Jamnalal bajaj awards

It all started during the devastating Chennai floods of 1978. That's when Jaya truly saw what neglect truly is — and realised that poverty was a greater disaster than the flood itself. #Respect #RealLifeHeroine

Despite his illustrious life, his simplicity is what earned him ever-increasing respect among people of Odisha, as well as India. Though his life came to an end on May 29, 2010, his spirit and unwavering pulse to help common people, has truly immortalised him forever!

She has dedicated 55 years to create a safe haven for the abandoned, following her motto - don't just ‘make it big’ for yourself, but help others reach it too! #Inspiration

The Award for Development and Welfare of Women and Children was instituted in 1980, in the memory of Mrs Jankidevi Bajaj.

2017 brought the stories of 3 exceptional individuals, and an organisation, into the spotlight.