New Delhi – Times Now, India’s leading English news channel, hosted the Amazing Indians Awards 2025 presented by Adani, in New Delhi. A premier national platform, the Amazing Indians Awards 2025 celebrated the indomitable spirit of 13 exceptional individuals whose relentless courage, determination, and selfless actions have not only inspired change but also left a lasting impact on the lives of many, reinforcing the true spirit of service, innovation, and leadership.
The Chief Guest for the event, Shri Mansukh Laxmanbhai Mandaviya, Minister of Labour and Employment and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, delivered the special address.
Amazing Indians Awards 2025 winners felicitated 13 winners across 12 categories, including, Ramprasad Sarkar (Agriculture), Dr. Tapesh Mathur (Animal Welfare), Raghu Narasingasa Hubballi (Disability, Inclusion & Accessibility), Dr. Shiva Balak Misra (Education & Skill Development), Deepak Vishwakarma (Environment & Sustainability), Dr. Issa Fathima Jasmine. M (Food Management & Nutrition), Meera Satpathy (Girl Child & Women’s Rights Empowerment), and Kkanchan Gupta (Healthcare), Ekta Viiveck Verma and Triveni Acharya (Human Rights and Legal Aid), Kuldeep Raj Saxena (Rural and Slum Development), Rajasekhara Raju Podili (Water and Sanitation), and Ambika Patel (Social Innovation using Technology). The winners were shortlisted through an exhaustive pan-India screening process by an esteemed panel of jury comprising Neerja Birla, Padmaja Ruparel, Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Prasoon Joshi, and Ashishkumar Chauhan. Please see annexure for full details of the winners.
Speaking at the event, Shri Mansukh Laxmanbhai Mandaviya, Minister of Labour and Employment and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports said, “Our nation’s true strength lies in the hands of countless unsung heroes whose contribution to society often unfolds quietly, far from the spotlight. They have struggled, made efforts, and devoted their lifetime with commitment and dedication to bring change in their fields. This is the culture of the nation, where giving is not a gift but a way of life, and co-existence is the model of the country. These individuals work without expectation of recognition, yet their actions strengthen communities, inspire others, and uphold the values that have shaped India for generations.”
Adani Presents The Amazing Indians Awards 2025 celebrated the remarkable contributions of those who have defied odds and made a profound, lasting difference in the lives of others, etching their spirit of perseverance into the fabric of India’s progress.
Jury Members:
Neerja Birla, Founder and Chairperson, Aditya Birla Education Trust; Padmaja Ruparel, Co-Founder, IAN Group; Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder and Executive Vice Chairman, Info Edge India Ltd.; Prasoon Joshi, Chairman, McCann Worldgroup Asia Pacific and CEO & CCO, McCann Worldgroup India; and Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD and CEO, National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE).
-Based on Press Release
