ALT From left, Dr. Renu, Arman Ali, Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal, Pardeep Gupta and Ananya Sharma pose together in a bright office space. Arman Ali, seated in a wheelchair, is presenting NCPEDP’s Inclusive Health Coverage white paper to Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal, who is standing beside him and holding the report. Large windows, indoor plants and a cityscape are visible in the background.

ALT Newspaper clipping from The Economic Times with the headline, “Census Repeats ‘Nihshakt’ Term Used in 2011, Activists Object.” The article discusses objections from disability rights advocates to the use of “nihshaktata” in the Hindi Census 2027 notification. Yellow highlights mark comments by disability rights advocate Akeel Ahmad Usmani on the term being derogatory and outdated, and a reference to the Hon’ble Prime Minister using the term “divyangjan” during the Accessible India Campaign in 2015. A central graphic shows disability symbols and numbers, alongside a highlighted box stating that the Registrar General of India said the use of “nihshakt” in the gazette was inadvertent and that “divyangata” is being used in the enumeration form. The article also includes comments from NCPEDP Executive Director Arman Ali on the importance of accurate disability enumeration and accessible self-enumeration in Census 2027.

ALT A screenshot of a The Hindu Education article titled “Why India’s colleges need to build accessibility into digital learning systems,” with the subheading stating that gaps in accessibility continue to exclude students with disabilities as higher education goes digital. The article is authored by Arman Ali and Deepa Nagaraj and was published on August 22, 2026. Below the headline is an illustration of a desktop computer displaying an open book, surrounded by education-related icons such as a light bulb, globe, magnifying glass, graduation cap, book and microscope. A highlighted line at the bottom reads that assistive technology, including screen readers, text-to-speech tools, screen magnification software, alternative input devices and captioning tools, is only as effective as the platform it operates on.

ALT A screenshot of a The Week article titled “Can you buy a prosthetic on EMI? The critical gaps in assistive technology access for India’s disabled,” authored by Arman Ali and published on September 14, 2026. The article discusses barriers to assistive technology access, including weak service networks, limited financing options, high costs and lack of awareness. The main image shows a person with a prosthetic leg in a running position at sunrise. A highlights section below notes that fewer than 10% of people in low- and middle-income countries have access to necessary assistive technology, points to gaps in India’s consumer lending market, and recommends financing models such as insurance coverage, rentals and blended finance to improve access.

ALT A maroon and gold poster introducing the Jury Panel for the 17th NCPEDP–Mphasis Universal Design Awards 2026. At the top, the NCPEDP, NCPEDP–Mphasis Universal Design Awards and Mphasis Foundation logos are placed inside a white rounded rectangle. The main heading reads “17th NCPEDP-Mphasis Universal Design Awards 2026”, followed by “Jury Panel” in large white text. The poster features seven jury members in two rows with their photographs, names and designations. Arvind Gupta is marked as Jury Chair, with his photo placed in the first row along with Mugdha Sinha (IAS) and Dr. Debolina Kundu. The second row features Deepa Nagraj, Shilpi Kapoor, Rakesh Dubey and Hyma Vadlamani. Each photo is placed in a square frame with rounded corners and a gold border, with the names displayed below in grey rounded labels and designations in white text. The background has a deep maroon gradient with subtle gold wave accents.

ALT Screenshot of a Deccan Herald opinion article titled “Assistive tech needs a policy backbone.” The page shows a large header image of assistive technology devices placed in a workshop-like setting, including wheelchairs, prosthetic legs, a prosthetic hand, and a tablet displaying accessibility icons. Below the image, the article headline and subheading read: “A strong national framework can translate innovation potential into affordable, high-quality disability support.” The visible opening text discusses India’s potential to build assistive technology companies and the link between inclusion and economic opportunity.

ALT A maroon and gold promotional slide for the 17th NCPEDP–Mphasis Universal Design Awards. The NCPEDP, NCPEDP–Mphasis Universal Design Awards, and Mphasis Foundation logos are placed at the top inside a white rounded rectangle. The main text reads “17th NCPEDP–Mphasis Universal Design Awards,” followed by a calendar-style graphic highlighting “Only 3 days left” and an “Apply Now” button. A golden award trophy is shown at the bottom with sparkling gold wave elements across the background. The slide ends with the text “Swipe to know the Award Categories” with an arrow, inviting viewers to move to the next slides.

ALT A maroon and gold category slide for the 17th NCPEDP–Mphasis Universal Design Awards 2026. The slide highlights the category Role Model Persons with Disabilities, with a wheelchair access icon in the centre. The category recognises persons with disabilities who have made exceptional contributions to accessibility and Universal Design through personal or professional work in policy, grassroots implementation, design and development, access audits, or disability rights advocacy. The slide ends with a “Swipe” prompt.

ALT With the same maroon and gold background as the previous category slide, this slide highlights the category Role Model Working Professionals. A line icon of a professional figure with a check mark badge appears in the centre. The category recognises professionals from education, NGOs, corporates, government bodies, start-ups, consultancy or freelance practice whose individual work has significantly advanced accessibility and Universal Design. The slide ends with a “Swipe” prompt.

ALT A promotional poster for the 17th NCPEDP–Mphasis Universal Design Awards 2026 with a dark maroon background and gold-orange text. The top features the NCPEDP, Universal Design Awards and Mphasis Foundation logos. The main text reads “17th NCPEDP Mphasis Universal Design Awards 2026” and “Applications Open,” followed by the theme “Design without Borders, Inclusion by Default.” On the right side, gold line illustrations depict accessibility and inclusion, including a wheelchair user on a ramp, tactile paving, a Braille sign, a hearing symbol, a digital accessibility icon, wayfinding signs, and accessible transport. The lower section includes a trophy image, a QR code with the text “To apply scan QR,” the website “www.ncpedp.org,” and contact details: +91-9217345677 / uda.ncpedp@gmail.com