NEW DELHI: Parliamentary affairs and minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said he will ensure that space is created for discussions on the valuable suggestions and remarkable work of extraordinary Indians. Rijiju was speaking at the Times Now Amazing Indians Awards 2024 , which celebrated the indomitable spirit of 13 exceptional individuals whose unwavering 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 and leadership. The Amazing Indian Awards 2024 winners felicitated across 12 categories included Pauzagin Tonsing (education), Raimati Ghiuria (agriculture), Dr Sarita Subramaniam (environment sustainability), Vishal Singh (food management and nutrition), Peera Ram (animal welfare), Shaikh Raziya (girl child and women's right empowerment), Sipong Chingmak Chang (healthcare), Preeti Srinivasan (healthcare), Piyush Tiwari (road safety), Ranjeet Yadav (rural and slum development), Nimalan V R (sanitation and water), Kadivendi Mahipal Chary (social innovation using technology), and Aditya Mehta (sports enablers).
The winners were shortlisted through an exhaustive pan-India screening process by a panel of jury comprising Sanjeev Sanyal, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, General M M Naravane, Prasoon Joshi, Renu Sud Karnad, and evaluated by Ernst and Young (process partner). Stating that it is crucial to acknowledge and celebrate the success and accomplishments of.