National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People
Disabled People Call for Political Recognition and Action
Applications open for the NCPEDP Bajaj Finserv Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities 
Mr. Som Mittal
Mr. Mittal, is the former Chairman and President of NASSCOM, the premier trade body for the IT-BPM Industry in India. Mr. Mittal has forty plus years of global experience across diverse industries and has an established track record of scaling up and building lasting organizations by creating high performance leadership teams, known for strong integrity and balanced focus on customers and people.
Mr. A.S. Narayanan
Mr. Narayanan has been working with the deaf community for the past 25 years. He is the Secretary of National Association of the Deaf, India. He is actively involved in the setting up and functioning of Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre.
Mr. Arun Seth
Board member, Narayana Health and Jubilant Pharmova Mr Arun Seth took early retirement from his corporate career to focus on bringing the benefits of IT/Telecom to real world businesses in energy, health, fintech, medtech, education, hospitality etc. via a vibrant innovative entrepreneurial eco system and a focus on giving back to society.
Mr. Major General Ian Cardozo
A decorated war veteran, Major General Cardozo became the first officer with a disability in the Indian Army to be approved for command of an infantry battalion and brigade, after losing a leg during the battle of Sylhet in Bangladesh.
Ms. Kanchan Pamnani
Ms. Pamnani is a Solicitor practicing mainly in the Bombay High Court in the field of Corporate, Testamentary, Property and Disability law. A graduate in Commerce from Sydenham College and a postgraduate in law from the University of Bombay,
Mr. Pradeep Gupta
Mr. Pradeep Gupta is the Chairman of the CyberMedia Group, the specialty media house, with brands like Dataquest, PCQuest, Voice&Data, DARE, CIOL, Global Services, etc. He was conferred the “National Entrepreneurship Award as the Best Mentor”
Mr. Rakesh Jinsi
Mr. Jinsi has held leadership positions with organisations such as Eicher, Hero Motors, Chase Manhattan, Force Motors, Tata Trucks, New Holland Fiat Tractors, SOS Children’s Villages and School Of Inspired Leadership. He has been a member of National level bodies such as National Human Rights Commission,
He is also an empanelled Coach/Mentor for senior level executives and also works with small and medium size organisations, helping them to scale up their business. In the past he has been on the boards of many large organisations viz Schaeffler India Ltd,Minda Automotive Solutions, Hero Motors, Hero Cycles, Munjal Hospitality and Inspired Leadership Gurukul.
Dr Meenu Bhambhani
Dr. Bhambhani is the VP and Head of Corporate Citizenship & Global Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (GIDE), APAC at State Street. She is a D&I professional with over two decades of experience in human development with specialisation in social policy. She is responsible for oversight of all Corporate Citizenship,
Ms Rajvi Mariwala
Ms. Raj Mariwala, Director of Mariwala Health Initiative (MHI), passionately champions the cause of mental health accessibility. Through MHI, she provides essential grants and strategic support to various organizations and collectives dedicated to expanding mental health services within communities,
In addition to her role at MHI, Raj serves as a board member of Parcham, a nonprofit organization committed to empowering young, marginalized women through advocacy for human rights, equity, and social justice. Complementing her dedication to social causes, Raj is also a practicing canine and feline behaviorist, demonstrating her multifaceted interests and commitment to making a positive impact in various spheres of life.
Our Trustees
Mr. Som Mittal
Mr. Mittal, is the former Chairman and President of NASSCOM, the premier trade
Mr. Rakesh Jinsi
Mr. Jinsi has held leadership positions with organisations such as Eicher,
Ms Rajvi Mariwala
Ms. Raj Mariwala, Director of Mariwala Health Initiative(MHI),passionately
Ms. Kanchan Pamnani
Ms. Pamnani is a Solicitor practicing mainly in the Bombay High Court in the field
Mr. A.S. Narayanan
Mr. Narayanan has been working with the deaf community for the past 25 years.
