Raipur. In a grand celebration marking the Silver Jubilee of Chhattisgarh’s statehood, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan honored 37 distinguished personalities and four eminent institutions from diverse fields with 34 prestigious awards at the Chhattisgarh State Festival Awards Ceremony held in Nava Raipur.
The ceremony was presided over by Governor Ramen Deka, while Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, several ministers, MPs, and MLAs were also present, adding significance to this historic celebration of excellence.
Recognizing Excellence Across All Sectors
The State Awards Ceremony 2025 highlighted the extraordinary achievements of individuals and organizations contributing to the social, cultural, agricultural, literary, and artistic progress of Chhattisgarh.
Among the top honors:
- Shaheed Veernarayan Singh Award – Hiresh Sinha (Kanker District)
- Yeti Yatanlal Award – Indian Leprosy Prevention Association, Katre Nagar Sothi (Janjgir-Champa)
- Gundadhur Award – Ms. Gyaneshwari Yadav (Rajnandgaon)
- Minimata Award – Mrs. Laleshwari Sahu (Durg)
- Guru Ghasidas Award – Bhuvandas Jangde (Bemetara) and Shashi Gaikwad (Balodabazar-Bhatapara)
- Thakur Pyarelal Singh Award – Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative Society, Doma (Dhamtari)
- Habib Tanveer Award – Dr. Kunj Bihari Sharma (Raipur)
- Maharaja Pravirchand Bhanjdev Award – Ms. Chandni Sahu (Bilaspur)
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Honoring Talent in Journalism, Arts, and Culture
In the field of journalism, Dr. Sandeep Kumar Tiwari from Raipur received the Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Journalism Award for Hindi print media, while Dr. Somesh Kumar Patel and Abhishek Shukla from Raipur were jointly awarded for Hindi electronic media.
Ms. Bhavana Pandey from Durg was recognized with the Madhukar Kher Memorial Journalism Award for English print media, reflecting the state’s growing media excellence.
The Devdas Banjare Memorial Panthi Dance Award was presented to Rohit Kumar Kosaria from Mahasamund, while Anurag Basu from Mumbai was honored with the Kishore Sahu National Decoration Award, acknowledging his contribution to Indian cinema.
Celebrating Achievements in Agriculture, Education, and Service
The Dr. Khubchand Baghel Krishak Ratna Award was jointly presented to Thanendra Kumar Sahu (Dhamtari) and Vaman Kumar Tikriha (Balodabazar), highlighting Chhattisgarh’s agrarian innovation.
The Dr. Bhanwar Singh Porte Tribal Service Award went to Jango Raitar Vidya Ketul Educational Institution (Kanker), while the Maharaja Agrasen Award was received by Rajendra Agrawal Raju (Bilaspur).
Mrs. Bilasadevi Kewat Fisheries Development Award honored Sukhdev Das (Raipur), recognizing advancements in fisheries and livelihood development.
Literary and Academic Excellence Honored
Chhattisgarh’s rich literary culture shone brightly as:
- Lala Jagdalpuri Literature Award – Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma (Bilaspur)
- Pandit Lakhanlal Mishra Award – Yogesh Kumar Sahu (Kanker)
- Pandit Madhav Rao Sapre National Creativity Award – Awadhesh Kumar (New Delhi)
- Sanskrit Language Award – Dr. Dadu Bhai Tripathi (Raipur)
These awards celebrated the writers and scholars preserving the linguistic and cultural essence of the region.
Women Empowerment and Social Contribution Recognized
In recognition of women’s empowerment and social leadership:
- Veerangana Avantibai Lodhi Memorial Award – Mrs. Premshila Baghel (Mahasamund)
- Mata Bahadur Kalarin Award – Mrs. Shilpa Pandey Srishti (Surguja)
These honors symbolize the growing role of women in Chhattisgarh’s progress.
Corporate and Institutional Achievements
The Ramanuj Pratap Singhdev Memorial Labor Successful Award was jointly conferred upon Mithlesh Kumar Adil, Agrawal Team (Durg), and NTPC Ltd., Lara Super Thermal Power Project (Raigarh) for excellence in industrial productivity and labor welfare.
The Barrister Thakur Chhedilal Award recognized Khemchand Jain (Rajnandgaon), Dr. Suresh Mani Tripathi, Dr. Bhupendra Karvande, and Bharatlal Soni (Raipur) for their remarkable contributions to law and justice.
A Celebration of Chhattisgarh’s Silver Jubilee Spirit
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, in his address, praised the “spirit of Chhattisgarh” and the remarkable progress the state has made in 25 years of formation. He lauded the contributions of farmers, artists, intellectuals, and institutions who continue to strengthen the cultural and developmental foundation of the state.
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai emphasized the government’s commitment to fostering talent, innovation, and cultural pride, stating that “every achiever honored today is a shining example of Chhattisgarh’s journey toward excellence.”
The Chhattisgarh Silver Jubilee Awards 2025 stood as a testament to the state’s dedication to recognizing talent, honoring heritage, and inspiring future generations. As the state celebrates 25 glorious years, these awards illuminate the values of unity, creativity, and progress that define the heart of Chhattisgarh.
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