a plaque and a cash prize of 1,00,000 INR to each of the awardees and organisations.
