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
![Dr. Ruveda Salam](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_157181554852221771.jpg)
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- A doctor and Kashmir’s first woman IPS officer
- She has also served in Tamil Nadu as Assistant Commissioner of Police, Chennai & Coimbatore
- Conferred with ‘First Ladies’ award in 2018
![Manju](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_157190213952221771.jpg)
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- 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
![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
![Revathi Kannan](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_161009804945279601.png)
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- First generation Technology Enterpreneur with 8 years prior work experience in corporates
- A motivational speaker
- An Active ATL Mentor Of Change MOC2302
- Recognised by Women’s Web as Top 20 Women in Innovation, WICA - Women in Corporate Awards 2019
![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
![Karnam Malleswari](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_157190709552221771.png)
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- First Indian weightlifter to win an Olympic medal
- Honoured with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and Padma Shri Award
![Dipa Karmakar](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_157190634252221771.png)
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- First Indian-woman gymnast to qualify for the Rio Olympics in 52 years and first Indian to qualify for the finals of World Gymnastics Championships 2015.
- Conferred with Padma Shri and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award.
![Neeru Chadha](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_157181311552221771.jpg)
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- First Indian Woman Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
- First woman Chief Legal Adviser to the MEA and represented India in various bilateral and multilateral meetings and conferences
- Conferred with ‘First Ladies’ award in 2018
![Raizy Bedi](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_161009943045279601.png)
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- Magicka – a strong women entrepreneurial ecosystem started by two Indian women – Raizy Bedi and Rabbani Bedi
- A strong entrepreneurial ecosystem of over 1,00,000 women entrepreneurs and professionals spread across the globe
- We provide our members with a robust platform to increase their business and trade practices in a cost-effective manner
![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
![Radhika Menon](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_157190756152221771.png)
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- 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'
![Sucheta Pal](https://static.mygov.in/static/s3fs-public/mygov_157172907851307401.png)
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- 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
![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