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AWARDS AND HONOURS - April 2021

Apr 2021

Sep 22, 2025

Visakhapatnam Police Honoured with SKOCH Award for Accident Victim Support Centre

The Road Traffic Accident Victim Assistance Centre, established under the leadership of Visakhapatnam Police Commissioner Shankha Brata Bagchi, has received the SKOCH Award for outstanding public service.
The award was presented to Visakhapatnam city police officials at the 102^nd SKOCH Awards ceremony in New Delhi in September 2025.

Andhra Pradesh Bags 'Best State Award' for Silk Development

Andhra Pradesh won the Best State Award under the 'Mera Resham - Mera Abhiman' programme initiated by the Central Silk Board, Government of India, for effectively creating awareness and implementing development programmes for silk farmers and reelers.

Mohanlal Honoured with 2023 Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal was named the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023, India's highest honour in cinema.
The Government of India announced that the award was presented during the 71^st National Film Awards ceremony.
Recognised for his unmatched versatility and contribution to cinema, Mohanlal joins the illustrious list of actors and filmmakers who have shaped Indian film history.
Mohanlal's career spans more than four decades, beginning with his debut in Thiranottam (1978), a film directed by his longtime collaborator Priyadarshan.
Since then, he has acted in over 400 films, establishing himself as one of the most influential figures in Indian cinema.

Sep 21, 2025

Tahira Kashyap's 'Sharmajee Ki Beti' wins Best Asian Feature Film (Gold) at Content Asia Awards 2...

Tahira Kashyap registers a global feat as her directorial debut film, 'Sharmajee Ki Beti,' won the Best Asian Feature Film Award (Gold Belt) at the Content Asia Awards 2025.
It soared past 'Where is the Lie?' and 'Hello, Love, Again,' which grabbed honors in silver and bronze belts, respectively.
Winning a top honour in the category of Best Asian Feature Film is certainly a proud moment for Tahira and the Indian film industry.

Sep 20, 2025

National Award for TGCAB

The Telangana State Cooperative Apex Bank (TGCAB) bagged the first prize at the national level for the best performing State cooperative bank for 2024-25.
This award was presented under the annual performance awards scheme, instituted by the National Federation of State Cooperative Banks (NAFSCOB), and the presentation ceremony was held in Shimla.

Sep 19, 2025

AIIMS-Nagpur's Viral Research Lab Wins Award

The Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratory at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Nagpur, conferred with the best medical college award (silver category).
The award was given at the prestigious National Viral Research & Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) Conclave 2025, held at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
The conclave inaugurated by Anupriya Patel, Union minister of state for health and family welfare, in the presence of Dr Rajiv Bahl, director general, ICMR, Dr Anu Nagar, joint secretary, DHR, and Dr Nivedita Gupta, scientist-D, ICMR.
The VRDL Awards presented in three categories — regional level, state level, and medical college level — to recognise excellence in diagnostic capability, research, and innovation.
AIIMS-Nagpur's VRDL received the medical college level award after a comprehensive evaluation of its testing capacity, NABL accreditation status, quality assurance practices, scientific research and publications, expenditure utilisation, training and human resource development, technological innovations, and advanced sequencing and culture facilities.

Sep 18, 2025

Bureau of Energy Efficiency Introduces NECA 2025 Awards for Content Creators and Influencers

Bureau of Energy Efficiency announced the introduction of a new category under National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025 called National Energy Conservation Awards for Content Creators and Influencers.
Ministry of Power said in a statement that this initiative seeks to harness the power of digital media in spreading awareness on energy efficiency, conservation, and sustainable living practices.
It aims to engage content creators and influencers in promoting energy-efficient behavior and encouraging citizens to adopt simple, actionable measures in their daily lives.
The National Energy Conservation Awards were instituted in 1991. The awards evolved into one of the most prestigious platforms for recognizing excellence in energy conservation across industries, establishments, buildings, and institutions.
Over the past three decades, NECA has played a pivotal role in inspiring organizations to adopt best practices in energy efficiency and significantly contributed to India's sustainable development goals.
NECA has expanded its ambit to the digital community for the first time with the launch of the Content Creators and Influencers category.

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