Hamro Gaurav Awards

Hamro Gaurav Award Is An Initiative By Hamro Swabhiman Trust To Present Gratitude To People In Our Community Who Have Excelled In Their Field, And Are An Inspiration To Everyone

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  Lt General Shakti Gurung

  Lt General Shakti Gurung did his schooling from a boarding school in Dehradun and then joined the National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla in June 1971. He passed out from there in June 1974 and thereafter joined the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun from where he passed out in June 1975. He was commissioned into the most famous regiment of the infantry known as The GRENADIERS. During his career spanning forty years, Lt General Gurung held important command and staff appointments in the Army and also served abroad as India's Military Attache in Myanmar. He finally retired as the Military Secretary (MS) from Army HQ in October 2014. He has been awarded four presidential awards which are the Param Vishist Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishist Seva Medal, and the Vishist Seva Medal. He is now leading a retired life and is settled at Purkul, Dehradun, in the foothills of Mussoorie.

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  Pawan Chamling

  A rancher lauding from a peripheral town, five-time Sikkim Chief Minister, Pawan Chamling never looked back ever since he began his political career from the grass-root level. Being in force for more than two decades, the 71-year-old Chamling’s Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) had efficaciously quelled anti-incumbency and the ‘Parivartan’ (change) bawl of the opposition by harping on harmony and sustainable development.

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  Padma Shri ANURADHA KOIRALA

  Guided by her empathetic and benevolent behaviour, she steadfastly fought for women's freedom, dignity, and socioeconomic security. Due to her relentless effort in the field of human rights and trafficking prevention, the Government of Nepal recognizes September 5 as Anti-trafficking Day. She is a Mother figure for many who motivates them to do better. She often reiterates, "Do not beg, do something; you have the capabilities."

  She has been awarded many titles, to name a few:

  In 2010 Ms Koirala was declared the CNN Hero.
  In 2017 She Received Padma Shri Award
  Her victory comes as pride and honour not only to Maiti Nepal but also to humanity at large.

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  VRC COLONEL LALIT RAI

  The valiant son of Mother India, Col Lalit Rai, is one of the highly decorated officers of the Indian Army. Due to his ‘never say die’ attitude,he was handpicked by the Army to form and lead the first ‘Dangerous & High Risk Mission’ team, which is genesis of today’s elite National Security Guards (NSG). In June 1999, Col Lalit Rai, took over the command of the elite GORKHA RIFLES in the Kargil War.
  During this operation Rai was injured in the knee. Despite his injury, he exhorted and encouraged his troops to fight courageously till the target get achieved. Because of exceptional performance by the battalion under his command the 11 Gorkha rifles won ‘BRAVEST OF THE BRAVE’ title, he was awarded with Vir Chakra He is now a businessman, a motivational speaker and above all an inspiration for many.

  She has been awarded many titles, to name a few:

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  MS INDIRA RANAMAGAR

  Born in extreme poverty in rural Nepal, she was unable to attend education in the early stages of life. Still, became a phenonenal scholar when she got a chance to attend school. Her humane initiativs for the welfare of prisoners and their families have changes many precious lives. Indira Ranamagar founded the Non-Profit Organization " Prisoner's Assistance Nepal" in 2000, which hs done commendable job of nurturing prisoner's children and enabling them to live a respectful life in the mainstream. On October 22, 2014, she was conferred The World's Children's Honorary Award by Queen Sivia of Sweden. Also, she was one of the three finalist nominees for the 2014 World Children's Prize. In recognition of Indira Ranamagar's social inmactful work, BBC mentioned her among the 100 Inspirational and Innovative Women of 2017.

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  PADMA SHRI KAAJEE SINGH

  This great phenomenal Percussionist has been presented with the title "Madal Maharaj" by the Indian Ministry of Information & Brodcasting. Kaajee Singh created 8 new ragas and talas and panned more than 5 books on the folk music of the Gorkhas to keep the youth connected with their roots.

  Kaajee Singh has also contributed a lot to Bollywood, working with Music Directors like Lacmikant-Pyarelal, Kalyanji-Aanandji, Ram Laxman, & Shankar Jaikishan. Recently, he was awarded Padma Shri for his tremendous work in the field of arts and culture. His strive for preserving and promoting Gorkha Folk culture is still going on at a fast pace.

