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AWARDS AND HONOURS - April 2021

Apr 2021

Aug 14, 2025

Nation Honours 1,090 Personnel with Gallantry and Service Medals

Ahead of the country's 79th Independence Day, the Ministry of Home Affairs announced that 1,090 personnel from Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence, and Correctional Services were honoured with Gallantry and Service Medals this year.
Among the honourees, 233 were presented with the prestigious Medal for Gallantry (GM), recognised for acts of exceptional courage in saving lives, protecting property, curbing crime, or apprehending offenders—even at great personal risk.
Ninety-nine personnel received the President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) was awarded to 758 individuals.

Bibi Fatima Women's SHG Wins UNDP Equator Prize 2025 for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainabl...

The Bibi Fatima Women's Self-Help Group (SHG) won the Equator Prize 2025 awarded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)—often referred to as the "Nobel Prize for Biodiversity Conservation".
This recognition celebrates their pioneering work in eco-friendly farming, community seed banking, millet promotion, and women-led rural entrepreneurship.
As per UNDP official release, Bibi Fatima Women's SHG is the sole group from India to win the award, other winners are from Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, Peru, and Tanzania. The award includes a cash prize of $10,000 (approximately Rs. 8.5 lakh). This year's award selection was based on the theme 'Women and Youth Leadership for Nature-Based Climate Action'. Around 700 competitors from 103 countries competed for the prize.

Aug 13, 2025

S. Aparnaa Lathikaa Honoured with the International Author Excellence Award 2025

In a landmark celebration of literary brilliance, the International Author Excellence Awards 2025, hosted by Wings Publication International, honoured S. Aparnaa Lathikaa for her critically acclaimed psychological thriller, 'Soul of Coffin'. The ceremony brought together leading authors, thought leaders, and creative visionaries from across the globe to celebrate originality, emotional depth, and the power of the written word.
Soul of Coffin unfolds as a haunting psychological maze, where the fragile boundaries of reality blur under the weight of guilt, memory, and unresolved trauma.
The International Author Excellence Awards, curated by Wings Publication International, celebrate authors whose works embody originality, social relevance, and emotional impact. Dedicated to uplifting voices that inspire and transform, the awards honour both emerging talents and established literary icons from around the world.

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.

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