Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Visually Impaired Achievers Honored at Disha Samman
The Disha Eye Hospitals gave out awards called Disha Samman to people who have done great things despite not being able to see.
This year, the awards went to a few special people.
One of them is an army officer named Lt Col Dwarakesh, who lost his sight but still works in the army and does sports like shooting and mountaineering.
Another is Paritosh Biswas, who works for the railway and helps people find their way around the train station.
Also honored was the Blind and Para Judo Association of Bengal, a group that teaches judo to teenagers who can't see.
These awards show that even though some people face tough challenges, they can still do amazing things.
The Disha Samman honored individuals who have overcome visual impairment.
Lt Col Dwarakesh, an army officer, was recognized for his achievements.
Paritosh Biswas, a railway employee, was also an award recipient.
The Blind and Para Judo Association of Bengal was honored for promoting sports.
The awards ceremony was held at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre.
- Who
- Lt Col Dwarakesh, Paritosh Biswas, and the Blind and Para Judo Association of Bengal were honored.
- What
- The Disha Samman recognized individuals who have overcome visual impairment.
- When
- The awards ceremony was held on Saturday.
- Where
- The event took place at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town.
- Why
- To honor individuals who have overcome challenges related to vision loss and to promote sports among the visually impaired.
- Award Name
- Disha Samman
- Awarding Organization
- Disha Eye Hospitals
- Location of Ceremony
- Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town
- Awardees
- Lt Col Dwarakesh, Paritosh Biswas, Blind and Para Judo Association of Bengal
- Lt Col Dwarakesh's Achievement
- First army officer with 100% vision loss in administrative capacity
- Paritosh Biswas's Position
- Commercial Supervisor, Sealdah Division, Eastern Railway
- Association Founders
- Amit Kumar Chourasiya and Prabir Kumar Sinha