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AWARDS AND HONOURS - September 2020

Sep 2020

Jul 18, 2025

Deepika Sehrawat Wins Prestigious Poligras Magic Skill Award

In a historic achievement for Indian sports, Deepika Sehrawat won the Poligras Magic Skill Award for her extraordinary solo goal against the Netherlands during the 2024–25 FIH Hockey Pro League. This recognition reflects both her individual brilliance and India's growing impact in international women's hockey.
The Poligras Magic Skill Award is a fan-voted international recognition given by the FIH to the most creative and skilful play in the Pro League season. Deepika's victory is notable as it marks the first time an Indian—male or female—has won this award, highlighting the rise of Indian women in global hockey.

Droupadi Murmu Confers the Prestigious Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards

Indore once again retained its title as India's cleanest city for the eighth consecutive year. Surat secured the second position, while Navi Mumbai ranked third in the central government's annual cleanliness survey. The ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards was conferred by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held in New Delhi. The President highlighted that cleanliness is one of the most important aspects of the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and urged countrymen to move forward in making the country clean, healthy and developed. She emphasised that cleanliness has been a core element of the country's cultural and spiritual consciousness since ancient times.

Jul 17, 2025

President Murmu Confers Kalinga Ratna Award 2024 to Dharmendra Pradhan

President Droupadi Murmu presented the Kalinga Ratna Award-2024 to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan at an event in Cuttack, Odisha. The award ceremony was held during the 600th birth anniversary celebrations of Adikabi Sarala Das, a revered 15th-century Odia poet, organised by the Sarala Sahitya Sansad.
The Kalinga Ratna Award, presented annually by the Sarala Sahitya Sansad, recognises individuals who have made significant contributions in the fields of education, literature, culture, or public service.

Jul 15, 2025

Sudanese-Scottish Author Leila Aboulela Wins 2025 PEN Pinter Prize

Leila Aboulela, a Sudanese-Scottish writer, was named the winner of the 2025 PEN Pinter Prize. The award was announced in London by English PEN, in recognition of her powerful writing that explores faith, migration, and the lives of Muslim women. She will receive the award in a ceremony in October.
The PEN Pinter Prize is given to writers whose work shows truth, courage, and a deep understanding of society. Leila Aboulela was chosen for her honest and brave storytelling.

Jul 13, 2025

Telangana Wins National Award for Battery Manufacturing

Telangana bagged the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) Industry Excellence Award 2025 under the category of State Leadership – Battery Manufacturing.
The award was given during the 11th India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025, held in New Delhi. This honour highlights Telangana's efforts in promoting battery manufacturing and clean energy solutions.
The IESA Industry Excellence Award 2025 was received by S. K. Sharma, Director of Electronics and EV&ESS, on behalf of the Telangana government.

Jul 11, 2025

Sarankumar Limbale Wins Chintha Raveendran Award 2025

Marathi writer and critic Sarankumar Limbale was selected for the Chintha Raveendran Award for 2025. The award includes a cash prize, a memento, and a citation. The award celebrates Limbale's contributions to literature and social thought.
The Chintha Raveendran Award is given each year to a writer who has made a strong impact in the field of literature and social issues. This year's recipient, Sarankumar Limbale, is known for his writings that focus on Dalit identity, equality, and human rights.

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