KTR congratulates Kaiteki Innovations on Vande Bharatam 2026 disability award

Hyderabad: BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao congratulated Kaiteki Innovations Private Limited on winning a disability innovation award at Vande Bharatam 2026. The Hyderabad-based company received the Special Category Award in the Disability category, carrying a cash prize of Rs 11 lakh.

KTR met the company’s founder and CEO, Raghu Duth Degala, at Telangana Bhavan on Saturday, October 17. During the meeting, he appreciated Raghu’s efforts to develop assistive technologies that improved accessibility, dignity and independence for persons with disabilities.

Kaiteki Innovations award followed nationwide selection

Kaiteki Innovations secured a place among the Top 10 innovators at Vande Bharatam 2026. The competition received more than 26,000 applications from across the country. The company subsequently won the Special Category Award in the Disability category at the grand finale in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

The Kaiteki Innovations award carried Rs 11 lakh in prize money and recognised the company’s work in assistive technology. KTR congratulated Raghu on the achievement and acknowledged his contribution to developing accessibility-focused products.

GUKO Bidet designed to improve accessibility

The company’s flagship innovation, the GUKO Bidet, was designed to make personal hygiene more accessible for persons with disabilities. The product aimed to support greater independence, particularly when users accessed public restrooms.

Its development focused on reducing barriers to personal hygiene and supporting users’ dignity and independence. During the meeting at Telangana Bhavan, KTR appreciated the company’s efforts to address accessibility challenges through innovative technology.

The recognition at Vande Bharatam 2026 highlighted Kaiteki Innovations’ work in developing assistive solutions for persons with disabilities.