Para Archer Sheetal Devi Named ECI National PwD Icon | 18 Mar 2024

Recently, the Election Commission of India has announced Para Archer and Arjuna Awardee, Sheetal Devi (winner of 2 gold and 1 silver medal in the Asian Para Games 2022) as its National Person with Disabilities (PwD) Icon.

Her name was announced at an Exhibition Cricket Match between the Indian Deaf Cricket Association Team and District Cricket Association team, held in Delhi.
The match was organised to foster voter education and inclusivity. On the occasion, the Commission launched a dedicated Voter’s Guide for PwDs and Senior Citizen Electors.
The commission also highlighted key initiatives undertaken for PwDs like optional home voting facility for PwDs with benchmarked disabilities, provision of free transportation on poll day, appointment of State and District PwD Icons, awareness campaigns, the Saksham ECI App, Braille enabled EPICs and EVMs.