Champions of Change (award)
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Sponsored by | Government of India |
Country | India |
Presented by | Interactive Forum on Indian Economy (IFIE) |
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Champions of Change (COC) is an Indian National Award for promoting Indian values like Community Service, Social Development, Healthcare, Education and National Unity, selected by constitutional jury members headed by K. G. Balakrishnan Former Chief Justice of India and Former Chairman NHRC. It is given annually in four categories, and usually presented by the President, Vice president, Prime Minister of India or a leading figure.[1]
Champions of Change Awards are organized by Interactive Forum on Indian Economy (IFIE), which is a Government of India recognized (80G, 12A, 8A compliant), not-for-profit company dedicated for the development and welfare of women and children of rural India. IFIE annually organizes Champions of Change Award at International, National and state-Level in India. Nandan Jha is the founder and organizer of champions of change awards and chairman of the 'Interactive Forum on Indian Economy'.[2][3]
The award is being given under the development of all districts monitored by the NITI Aayog. The program declared by Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi in January 2018.[4][5]
The award comprises a certificate and a gold medal. It is given in four categories, namely:
- Application of Education, Healthcare, Science and Technology for Rural development.
- Outstanding contribution for the Development and Welfare of Women and Children
- Outstanding contribution in Swatch Bharat Abhiyan
Jury[]
2018[]
- Justice K G Balakrishnan (Former Chief Justice of India and Former Chairman National Human Rights Commission of India(NHRC))
- Justice Gyan Sudha Misra (Former justice Supreme court of India)
- S. Y. Quraishi (Former Chief election Commissioner of India)
- Pahlaj Nihalani Former Chairman CBFC (Central Board of film certification India)
- Subhash Ghai (Vetron Indian Film Director)
2019[]
- Justice K G Balakrishnan (Former Chief Justice of India and Former Chairman NHRC)
- Justice Gyan Sudha Misra (Former justice Supreme court of India)
- Pahlaj Nihalani Former Chairman CBFC (Central Board of film certification India)
- Subhash Ghai (Vetron Indian Film Director)
2020[]
- Justice K G Balakrishnan (Former Chief Justice of India and Former Chairman NHRC)
- Justice Gyan Sudha Misra (Former justice Supreme court of India)
- R. Dayakar (IFS, Former Indian Ambassador)
- Subhash Ghai (Vetron Indian Film Director)
History[]
2018 Awardees[]
The first edition ceremony took place on 26th December’ 2018 at Vigyan Bhavan New Delhi with Hon’ble Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu as the Chief Guest and notable awardees included:
- N. Biren Singh (Chief Minister of Manipur)[6]
- Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti (Union Minister Govt Of India)
- Jaswant SinghSumanbhai Bhabhor (Union Minister Govt Of India)
- Bidyut Baran Mahato (MP/LS, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand)
- Nishikant Dubey (MP/LS/Godda, Jharkhand)
- Ritu Jaiswal[7]
- Srinubabu Gedela [8][9]
2019 Awardees[]
The second edition of COC happened at 10, Rajaji Marg (Residence of Former President of India, Late Shri Pranab Mukherjee) & Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on 20th January’2020 with Former President of India Late Shri Pranab Mukherjee as Chief Guest and notable awardees included:[10]
- Shri Hemant Soren Shri Hemant Soren (Chief minister of Jharkhand), Social Welfare[11]
- Shri Manish Shisodia (Dy Chief Minister of Delhi), (Education)
- Shri Anurag Thakur (Mos Finance & Corporate Affairs), Social Welfare
- Shri Acharya Balakrishnan (Patanjali), Social Welfare
- Ms.Shilpa Shetty & Raj Kundra (Swachh Bharat).
- Shri Suresh Oberoi & (The Awakening of Brahma Kumaris),
- Smt.Geeta Koda (MP LS), Social Welfare
- Abhinav Singh[12] ( Co- Secretary of India at Gandhi Mandela Foundation (GMF)[13]) - Uttar Pardesh
- Sanjeev Kumar - Asclepius Wellness (Ayurveda & Healthcare)- New Delhi
- China Swami , social worker
- Ajay Harinath Singh (CMD of Darwin Platform Group of Companies), Social welfare,Uttar Pradesh
2020 Awardees[]
The third edition took place at Taj Resort & Convention Centre, Goa on 16th April’2021 with Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra & Goa Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari as chief guest and list of awardees included:[14]
- Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister of Goa
- Shripad Naik, Union Minister for Ayush Ministry & MoS Defense
- M.K. Stalin, President of DMK
- Hema Malini, MP & Veteran Indian Film Actress
- Pahlaj Nihalani, Former Chairman Censor Board & Veteran Film Producer
- Sonu Nigam (Renowned Playback Singer)
- Hema Sardesai (Renowned Playback Singer)
- Sushmita Sen (Former Miss Universe and Film Actor)
- Suresh Jain (Bharat Vikas Parishad, Social Service)
- Swami Chidanand Sarswati (Founder, Parmarth Niketan)
- Raj K. Purohit
- Vipul Goel
- Sabarna Roy Indian Author, Culture, West Bengal
State Awards[]
Maharashtra[]
Champions of Change Maharashtra Award is a highly reputed state award for recognition and acknowledgement of the efforts of those who work to bring change in the society. First Edition of Champions of Change Maharashtra Award was organized on 30th September'2021 at Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai with Hon'ble Governor of Maharashtra Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari as the Chief Guest. The notable awardees included Devendra Fadnavis, Dilip Walse-Patil, Nana Patole, Jackie Shroff, Dia Mirza, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Himanshu Shah, Motilal Oswal, Sindhutai Sapkal, and Popatrao Pawar. The selection of awardees is done by Constitutional Jury headed by Former Supreme Court Judge of India.[15][16]
References[]
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- ^ "Hyderabad scientist receives 'Champions of Change' Award". The Times of India.
- ^ "सीएम हेमंत सोरेन बने चैम्पियन ऑफ चेंज, 20 जनवरी को मिलेगा अवॉर्ड - CM Hemant Soren to be honored with Champion of Change award on 20th January jhnj | झारखंड - News in Hindi - हिंदी न्यूज़, समाचार, लेटेस्ट-ब्रेकिंग न्यूज़ इन हिंदी". hindi.news18.com. 16 January 2020.
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- ^ "भगत सिंह कोश्यारी ने वितरित किए चैम्पियन ऑफ चेंज अवॉर्ड 2020, जानिए- किसे-किसे मिले". 19 April 2021.
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- ^ "Champions of Change Award 2020 honoured our ray of hope during coronavirus outburst". ANI News.
- ^ "Prominent Political, Cinema, Social Welfare and Industrial personalities honoured In Champion of Change Award Maharashtra 2021". ANI News.
- ^ "Governor presents 'Champions of Change Maharashtra' awards to Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil, Devendra Fadnavis, Nana Patole | Raj Bhavan Maharashtra | India". rajbhavan-maharashtra.gov.in.
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