Mr. Arun Seth
Board member, Narayana Health and Jubilant Pharmova Mr Arun Seth took early retirement from
Mr Arvind Gupta
Arvind Gupta has dedicated the past three decades to leading and innovating within the digital
Mr. Pradeep Gupta
Pradeep Gupta, a prominent figure in the IT industry,chairs the National Centre for
Major General Ian Cardozo
A decorated war veteran, Major General Cardozo became the first officer with a
Mr Arvind Gupta
Arvind Gupta has dedicated the past three decades to leading and innovating within the digital space. As the Head and Co-Founder of Digital India Foundation, he has committed himself to digital inclusion and policy innovation. Mr. Gupta’s extensive career spans sectors and continents, excelling in Consumer Internet, Digital Media, Payment Systems, Analytics, and the Data Economy. Recognized on the Global FinTech Top100 list, he also holds prestigious roles at the World Economic Forum and OECD. He received the Eisenhower Global Fellowship for Innovation in 2014, the DataQuest Pathbreaker of the Year award, and the Distinguished Centenary Alumni award from IIT-BHU. As CEO of MyGov, he spearheaded efforts for digital inclusion through participative governance. Mr. Gupta drives successful startups like amplify.ai and ApnaPay. As a Founder Member of iSPiRT, he champions nationwide Digital Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) initiatives, showcasing his commitment to digital progress. He’s a prominent speaker at global forums and contributes articles on the digital economy and governance to prestigious publications like The Harvard Business Review and The World Economic Forum. Recently, he joined an advisory council addressing digital monopolies.
Mr. Pradeep Gupta
Pradeep Gupta, a prominent figure in the IT industry, chairs the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP). He’s lauded for his leadership and mentoring, receiving the quot; Recognising Pradeep’s contribution to the startup ecosystem of India, the Government has put him on the Investment Management Committee of its 10,000 crore ($1.25 Bn) Fund of Funds. As the Chairman of the CyberMedia Group, overseeing brands like Dataquest and PCQuest, Pradeep remains at the forefront of media innovation. His contributions have earned him prestigious awards, including the Distinguished Alumni accolades from IIT Delhi and IIM Calcutta, as well as the Helen Keller award for his work in the disability sector. He features in the book “100 Great IITians”. Pradeep holds degrees from IIT Delhi (1975) and IIM Calcutta (1977), and has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Rai University for his remarkable contributions.
Major General Ian Cardozo
A decorated war veteran, Major General Cardozo became the first officer with a disability in the Indian Army to be approved for command of an infantry battalion and brigade, after losing a leg during the battle of Sylhet in Bangladesh.
he worked as Vice President of the War Wounded Foundation and was later appointed as the Chairman of the Rehabilitation Council of India. His books ‘Param Vir’, and ‘The Sinking of INS Khukri’ have been widely acclaimed.
Mr. Rakesh Jinsi
Mr. Jinsi has held leadership positions with organisations such as Eicher, Hero Motors, Chase Manhattan, Force Motors, Tata Trucks, New Holland Fiat Tractors, SOS Children’s Villages and School Of Inspired Leadership. He has been a member of National level bodies such as National Human Rights Commission, National Skill Development Corporation and Voluntary Action Network of India(VANI),the apex body of the NGO sector. He has also been an advisor to the Boards of few organisations including the CMD of Hero Cycles. He currently serves as the President (Chairperson) Of the Board of SOS Children’s Villages of India, as a member of the International Senate SOS Children’s Villages International Austria, as an Independent Director on the board of Fairfield Asia(a part of the Dana group), as a Chairperson of Khushboo Welfare Society, as a Trustee of Ahvaan Trust and Member Advisory Board with Leadership Et’ Humanite’.
He is also an empanelled Coach/Mentor for senior level executives and also works with small and medium size organisations, helping them to scale up their business. In the past he has been on the boards of many large organisations viz Schaeffler India Ltd,Minda Automotive Solutions, Hero Motors, Hero Cycles, Munjal Hospitality and Inspired Leadership Gurukul.