PT Usha and Meenakshi Jain to Receive Veerangana Lakshmibai National Award on Independence Day
As part of the grand celebration of Independence Day 2025, titled 'Azadi Ka Mahaparv & Alankaran Samaroh', several distinguished individuals will be honored for their outstanding contributions in various fields.
Renowned athlete PT Usha (New Delhi), historian and academic Meenakshi Jain (New Delhi), Shashiprabha Kumar (Noida), and Indumati Katdare (Ahmedabad) will be presented with the prestigious Veerangana Lakshmibai National Award. This award, instituted by the Government of Madhya Pradesh, honors bravery, women's empowerment, and contributions to social reform.
Chandrashekhar Azad National Award Recipients
To further promote the ideals of patriotism, freedom struggle, and social service, the Amar Shaheed Chandrashekhar Azad National Award will be conferred upon:
- Social activist Mahesh Sharma (Jhabua)
- Lt. General (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain
- Girish Prabhune (Pune)
- Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture (Guwahati)
These recognitions aim to celebrate and inspire ongoing dedication toward nation-building and social responsibility.