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AWARDS AND HONOURS - November 2019

Nov 2019

Aug 10, 2025

PM Modi Launches Global M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace

In a tribute to the legacy of Professor M. S. Swaminathan, the Father of India's Green Revolution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a global award in his name, the M. S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace, aimed at recognising path breaking contributions to food security and sustainable agriculture across the developing world.
The announcement was made during the M. S. Swaminathan Centenary International Conference in Delhi, where PM Modi also released a centenary memorial stamp to commemorate Swaminathan's life and contributions.
The first recipient of the newly instituted award is Dr. Arenare, a Nigerian scientist honoured for his transformative work in reducing hunger in Nigeria.

Aug 05, 2025

Pariksha Pe Charcha sets Guinness World Record

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's special programme Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC) 2025 has set a new Guinness World Record for getting the most number of people to register on a citizen platform in one month. Over 3.53 crore people signed up on MyGov, showing how more and more people in India are taking part in digital public programmes.
The Guinness certificate was officially given in Delhi by Rishi Nath from Guinness World Records. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, MoS Jitin Prasada, Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar, and MyGov CEO Nand Kumarum were present.

Aug 02, 2025

The 71st National Film Awards 2023

The 71^st National Film Awards for the year 2023 were officially announced on August 1, 2025, celebrating outstanding achievements in Indian cinema. The prestigious awards recognised exceptional contributions by actors, filmmakers, and technicians across the country. This year was particularly historic as Shah Rukh Khan won his first-ever National Award for Best Actor, while Rani Mukerji clinched the Best Actress award for her powerful performance. Alongside mainstream stars, several regional films like HanuMan, Parking, and 12th Fail also made a remarkable impact.

Jul 28, 2025

Seventeen MPs Receive Sansad Ratna Awards

Seventeen Members of Parliament (MPs) were honoured with the Sansad Ratna Awards for their exceptional contributions in the 18th Lok Sabha. Instituted to encourage parliamentary excellence, these awards recognise MPs who demonstrate consistency, commitment, and quality participation in debates, discussions, and committee work.
The Sansad Ratna Awards were instituted in 2010, inspired by the vision of former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who advocated recognition for outstanding parliamentarians. They are awarded annually based on objective performance parameters such as debates, private members' bills, questions raised, and committee participation. Over time, the awards have become a benchmark for evaluating legislative productivity and accountability.

Geetanjali Shree Wins PEN Translates Award for 'Once Elephants Lived Here'

Renowned Hindi author Geetanjali Shree, celebrated for her International Booker Prize-winning novel Tomb of Sand, once again captured global literary attention. Her latest work, 'Once Elephants Lived Here', translated into English by Daisy Rockwell, was awarded the PEN Translates Award 2025 by English PEN, a UK-based human rights and literary organisation. This achievement is not only a personal milestone for the author but also a proud moment for Indian literature, especially for works in regional languages.
The PEN Translates Award, instituted by English PEN, aims to support the translation of outstanding works of literature into English, making global voices more accessible. The award promotes diversity by supporting translations from a wide range of languages and regions. For the 2025 edition, 14 books in 13 languages from 11 regions were selected.

Jul 24, 2025

Suhani Shah First Indian to Win 'Oscar for Magicians' at FISM 2025

In a landmark achievement for India's performing arts, mentalist Suhani Shah from Rajasthan became the first Indian to win the 'Best Magic Creator 2025' award at the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques (FISM)—popularly known as the Oscars for Magicians. The award was presented at the prestigious FISM World Championship held in Torino, Italy, recognising her excellence in the online category of magic.
The FISM World Championship of Magic is an international competition organized every three years by the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques. Founded in 1948, FISM is considered the highest global platform for magicians, showcasing the best talents across multiple categories such as stage magic, close-up magic, and online magic.

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