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AWARDS AND HONOURS - April 2019

Apr 2019

Feb 12, 2026

Puducherry Doctors Win Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award 2026

Puducherry, 12 February 2026 — Two senior ophthalmologists from Puducherry, Dr Haripriya Aravind and Dr R Venkatesh, have been selected for the Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award 2026. They will receive the honour at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Foundation conference in Washington DC on 11 April. The award recognises exceptional service in cataract care and includes a $100,000 grant, which the recipients have chosen to donate to the Aravind Eye Care System to support its non‑profit initiatives.

Dr Haripriya Aravind and Dr R Venkatesh awarded
Presentation at ASCRS Foundation Conference, Washington
Award recognises humanitarian cataract care work
Includes $100,000 grant donated to Aravind Eye Care System

Feb 09, 2026

Chef Vishnu Manohar sets finger millet pudding world record in Gadchiroli

At the Koya Krushi Kumbh festival in Gadchiroli, Chef Vishnu Manohar led a team to prepare finger millet (ragi) pudding weighing 1,111 kilograms, setting a world record. The feat showcased coarse cereals grown locally and their nutritional value on a global stage. The record was registered with the India Book of Records, the Asia Book of Records and the World Record Book of India. Farmers from Gadchiroli supplied the grain, cultivated through sustainable practices. The event drew national and international attention to traditional cereals and rural economies, highlighting culinary innovation linked to agriculture.

Record: 1,111 kg finger millet pudding
Location: Gadchiroli, Koya Krushi Kumbh festival
Leader: Chef Vishnu Manohar
Recognition: IBR, Asia Book of Records, World Record Book of India
Source of grain: Gadchiroli farmers; sustainability emphasis

Feb 06, 2026

Indian Educator Wins Global Teacher Prize 2026

Indian teacher Rouble Nagi has won the Global Teacher Prize 2026 at the World Government Summit in Dubai. The award carries one million dollars and was presented by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Nagi was honoured for turning neglected walls into interactive murals that teach reading, writing, arithmetic, public health and environmental awareness. Over two decades, her work has helped more than one million children access formal education through art. She was selected from over 5,000 nominations representing 139 countries.

Winner: Rouble Nagi, Global Teacher Prize 2026.
Event: World Government Summit, Dubai.
Prize: USD 1 million; presented by the Crown Prince.
Achievement: Educational murals improving literacy and health awareness.
Reach: Impacted over one million children; 139 countries represented.

Feb 05, 2026

Bhutan Queen Mother receives Upendra Nath Brahma award

Bhutan’s Queen Mother Gyalyum Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck was honoured with the 22nd Upendra Nath Brahma ‘Soldier of Humanity’ Award 2025. The ceremony took place in February 2026 at Bodoland University, Kokrajhar, Assam. Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Governor of Assam, attended the event along with other dignitaries. The award recognises humanitarian leadership and cross-border goodwill, reflecting Bhutan’s enduring relations with India and its regional contribution to social development. The Queen Mother’s work in social causes and cultural preservation is celebrated as part of broader regional cooperation and humanitarian service.

22nd Upendra Nath Brahma Award honors humanitarian leadership.
Ceremony held in February 2026 at Bodoland University, Assam.
Queen Mother of Bhutan recognized for cross-border goodwill.
Event underscores regional collaboration in social development.

Paradip Port Authority wins Swachhata Pakhwada Award 2025

Paradip Port Authority has won the First Prize at the Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025, announced by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The award recognises excellence in cleanliness, sustainability, and community participation under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. The ceremony took place in New Delhi on 3 February 2026, with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal presenting the honour alongside MoPSW Secretary Vijay Kumar, IAS, and Minister of State Shantanu Thakur. PPA Chairman P. L. Haranadh accepted the prize on behalf of port workers and stakeholders, highlighting ongoing efforts toward hygienic and environmentally responsible port operations.

First Prize at Swachhata Pakhwada Awards 2025.
Award presented on 3 February 2026 in New Delhi.
Recognition for cleanliness, sustainability, and community participation.
PPA accepted the award on behalf of port workers and stakeholders.

Feb 04, 2026

Theatre actor K. Vijayalakshmi receives NTR Lifetime Achievement Award

The NTR Kala Parishad Drama festival concluded with theatre veteran K. Vijayalakshmi receiving the NTR Lifetime Achievement Award for six decades of stage work. The award ceremony, part of the festival, highlighted the actor’s sustained contribution to regional theatre. Vijayalakshmi has previously received multiple recognitions for performances across a variety of plays, and the NTR Kala Parishad program celebrated the enduring talent of theatre artists in Prakasam district. The event drew theatre practitioners and audiences, paying tribute to a lifetime devoted to performing arts.

K. Vijayalakshmi awarded NTR Lifetime Achievement Award.
Recognition for 60 years of theatre work.
Festival part of NTR Kala Parishad drama celebrations.
Acknowledges sustained contributions to regional theatre.
Event highlighted by peers and audiences alike.

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