Dr Amit Chatterjee, Chief Technology Officer, Tata Steel, has been conferred the prestigious Helen Keller award. The 3rd National Centre for Promotion of Employment of Disabled People Hellen Keller award was presented in New Delhi on the eve of the World Disability Day on 2nd December. On this occasion, individuals who in their way have made a considerable difference like Helen Keller, by going beyond their disabilities, were honoured.

A team of judges headed by Mr Subodh Bhargava and Mr Shunu Sen, have opined: "Dr Chatterjee has traversed varied paths,  mentioned "the list of awards and recognition that has been conferred on him is endless. Like the rainbow, it stretches beyond the horizon." Mr B Muthuraman, Managing Director, Tata Steel, while nominating Dr Amit Chatterjee for this award, had written "I admire the courage with which he has taken on this 'handicap'. It does not deter him. It makes him stronger in other areas".

The award, including a citation, was presented to Dr Chatterjee by Mr Shivraj Patil (deputising for Mrs Sonia Gandhi). Dr Chatterjee was interviewed by several TV channels on his views on the Helen Keller Award and the role of "challenged persons" in Indian industry.

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