Social Activist Saisankara Panchapakesan receiving an award at the event held in Chennai recently. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Lions International celebrated the International Day of Persons With Disabilities recently in Chennai and distributed rice and groceries kit to 100 persons with disabilities. Further, financial aid of ₹10,000 each was provided to two children with intellectual disabilities. The Beacon of Hope for the Differently Abled Award was presented to Social Activist Saisankara Panchapakesan for his effort in the uplift of persons with disabilities for over 30 years. Published – February 24, 2026 07:32 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Focus on agriculture in rural job scheme, directs rights panel Former Congress chairperson of North Paravur municipality joins BJP