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January 19th is celebrated as an occasion for appreciating the generous and dedicated contribution of Rustom Merwanji Alpaiwalla, the Founder President of NAB, India, by presenting awards to individuals for their outstanding contribution to the field of Blind Welfare.

Two individuals, each, in the category of Professional Work and Voluntary Work are presented the award on an all India basis. Over the years 94 individuals from different parts of India, 47 each in the Professional and the Voluntary category have received these awards for their contribution in:

• The field of education, rehabilitation, training or placement of the blind
• Administration and management of the services for the blind
• Prevention and cure of blindness
• Or any other programme related to the welfare of the blind.

Each award includes a Scroll of Honor and Cash Award of Rs. 10,000/-