Tribune News Service

Patiala, November 14

An assistant professor of Punjabi University, Dr Kiran Kumari, will get the Role of Model award from President Ram Nath Kovind on the International Day of Disabled Persons on December 3 in Delhi.

At present, she is associated with the Department of Social Sciences. Despite being blind, she has been performing her duties with full of dedication. One of her students has already completed PhD under her guidance. 

Five other students are enrolled under for PhD while 7 are pursuing MPhil.

She has also been honoured by the state government. Besides, she works an adviser with the State Advisory Board on Disability.    
Source: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/prez-to-honour-visually-impaired-teacher/683317.html