Sant Ishwar award

Current Context : Dr. Shruti More Bhardwaj from Kullu received the Sant Ishar Award,, for her significant work in early intervention for disabilities.

• She pioneered India’s first mobile therapy van, which provides critical therapy services like physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy to children with disabilities in remote areas, especially in rural

ABOUT AWARD

• It is one of India’s highest service honors, given to individuals and organizations for significant contributions to humanitarian efforts, social services, and enhancing the lives of marginalized communities.
• The award emphasizes innovation and impact in promoting social welfare and is aimed at recognizing exceptional work in various fields related to community upliftment.
• It is named after Sant Isher Singh, a prominent Sikh saint known for his dedication to social service and humanitarian work.​