The deadline for the National Awards for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2026 has been extended to August 15, 2026.All applications and nominations must be submitted exclusively online through the Rashtriya Puraskar Portal at awards.gov.in.Hard copies, courier submissions, or email applications will not be accepted.The awards will be presented on December 3, 2026, to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities