Wall of Fame
![Shri Chintalapati Venkatapathi Raju](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_167870880582937911.jpg)
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Etikopakka Toy Maker from Anakapalli - retaining & reviving the 500-year-old tradition using sustainable dyes
![Shri Dhaniram Toto](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_167877528382937911.jpg)
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Preserving & promoting the Toto (Dengka) language for decades - developed script for the critically endangered language
![Shri Dilshad Hussain](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_167870107182937911.jpg)
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Master Craftsman of Brass Nakashi work from Moradabad - promoting the art globally
![Shri Domar Singh Kunvar](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_167871228882937911.jpg)
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Natya Nacha Artist performing in 13 dialects - famous for his roles fighting British imperialists, he has dedicated his life to keeping the tradition alive
![Shri Gajanan Jagannath Mane](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_167877565682937911.jpg)
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Ex-Serviceman Social Worker from Thane - working for the rehabilitation of Leprosy affected people for decades
![Shri Ganesh Nagappa Krishnarajanagara](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_167871213682937911.jpg)
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Veteran Biochemist credited for establishing multiple institutions - including India's first DNA synthesis facility back in the 1980s
![Shri Ghulam Muhammad Zaz](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_167877415882937911.jpg)
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"80-year-old Santoor Craftsman from Srinagar - carrying on the 8-generation family tradition of handmaking the finest stringed instruments"
![Shri Gurcharan Singh](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_167877624482937911.jpg)
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87-year-old Veteran Cricket Coach - training generations of aspiring cricketers over 5 decades
![Shri Hem Chandra Goswami](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_167870236082937911.jpg)
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Decorated Sattriya Mask Maker from Majuli - preserving, promoting as well as innovating on Assam’s centuries-old ceremonial mask-making culture
![Shri Hemant Chauhan](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_167871085882937911.jpg)
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Celebrated Gujarati Bhajan Singer - popular for his Lok Dayras
![Shri Ishwar Chander Verma](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_167878813982937911.jpg)
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Pioneering Geneticist in India - conducted research on the population decline of the Onge Tribe in Andaman & Nicobar
![Shri Janum Singh Soy](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_167878758482937911.jpg)
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Ho Author & Teacher, engaged in the preservation & promotion of the endangered language for 4 decades
![Pooja Warier](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_157190740052221771.png)
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- First female founder of an incubator "UnLTD" dedicated to social entrepreneurs
- She was nominated as a TED India Fellow in 2009, a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2013
![Mary Poonen Lukose](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_157190722552221771.png)
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- First female Surgeon General in India
- Founder of a Tuberculosis Sanatorium in Nagarcoil and the X-Ray and Radium Institute, Thiruvananthapuram
- Bestowed with Padma Shri and ‘First Ladies’ award
![Mamta Devi](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_157190108952221771.jpg)
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- First competitive female bodybuilder
- Conferred with ‘First Ladies’ award in 2018
![Durgabai Kamat](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_157190675952221771.png)
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- First actress of Indian Cinema
- Bestowed with ‘First Ladies’ award in 2018
- Her portrayal of “Parvati” evoked a lot of positive reactions and paved the way for other female actresses to join Indian Cinema
![Heena Sidhu](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_157190690852221771.png)
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- First woman to win Gold in World Cup Shooting
- Sidhu's pairing with Jitu Rai at the ISSF World Cup final in New Delhi had won gold for India
- Conferred with Arjuna Award in 2014
![Indian Women Ice Hockey Team](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_157190056452221771.jpg)
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- First ever Indian National Women’s Ice Hockey team who represented the country at IIHF Ice Hockey Challenge Cup of Asia, 2016
- The team created history in March 2017 by clinching its first victory ever in an international match
![Archy J](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_157189906252221771.jpg)
