DIMAPUR — A total of 14 students with disability from Nagaland were awarded the Indus Towers’ scholarship during a programme held at Hotel Acacia in Dimapur on November 12. The event was organised in collaboration with the Nagaland State Disability Forum (NSDF) and supported by the office of the State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Government of Nagaland. Indus Towers has been supporting students with disabilities across the Northeast since the programme’s launch in 2016. The aim of the Indus Towers’ scholarship program was to recognise the efforts of the students and mark a key milestone in their journey toward economic independence. An update from the organisation stated that the Indus Towers Scholarship programme under its CSR initiative ‘Saksham’ has been a critical enabler for over 700 students with disabilities in the region and beyond since its inception. The programme focuses on fostering inclusion by providing scholarships for academic, professional, vocational and skill-based education in recognised institutions across India. It has helped students overcome financial barriers and access higher education, vocational training and skill-building opportunities. With a strong focus on diversity and empowerment, the programme aims to create pathways for persons with disabilities to integrate into mainstream inclusive education and...