Awards 2018
MS. ANURADHA PAUDWAL
Indian playback singer
For her contribution to the Hindi music industry and devotional music.
DR. B. SAROJA DEVI
Actress, India
For her contribution to Indian cinema and in particular South Indian cinema
DR. PADMA SUBRAHMANYAM
Dancer, India
For her contribution to Bharatha Nrityam, Bharathanatyam, music and its research.
MS. DEEPA DAVE
Art of Living Faculty, India
For her contribution towards peace, harmony and well being of the people of the North East region.
DR. K.S. CHITRA
Indian playback singer
For her achievements in music and contributions to the industry
MS. ANUPAMA HOSKERE
Director, Dhaatu Puppet Theatre, India
For her relentless efforts towards the revival of the art form of puppetry.
MS. D.K. HEMA HARI & MR. D.K. HARI
Co-Founders of Bharath Gyan, India
For their pioneering efforts to repurpose ancient knowledge for the modern age.
MS. ARUNDHATHI BHATTACHARYA
Former Chairperson of the State Bank of India, India
For her contribution to the Indian banking industry.
MS. SHAIKA Al SHAIBA
Athelete, Bahrain
For her grit and determination and for being such an inspiration for human kind all over the world.
MS. SUVINA SHUNGLU
Principal, Sri Sri Academy Kolkata, India
For her contribution and dedication to education.
MS. CHETANA GALA SINHA
Founder - Chairperson Mann Deshi Bank, India
For her yeoman service to the upliftment of life in rural India.
MS. AMLA RUIA
Social Activist, Founder of Aakar Charitable Trust, India
For her path breaking contribution to water harvesting.
MS. SUNITA SURI
Hotelier, India
For upholding her husband’s legacy in the hotel industry.
MS. SUNITA GUPTA
Director – Rasika Research and Design, India
For her pioneering work in menstrual hygiene for women of the economically weaker sections of society.
Ms. R Sundari
Sand Artist
For her extra ordinary skills in creating life like sand art.