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- India’s first female bagpipe artist
- Recipient of ‘First Ladies’ Award in 2018
![Indushree](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_157190097252221771.jpg)
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- First female ventriloquist (specialist in dummy act) in India and five-time Limca World Record holder
- She conducts acts towards AIDS awareness and other key issues
- Conferred with ‘First Ladies’ award in 2018
![Dr. Chhavi Rajawat](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_157181515552221771.jpg)
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- India’s first woman Sarpanch of the Village Council of Soda located in the District of Tonk, Rajasthan
- She aims to make ‘Soda’ a model village by pursuing an integrated, sustainable and gender-balanced development
- Honoured by Late President Shri APJ Abdul Kalam and Young Indian Leader by IBN Live
![Bharti Singh Chauhan](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_161010053945279601.png)
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- She is a social activist who Battled abuse and poverty to Counsel over 30,000 Girls on Sexual Abuse and Menstruation Hygiene Management
- Empowered more than 55000 girls focusing to work at grassroot
- Recognized as 100 women achievers of India
- Recognised as an ambassador for International Girl Rising Campaign and Global Goodwill Ambassador
![Nimi Sunil Kumar](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_161010028645279601.png)
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- Nimi Sunilkumar from the small town of Munnar in Kerala is a homemaker turned entrepreneur
- Her mission has been to document, preserve and share the unique culinary heritage of regional and tribal communities throughout India
- She aims to inspire other women to pursue their passions
- She is an award-winning author, culinary historian and award-winning culinary demonstrator
![Siddhi Karnani](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_157190801552221771.png)
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- Founder of India’s First organic food startup: Paravata Foods
- She received FICCI Millennium Alliance 2016 award, National Agripreneurs Award 2017 and Indian AgriBusiness Excellence Award 2017
![AISHWARYA PATNAIK](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_161303548855063671.jpg)
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- SCHOOL: KENDRIYA VDYALAYA KALAHANDI OD
- DISTRICT: KALAHANDI
- STATE/UT: ODISHA
![AISHWARYA SINGH](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_161298542178651591.png)
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- SCHOOL: LIONS ENGLISH SCH SILVASSA DADRA&NAGAR HAVELI
- DISTRICT: SILVASSA
- STATE/UT: DADAR & NAGAR HAVELI
![AKANGSHA ROY CHOUDHURI](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_161304258376477441.jpg)
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- SCHOOL: AUXILIUM GIRLS SCHOOL BANKUMARI AGARTALA
- DISTRICT: WEST TRIPURA
- STATE/UT: TRIPURA
![AKANKHYA GOGOI](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_161312764878977151.jpg)
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- SCHOOL: J N V LAKHIMPUR ASSAM
- DISTRICT: LAKHIMPUR
- STATE/UT: ASSAM
![AKANKSHA KUMARI](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_161322167255063671.jpg)
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- SCHOOL: BAL VIKAS VIDYALAYA SASARAM ROHTAS BIHAR
- DISTRICT: ROHTAS
- STATE/UT: BIHAR
![AKRITI ARORA](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_161303636152120861.jpg)
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- SCHOOL: SACRED HEART CONVENT SCHOOL SARABHA NGR LDH PB
- DISTRICT: LUDHIANA
- STATE/UT: PUNJAB
![AKRITI VISHWAS](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_161311089378977151.jpg)
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- SCHOOL: ST DON BOSCO COLLEGE LAKHIMPUR KHERI UP
- DISTRICT: LAKHIMPUR KHERI
- STATE/UT: UTTAR PRADESH
![AKSHATA PATIL](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_161303357478977151.png)
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- SCHOOL: J NAVODAYA VIDYALAYA TULJAPUR OSMANABAD MR
- DISTRICT: OSMANABAD
- STATE/UT: MAHARASHTRA
![AKSHAYA A](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_161304131678977151.jpg)
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- SCHOOL: AMRITA VIDYALAYAM MALLIYAMPATH TRICHY TAMILNADU
- DISTRICT: TIRUCHIRAPPALLI
- STATE/UT: TAMILNADU
![AKSHITA SOOD](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_161484400951553221.jpg)
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- SCHOOL: D A V PUBLIC SCHOOL ALAMPUR KANGRA HP
- DISTRICT: KANGRA
- STATE/UT: HIMACHAL PRADESH
![ALKA NANDA MAHAPATRA](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_161303507455063671.jpg)
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- SCHOOL: AUM VALLEY SCHOOL CHARBHATA TITILALAGARH OD
- DISTRICT: BOLANGIR
- STATE/UT: ODISHA
![AMBIKA ATUL BAPAT](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_161304324276477441.jpg)
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- SCHOOL: KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA HVF AVADI CHENNAI TAMILNADU
- DISTRICT: THIRUVALLUR
- STATE/UT: TAMILNADU