In 2019, Gopinath Muthukad created the International Institute for People with Disabilities (IIPD) in Kerala, India.

 

Through his visionary leadership, he has created meaningful opportunities in the arts, education, skill development, rehabilitation, and independent living.

 

His unwavering commitment to dignity, inclusion, empowerment, and a better quality of life continues to make a profound difference in the lives of people with special needs.

 

For his outstanding humanitarian service and exceptional leadership in advancing the lives of individuals with disabilities, the Global Service Excellence Society honors Gopinath Muthukad for his extraordinary contributions to humanity and his tireless dedication to creating a more inclusive and compassionate world.