Tue Dec 03 15:04:32 UTC 2024: ## Sakthi Masala Wins Helen Keller Award for Inclusive Employment
**New Delhi, December 3, 2024** – Sakthi Masala Private Limited, a spice manufacturing company, has been awarded the prestigious Helen Keller Award 2024 for its outstanding commitment to employing differently-abled individuals. The award, presented on International Day of Persons with Disabilities, recognizes the company as a “Role Model Company” for promoting equal employment opportunities.
The award was presented in New Delhi by Rajesh Agarwal, Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, and Pradeep Gupta, chairman of the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP). NCPEDP, a non-profit organization, facilitates collaboration between government, industry, and other stakeholders to empower people with disabilities. The award was received by Sakthi Masala founder, Erode P.C. Duraisamy. The accolade highlights the company’s dedication to inclusive hiring practices and serves as an example for other businesses.