Laxmi Asu Machine

The Padma Awards 2017 are a celebration of those unsung heroes who have dedicated their lives to India.

Chintakindi Mallesham, a Class 6 school dropout from Telangana, has invented the Laxmi Asu Machine easing the taxing manual process of weaving Pochampally saris and helping weavers increase their production without putting their health at risk.