Rehabilitation Specialist & Policy Advocate
Dr. Alok Kumar Bhuwan
Professional Profile
A visionary leader with over 30 years of transformative experience in disability rights and special education[cite: 9]. Founder of Manovikas Charitable Society, impacting 25,000+ lives across 21 states[cite: 19, 21].
Professional Experience
1997 β PRESENT
Founder & Managing Secretary
Manovikas Charitable Society, New Delhi
Pioneered “Think College,” India’s first higher education initiative for IDD, and developed the “Community to Corporate” inclusion model[cite: 22, 23].
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Social Architect
Developed the “Self-Determination Scale” and authored 50+ papers and books on rights-based paradigms for persons with disabilities[cite: 53, 54].
Key Recognition
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2025: 5th SABAL Award (TATA Group) [cite: 33] -
2024: 10th National Gaurav Award [cite: 34] -
2016: PM’s Appreciation for Inclusion [cite: 37]
Education
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Ph.D. in Special Education
Osmania University [cite: 41, 46] -
Master of Special Education
Holy Cross College [cite: 42, 47]
Core Expertise
Strategic Leadership [cite: 14]
Policy Advocacy [cite: 15]
Think College [cite: 14]
Early Intervention [cite: 16]
Policy Advocacy [cite: 15]
Think College [cite: 14]
Early Intervention [cite: 16]