Dr. Rajinder Johar receiving the National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities from Hon'ble President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee
Dr. Rajinder Johar receiving the Lakshmipat Singhania IIM-Lucknow National Leadership Award from Hon'ble Vice President of India, Shri Hamid Ansari
Full List
Awards & Honours
FOD and its founder have received numerous awards and recognitions for the services rendered to the disabled community.
2023
Excellence Award for Inclusion 2023
Conferred upon Family of Disabled (FOD) by FICCI FLO at Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI), New Delhi, on March 31, 2023. Received in presence of Ms. Jayanti Dalmia, National President FLO; Mr. Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman-Hero Enterprises; Mr. Anurag Sharma, MP-Lok Sabha; and Mr. Shailesh Pathak, Secretary General, FICCI.
2017
International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) Felicitation 2017
Dr. Rajinder Johar was felicitated on World Spinal Cord Injury Day for his extensive work for the cause of people with disabilities, and showcased as a role model for spinal cord injury patients. Awarded by Maj HPS Ahluwalia, September 5, 2017, New Delhi.
2015
Shree Chandra Bhan Gupt Smriti Award 2015
Instituted by Kalyanam Karoti, Lucknow. Presented by Mr. Ram Naik, Governor of UP, at Moti Mahal, Lucknow.
Shoor Veer Award 2015
Instituted by Poetic Justice Films & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
2014
National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities 2014
In public recognition of outstanding performance as a Role Model among persons with disabilities (locomotor disability category). Presented by Hon'ble President of India, Sh. Pranab Mukherjee, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
2013
IMWA Award 2013
From the Indian Media Welfare Association. Presented by Dr. AK Walia, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Delhi Government.
2012
Lakshmipat Singhania – IIM Lucknow National Leadership Award 2012
Conferred by the Hon'ble Vice President of India, Sh. Hamid Ansari.
Imman India Samman 2012
Instituted by Aavishkar Media Group.
Beyond The Limits Award 2012
Instituted by India Book of Records for outstanding contribution towards helping disabled people. Conferred at Record Breakers' Festival, Noida. FOD also featured in India Book of Records 2012 (page 215).
2010
National Award for Child Welfare 2010
For services rendered in the field of welfare of children. Instituted by Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India.
Positive Health Hero Award 2010
Instituted by Dr. Batra's Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
Lifetime Achievement Karmaveer Puraskaar 2010
Instituted by Indian Confederation of NGOs.
2009
Manav Sewa Prerna Award 2009
Instituted by Physically Handicapped Welfare Society, New Delhi.
2008
Citizen Journalist Award – Be The Change 2008
Initiated by CNN-IBN and IBN7 (Network-18). Conferred by the Chief Minister of Delhi, Sheila Dikshit.
2005
CavinKare Ability Eminence Award 2005
Instituted by Ability Foundation, Chennai, in association with CavinKare.
2004
Outstanding Contribution in Rehabilitation 2004
Instituted by Department of Rehabilitation Medicine and Physiotherapy, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
Red & White Bravery Silver Award 2004
Instituted by Godfrey Phillips India Ltd. Presented by Mr. Soli Sorabjee, Attorney General of India.
2003
Helen Keller Award 2003
Jointly instituted by National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People and Shell India. Conferred on Family of Disabled (Organisation).
1999–2000
Red & White Bravery Award (Gold) 1999
In recognition of exceptional act of social courage.
Kailashpati Singhania Award 2000
Instituted by National Society for Equal Opportunities for the Handicapped India, Mumbai.
1993–1998
Professional Excellence Award 1993
Highest honour of the All India Occupational Therapists' Association for outstanding services in Occupational Therapy in India.
Manav Sewa Award for Outstanding Contribution for Welfare of the Disabled 1993
Instituted by Sapnaa (voluntary organisation). Presented by Union HRD Minister Arjun Singh after being nominated by Rajiv Gandhi Foundation.
T.P. Jhunjhunwala Social Service Award 1994
Awarded to FOD for contribution to the betterment of disabled people, by Rajasthan Club.
Delhi State Award 1994
For meritorious performance despite severe physical handicap. Presented by Chief Minister of Delhi, M.L. Khurana. Instituted by Department of Social Welfare, Government of Delhi.
Ram Krishna Jai Dayal Harmony Award 1994
Instituted by Organisation of Understanding and Fraternity. Presented in New Delhi by Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
National Award 1996
In public recognition of outstanding performance as the most efficient self-employed disabled person. Presented by the President of India.
Outstanding Achievement Award 1997/1998
By Management Studies Promotion Institute, New Delhi.
Featured on Satyamev Jayate
FOD was one of only two organisations chosen from across India and portrayed in the disability episode of Aamir Khan's acclaimed TV serial on social issues — Satyamev Jayate (Season 1) — telecast simultaneously on many TV channels across India on 10 June 2012.