IIT Kanpur observed the Annual Day of the institute’s Cell for Differently Abled Persons (CDAP) on January 13, 2024, highlighting the significance of the day by focusing on the use of sign language.

The Annual Day was inaugurated with a lamp-lighting ceremony by Prof. S. Ganesh, Director, IIT Kanpur; Prof. Anubha Goel, Member of CDAP; and the chief guest, Ms. Manpreet Kaur Kalra, Secretary, Divyang Development Society, Kanpur. 

Prof. Siddhartha Panda from the Department of Chemistry showcased his innovative technological devices, including the Haptic Smartwatch and Braille Learning Device, while Dr. Ashutosh Modi from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering discussed the applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in the realm of sign language. 

The Ceremony also featured cultural performances in the presence of Prof. Kaushik Bhattacharya, Coordinator of CDAP; Prof. Raju Kumar Gupta, Chairperson, Students’ Placement Office, IIT Kanpur; Mr. Sandeep Singh, Grievance Redressal Officer, along with other senior officers and professors from the institute.