Shillong, Dec 3: A PhD scholar in the Department of Linguistics, NEHU Ferdinand Lyngdoh Marshillong was conferred this year’s prestigious National Shreshta Divyangjan Award
The award was presented by President Draupadi Murmu in a special ceremony held at VigyanBhawan, New Delhi today.
Ferdinand, a person with hearing impairment is pursuing his doctoral research on “Khasi Sign Language: Acquisition, Structure and Social Implications of Indigenous Signs” under the supervision of Dr. Saralin A. Lyngdoh.
The award was in recognition for his remarkable contributions toward the empowerment, visibility, and inclusion of persons with disabilities. His research, which explores the linguistic and socio-cultural dimensions of Khasi Sign Language, represents an important step toward documenting indigenous signs and advocating for inclusive communication practices in Meghalaya and beyond.
NEHU has extended its congratulations to Ferdinand for bringing pride to the University and the region, and for inspiring a more inclusive academic and social environment.