  
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  PADMA SHRI LIL BAHADUR CHHETRI

  Lil Bahadur Chhetri is a legendary Nepali author. He is a prolific writer, and his work is known for making a possitive impact on society. His efforts in preserving the litrature in the Nepali Language, one of the oldest languages in the world, are immensely praiseworthy. His books have been taught at Tribhuvn University as part of curriculum. Lil Bahadur Chhetri;s beautifully written book, Brahmaputrako Chheu Chhau, is critically acclaimed worldwide and also won the Sahitya Academy Award. In 2020, the Government of India, awarded him Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, for his contribution to literature and education.

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  SHRI SHYAM THAPA

  The legendary Indian footballer played as a striker for Indian National Football Team. He helped India win Bronze Medal in Bangkok Asian Games and Merdeka Tournament in 1970. Shyam Thapa became the natinal football sensation with the famous bicycle kick goal he scored against traditional rival East Bengal in August 1978. He is the first Indian coach to a foregin national tream. The current Chairman of the All Indian Football Fedration Technical Committee, Shhyam Thapa, is conferred the Mohan Bagan Ratna in 2022.

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  PADMA SHRI KEDAR NATH GURUNG

  Kedar Nath Gurung is a great educationist, prolific writer, and influential poet of Nepali Literature. Ashrot Shrotharuka Pratishrotharu, Mahashakti Haruko Pooja, and Kathya Akathya Kathan Haruko Bhumikaran are the masterpieces of this iconic writer. The Government of India honoured him with Padma Shri Award in 2022 for his extensive contribution to literature. Kedar Nath Gurung is also the recipient of many other Awards, which includes: Bhanu Puruskar, Mahakabvi Laxmi Prasad, and Devkota Satabdi Puraskar.

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  PADMA SHRI SANU LAMA

  An engineer by profession and writer by passion. Sanu Lama is one of the founders of the Bhartiya Nepali Rashtriya Parishad. He is the first Nepali writer to receive the Padma Shri Award from the Government of India for his contributions to literature. He is credited with writing many precious books, including Katha Sampad, Gaun Chadyo, Asinapo Manchery, Swasni Meanchey, and khani Tarma Ekdin. He is a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Award and many other awards of high repute such as Sikkim Bhanu Puraskar, Dr. Shova Kanti Thegim Smrithi Puraskar and Madan Byakhanmala Puraskar.

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  SHRI RAJU BISTA

  Raju Bista is a young philanthropist, politician, and social worker, he has been tirelessly working for the welfare of the downtrodden and underprivileged. He is a dynamic young leader who promotes education and offers skill development opportunities in rural regions. Raju Bista is Managing Director of Surya Roshni Limited and President of (Elcoma), Electric Lamp & Component Manufacturers Association of India. He has been recog as the most promising business leader of Asia 2017-18 by Economic Times in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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  SHRI MUKESH THAPA

  With Ten different records under his name in the field of painting, Shri Mukesh Thapa has set an example how pasion and persistence evolves into perfection. So far, he is credited with more than 600 paintings in his name and he has established an art gallery at Shyam Nagar, Dharamshala. He has created many National and International records and registered his name in Limca Book of Records, World Record Association China. Everest World Record Nepal, India Book of Records, Asia Book of Records, and Creative World record Nepal, to name a few Mukesh Thapa has won many National and International awards, and his work is displayed in various art exhibitions. He has served as a Memeber of Governing Body of NZCC (Government of India) in 2012.

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  SHRI TARAPATI UPADHYAYA

  Tarapati Upadhyaya, the man of missions, is an educationist, author, through leader, and social reformer. He has written 22 books on the problems of the local populace from the perspective of nationalism in Nepali and Assamese languages. Tarapati Upadhayaya played a pivital role in the establishment of schools and colleges in and around Udaguri, Assam. He founded the Teacher Training College at Udalguri in the year 1999 and served as its honorary Principal till 2014. He immensely contributed to create mutual harmony between different communities residing in the region at a time when the region was facing problems with linguistic and ethinc strife.

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  SHRI VISHNU PRASAD SHARMA

  Vishnu Prasad Sharma is a self-made entrepreneur who met success after years of hard work and struggle. Though born in an economically weak family, challenges and hardships couldn't resist him. Today he is a well-known businessman in Bhopal. He started working as a helper and waiter in a small hotel in 1996, and then after 5 years of rigorous struggle, he started a Chinese food stall in2001. His life practically defies the precailing perception that money mints money. Vishnu Sharma's strong willpower and high determination rewarded him with 12 successful fast-food restraunts. Once a jobseeker now employes more than 350 people and his organization is witnessing both vertical and horizontal growth with each passing day.