Belthangady : B Anjanadevi from Ujire who despite being disabled, has been rendering yeoman service for the cause of the disabled in the Belthangady taluk since the past 20 years, was conferred the National Award given by the department of Justice and Empowerment of the Government of India. President Pranab Mukherjee presented her the award at a function held at the Plenary Hall of the Vijnana Bhavan at New Delhi  recently.

The award carries a cash prize of Rs 25000 and a citation. She is one among the six outstanding achievers from south India to receive the award.

Union Minister for Justice and Empowerment Selja, Union Minister of State D Napolean and Secretary of the Department of Handicapped Stuthi Kakar were present.