Times Now hosted the Amazing Indians Awards 2025 presented by Adani in New Delhi. The event recognised 13 individuals whose determination and selfless actions have inspired change and created a lasting impact across various sectors, reflecting service, innovation, and leadership.
The Chief Guest for the event, Mansukh Laxmanbhai Mandaviya, Minister of Labour and Employment and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, delivered the special address.
The Amazing Indians Awards 2025 felicitated winners across 12 categories, including Ramprasad Sarkar (Agriculture), Dr. Tapesh Mathur (Animal Welfare), Raghu Narasingasa Hubballi (Disability, Inclusion and Accessibility), Dr. Shiva Balak Misra (Education and Skill Development), Deepak Vishwakarma (Environment and Sustainability), Dr. Issa Fathima Jasmine. M (Food Management and Nutrition), Meera Satpathy (Girl Child and Women’s Rights Empowerment), 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 a pan-India screening process by a jury comprising Neerja Birla, Padmaja Ruparel, Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Prasoon Joshi, and Ashishkumar Chauhan.
Jury Members included, 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 and CCO, McCann Worldgroup India; Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD and CEO, National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
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,” Mandaviya said.
The Amazing Indians Awards 2025 recognised the contributions of individuals who have overcome challenges and made a lasting difference to communities, reflecting perseverance in driving progress.
