Wall of Fame

Dr. Bhagwatilal Rajpurohit

Literature & Education | Madhya Pradesh | 2024

Notable Malvi language Author from Ujjain and distinguished scholar, authored over 50 plays in Sanskrit, Hindi and Malvi.

Dr. C. R. Chandrashekar

Medicine | Karnataka | 2024

Veteran Psychiatrist - provided free mental health treatment to over 30,000 patients and training to professionals

Dr. Chandrashekhar Mahadeorao Meshram

Medicine | Maharashtra | 2024

Eminent Neurologist known for championing brain health awareness – extensive contributions to neurological education and research

Dr. Dayal M. Parmar

Medicine | Gujarat | 2024

88 years old veteran Ayurveda practitioner with over 60 years of experience and Sanskrit scholar - authored 50 books & 18 Ayurvedic texts and provided honorary services

Dr. Eklabya Sharma

Science & Engineering | West Bengal | 2024

Esteemed Ecologist – led assessments on Hindu Kush Himalaya alongside shaping policies for the Indian Himalayan Region

Dr. G. Natchiar

Medicine | Tamil Nadu | 2024

Visionary Ophthalmologist of over 55 years - provided transformative leadership in affordable eye care to all

Dr. Hari Om

Science and Engineering | Haryana | 2024

Senior Agricultural Scientist from Haryana promoting Natural Farming – spread adoption, trained more than 10,000 farmers

Dr. Jagdish Trivedi

Art | Gujarat | 2024

Renowned Gujarati Humorist - his performances have played a significant role in spreading Indian culture on a global scale

Dr. K. S. Rajanna

Social Work | Karnataka | 2024

Divyang Social Worker committed to the welfare of Divyangjan - lost both hands and legs to Polio, rose to the position of State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities.

Dr. Kurella Vithalacharya

Literature & Education | Telangana | 2024

Distinguished Telugu Poet & Author from Yadadri Bhuvanagiri - established Library across villages and authored 30 books

Dr. Manohar Krishna Dole

Medicine | Maharashtra | 2024

Ayurveda doctor who transformed healthcare for marginalized across rural Maharashtra - Established Mohan Thuse Eye Hospital and Research Institute which conducted more than 1.75 lakh free eye surgeries

Dr. Maya Tandon

Social Work | Rajasthan | 2024

86 years old Road Safety Champion - imparting life-saving skills and contributing to awareness and training initiatives

Sucheta Pal

Wellness Trainer

First Indian to attain the position of Global Brand Ambassador for India as the Master Trainer in Zumba
She was felicitated by the Hon. President of India as the “First Lady” for women wellness

Archy J

Musician

India’s first female bagpipe artist
Recipient of ‘First Ladies’ Award in 2018

Radhika Menon

| 2020

Navy Personnel

India’s first female Merchant Navy Captain
Conferred with top international bravery award by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for 'Exceptional Bravery at sea 2016'

Durgabai Kamat

Indian Cinema

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

Arati Saha

Sportsperson

First India woman to swim across the English channel
First woman to receive Padma Shri award in 1960

Nimi Sunil Kumar

| 2020

Women Achiever

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

Suneha Gadpande

Women Achiever

First Girl deck Cadets to be inducted by Shipping Corporation of India 2003
First Indian Women Master Mariner to be inducted by a foreign shipping fleet NYK 2012
Only Indian Women Master Mariner to be sailing for a Danish fleet 2016
President Awardee as 100Women Achiever for women empowerment 2016

Manju

Porter

Rajasthan's first woman porter in the entire North Western Railway region
Lauded for her grit and determination, she was applauded by the Ministry of WCD with ‘First Ladies’ award in 2018

Mamta Devi

Sportsperson

First competitive female bodybuilder
Conferred with ‘First Ladies’ award in 2018

Surekha Yadav

Loco - Pilot

First Indian Woman train driver of passenger train
Conferred with Jijau Puraskar (1998) Women achievers award, Sahyadrihirkani award, Prerna Puraskar, Sarathi Award and many more

Indian Women Ice Hockey Team

Sports Team

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

Sunil Dabas

Sportsperson

First woman kabaddi coach to win Dronacharya Award and was also awarded Padma Shri in 2014
Under her, the team has won seven gold medals in international championships
Govt. of Haryana felicitated her by Sports Women Achiever Award in 2014