NDTV presents the 'Indian Of The Year' awards that acknowledge distinguished visionaries, political figures, sports icons, and entertainers who have not only fortified the pillars of our society but have also contributed to the development of India
These awards honour individuals who have displayed foresight embraced uniqueness, and redefined the essence of 'being a true Indian'. The aim of the initiative is to honour exceptional Indians from various fields. The awards recognise those who have thought ahead, dared to be different and redefined the meaning of 'being a true Indian'.
Here are the highlights from NDTV Indian Of The Year Awards:
"Democracy Is Alive Because Of Poll Officers": Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev KumarWhile talking about the challenges that polling booth officers face, Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar said, "Democracy is alive because of poll officers. Many poll officers bring their wives and children with them, they travel across the forest."
"There are only 500-600 people in the commission. During elections, we become 15 million, entire workforce of the country comes along," he added.
India's Polling Booth Officers Are NDTV's 'Indian Of The Year'India's polling booth officers win NDTV's 'Indian Of The Year' award.
Comedian Kapil Sharma Is NDTV's 'Global Entertainer Of The Year'Comedian and actor Kapil Sharma wins NDTV's 'Global Entertainer Of The Year' Award.
"Making people smile has become difficult now...but I feel a sense of belonging when I meet people, they feel like I am one of them," said comedian Kapil Sharma while receiving the award.
Rajkummar Rao Wins NDTV's 'Actor Of The Year' AwardActor Rajkummar Rao wins NDTV's 'Actor Of The Year' award. The award was presented by industialist Srikanth Bolla, who the actor played in biopic 'Srikanth'.
Gagandeep Kang Wins NDTV's 'Health Leader Of The Year' AwardVirologist Gagandeep Kang is NDTV's 'Health Leader Of The Year'.
"In India, we tend to borrow our solution from the west and what we have been doing in the last decade is to frame our questions on health in India and answer them," said Gagandeep Kang while accepting NDTV's 'Health Leader Of The Year' Award.
Shalini Passi Is NDTV's 'Breakout Celebrity Of The Year'Art Collector Shalini Passi wins NDTV's 'Breakout Celebrity Of The Year' award.
Bollywood Actor Ananya Pandey Wins NDTV's 'Youth Icon Of The Year' AwardBollywood Actor Ananya Pandey Wins NDTV's 'Youth Icon Of The Year' Award.
"Sincerity and hardwork takes you a long way" - this was veteran actor Asha Parekh's advice to Ananya Pandey.
Gautam Hari Singhania Wins NDTV's 'India's Centurian' AwardGautam Hari Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director of Raymond Group, wins NDTV's 'India's Centurian' Award.
"World Is Seeing India Story Unfold": Piyush Goyal At NDTV 'Indian Of The Year' Awards"The world is seeing the India story unfold. It's a moment in history that we are privileged to be a part of...As a proud nation, a nation that showed resilience in the face of challenge, be it Covid or the geopolitical situation," said Union Minister Piyush Goyal during his keynote address at NDTV 'Indian Of The Year' Awards.
Namo Drone Didi Yojana Wins NDTV's 'Social Impact Of The Year' AwardNamo Drone Didi Yojana wins NDTV's 'Social Impact Of The Year' Award for empowering women.
"Sports Culture Getting Developed Rapidly": Piyush Goyal At NDTV 'Indian Of The Year' Awards"Just this morning, I was informed a very large sports complex has come up in Ahmedabad. We will be producing many more olympians throuh that facility," said Union Minister Piyush Goyal during his keynote address at NDTV 'Indian Of The Year' Awards.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal Delivers Keynote Address At NDTV 'Indian Of The Year' Awards
"No Privacy Left": Veteran Actor Asha Parekh On Stardom At PresentReminiscing about the days when she was filming a song, veteran actor Asha Parekh said, "I had a very bad allergy during the shoot of 'Aaja Aaja' song. But, I did go on the shoot and shot for the whole day."
