Wall of Fame

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Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak

Social Work | Bihar | 2024

Founder of Sulabh International, Sanitation worldwide - pioneered 'Sulabh Shauchalaya’, fought open dtransformingefecation (Posthumous)

Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam

Art | Tamil Nadu | 2024

Acclaimed Bharatnatyam dancer, research scholar, music composer, and Indologist - particularly celebrated for her works on Natyashastras

Dr. Vyjayantimala Bali

Art | Tamil Nadu | 2024

90 years old Multifaceted Artist, with a diverse portfolio across dance, films, choreography, writing and public service, also served the country as Member of Parliament.

Shri Konidela Chiranjeevi

Art | Andhra Pradesh | 2024

Telugu films Mega Star with an illustrious career spanning 4 decades, having worked in over 150 films across 5 languages, served the country as Former Union Tourism Minister and through Chiranjeevi Charitable Trust

Shri Muppavarapu Venkaiah Naidu

Public Affairs | Andhra Pradesh | 2024

Veteran Political Leader - former Vice President of India

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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

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

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

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

Karnam Malleswari

Sportsperson

First Indian weightlifter to win an Olympic medal
Honoured with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award and Padma Shri Award

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

Tessy Thomas

Scientist

First woman scientist to head a missile project (AGNI) and first Director of the Missile Laboratory
Conferred with Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award and First Ladies Award

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

Arati Saha

Sportsperson

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

Archy J

Musician

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

Dipa Karmakar

Sportsperson

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.

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'