IIIT Bangalore collaborates with EnAble India for scholarships for PwD student

NEW DELHI: International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Bangalore has collaborated with EnAble India to provide scholarships for students with persons with disabilities who will get selected in the Postgraduate Programme in Digital Product Design and Management (PGPDPDM).

EnAble India said the scholarships will cover the tuition fees of up to five persons with PwD students who are admitted to PGP-DPDM in 2024. EnAble India is an organisation dedicated to empowering persons with disabilities.

The PGP-DPDM programme at IIIT-B is designed to equip students with comprehensive skills in digital product design and management, blending engineering and social sciences disciplines. Through this programme, students will gain expertise in areas such as data analysis, user research, product management and innovation, preparing them for diverse roles in the digital product ecosystem.

Speaking on the collaboration with IIIT-Bangalore, Dipesh Sutariya, co-founder of EnAble India, said, “Incorporating persons with disabilities in product design ensures that accessibility is part of the infrastructure rather than an afterthought. Congratulations to IIIT-Bangalore for taking a significant step towards inclusivity by launching the PGP-DPDM program. EnAble India is proud to collaborate with IIIT-Bangalore in creating opportunities for inclusive education. EnAble India extends its support both financially and through expertise in workforce disability inclusion and accessibility."

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IIIT Bangalore director Debabrata Das said, "We are excited to introduce the PGP-DPDM programme, building upon IIIT-Bangalore's legacy of delivering interdisciplinary excellence and emphasis on inclusivity. This initiative aims to nurture a profound understanding of the evolving landscape of digital technologies and their impact on society."