While talking about stardom at present time, she said, "There's no privacy left."
"I love Deepika Padukone very much, I like Alia Bhatt, Shah Rukh Khan," she said while speaking about her favourite actors of the current generation.
India's 2024 Paralympics Team Wins NDTV's Sports Performance Of The Year AwardIndia's 2024 Paralympics Team Wins NDTV's Sports Performance Of The Year Award.
Prof Annapurni Subramaniam Wins NDTV's 'Science Icon Of The Year Award'Professor Annapurni Subramaniam, Director of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, is NDTV's 'Science Icon Of The Year Award'. Veteran actor Asha Parekh presents her the award.
"This Award Is Special": Agriculture Scientist Swati Nayak After Winning NDTV 'Climate Impact Of The Year' Award
"Today, We Are A $4 Trillion Economy": S Jaishankar At NDTV's Indian of the Year Awards
Mohammed Abdul Wohab and Sabitri Pal Win NDTV's 'Gold Visionary- The Real Hero Of India'Mohammed Abdul Wohab and Sabitri Pal of SHIS Foundation win NDTV's 'Gold Visionary - The Real Hero Of India'- for operating boat clinics and providing healthcare to remote islands of the Sunderbans. They have been doing this for decades.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's 4 Pillars For India's Growth Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw lists 4 Pillars responsible for India's growth story-
"Massive Investment"
"Manufacturing"
"Inclusive Growth"
"Simplification"
Vijay Murugesh Nirani Wins NDTV's 'Energy Transition Indian Of The Year'Vijay Murugesh Nirani, Founder and Managing Director of TruAlt Bioenergy, is NDTV's 'Energy Transition Indian Of The Year'.
"Good Moment To Be India's External Affairs Minister": Union Minister S Jaishankar"This is a good moment to be the EAM of India. I want to share with you why it's a good moment - 1st reason- the nature of the govt. I have worked all my life in many govts. When you have a PM with such a strong commitment to modernising India. If you look at the decisions that are taken, it is really an extraordinary period. It's great privilege to participate in it. Second reason - the external and domestic dynamic has become much closer. Third reason is India itself. This is no longer the era where people are satisfied with the basics," said Union Minister S Jaishankar in his address after winning NDTV's 'India First' Award
Union Minister S Jaishankar gets NDTV's 'India First' AwardMinister of External Affairs S Jaishankar wins NDTV's 'India First' Award
Hitesh Doshi Wins 'NDTV Entrepreneur Of The Year' AwardHitesh Doshi of Waaree Energies is NDTV's 'Entrepreneur Of The Year'.
Swati Nayak Wins 'NDTV Climate Impact Of The Year' AwardAgriculture Scientist Swati Nayak wins NDTV 'Climate Impact Of The Year' Award.
Roshni Nadar Malhotra Wins 'NDTV Business Leader Of The Year' AwardRoshni Nadar Malhotra, chairperson of HCL technologies, is NDTV Business Leader Of The Year. Her mother Kiran Nadar has accepted the award presented by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw & Former SEBI Chairman UK Sinha.
"People Have Pinned Their Hopes On Bharat": Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw In Keynote Address"We are seeing two wars, we are seeing supply chain disruption. Among all this, if one country that people have their hopes pinned on, that country is Bharat. The growth story is based on these 4 pillars - massive investments, big focus on manufacturing innovation, diversity and inclusive growth, and simplification," said Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in his keynote address at NDTV 'Indian of the Year' Awards.
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"World Going Through Major Transformation": Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw In Keynote Address"Those who are not seen on TV or in headlines are awarded here," said Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on NDTV Indian Of The Year Awards in his keynote address.
"NDTV Indian of the Year Is Private Sector's 'Padma Awards'": Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Pugalia 
NDTV's Editor-In-Chief Sanjay Pugalia Welcomes Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw To 'Indian Of The Year Awards'
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