The government announced Padma Vibushan and 25 Padma Shri awards. The Padma Awards are India’s highest civilian honors after Bharat Ratna to recognize the achievements in all fields and disciplines which involves any element of public service. In a series of tweets, the government announced these awardees. Besides Kumar Mangalam Birla and Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, GOI has decided to confer the unsung heroes for their dedication and public service in the fields of health, agriculture, art, and social work. Policy Times decided to celebrate these unsung heroes.
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Dilip Mahalanabis: India’s gift to the world
ORS-pioneered Dilip Mahalanabis will receive the Padma Vibhushan (posthumous) in the field of Pediatrics.
Bala Krishna Doshi
A pioneer of modernist architecture in India, this globally renowned architect has been named for Padma Vibhushan. His minimalistic, simple, and eco-friendly approach in a span of 6 decades is inspiring.
Shri Balkrishna Doshi, Pioneer of modernist architecture in India, globally renowned for using minimalistic, simple and ecofriendly approach in a career spanning over 6 decades. (Posthumous)#PadmaAwards2023#PeoplesPadma pic.twitter.com/fDUrv2xkVs
— Padma Awards (@PadmaAwards) January 31, 2023
Ratan Chandra Kar: Jarawa Ke Jeevandata
From Andamans who brought Jarawas back from the verge of extinction during the Measles epidemic will receive awards in the field of medicine
Hirabai Lobi: Siddi Ni Shakti
A woman leader catalyzing the betterment of Gujarat’s Siddi community will receive in social work (tribal).
Munishwar Chander Dawar: Dawar ki Dawa
A veteran doctor from 1971 war treating the poor for 5 decades (affordable healthcare)
Ramkuiwangbe Newme: Hero of Heraka
Newme, a Naga social worker preserving the Heraka religion for decades will receive award for social work (culture)
V P Appukuttan Poduval: Kannur Ke Gandhi
A Gandhian working for the upliftment of weaker sections of society since past 8 decades to receive the prestigious award in Social Work (Gandhian).
Sankurathri Chandra Sekhar: Seva Ke Shikhar
The man who channelized personal tragedy into lifelong seva to receive Padma Shri in Social work (affordable healthcare)
Cheruvayal K Raman
This Kurchiya Tribal Rice farmer credited with preserving over 50 indigenous varieties of rice in Wayanad will be awarded Padma Shri (Agriculture)
Shri Cheruvayal K Raman, Kurchiya Tribal Rice Farmer credited with preserving over 50 indigenous varieties of rice in Wayanad.#PadmaAwards2023#PeoplesPadma pic.twitter.com/FnPRIWK5ud
— Padma Awards (@PadmaAwards) January 31, 2023
Vadivel Gopal & Masi Sadaiyan
The expert snake catchers guide and teach people across the globe to receive the national award in social work for animal welfare.
Nekram Sharma: Nau Anaj Ke Nayak
Mr. Sharma shall receive the award in Agriculture for reviving the traditional nau-anaj intercropping system cutting water usage.
Janum Singh Soy: Hero of HO
This tribal scholar is devoted to preserving and promoting HO language and shall receive Padma Shri in Literature & Education.
Ajay Kumar Mandavi: Carver of Kanker
A wood carving artist is actively rehabilitating misguided people in LWE affected areas and will receive Padma Shri in Art.
K C Runremsangi: Queen of Mizo Folk
Runremsangi is preserving the Mizo folk heritage through music and will receive the award in Art (vocals-Mizo).
Mangala Kanti Roy: Sarinda Ke Sartaj
Roy is the oldest living folk musician of West Bengal and shall receive Padma Shri in Art (Folk Music).
Risingbor Kurkalang: Master of Duitara
Kurkalang is promoting Khasi folk music by crafting and playing Duitaraget and shall receive the national award in Art (Folk Music).
Parshuram Komaji Khune
This folk artist has been using theatre for social causes including LWE rehabilitation. The artist will receive Padma Shri in Art (Theatre).
Moa Subong: Tunes of Manhum
Subong is a Naga musician who invented an easy-play wind instrument, Bamhum. This Naga artist shall receive Padma Shri in Art (Folk Music).
Ghulam Muhammad Zaz: Santoor Ke Sartaaj
Ghulam is one of the finest santoor craftsmen from Srinagar. Continuing his 8 generation’s legacy, his efforts will be recognized by Padma Shri Art (Craft).
B Ramakrishna Reddy: Bhasha Rakshak
Reddy is a linguist working hard to preserve tribal and southern languages like Kuvi, Kui, and Manda. He shall be awarded Padma Shri in Literature & Education (Linguistics).
Besides these, there is also Domar Singh Kunvar, a natya nacha artist, Paresh Rathwa, an artist trying to preserve 12000 years tribal art Pithora alive, and Kapil Dev a bawan buti handloom weaver.
