6 from Northeast conferred Padma Shri award for 2024

Nagaland's Sano Vamuzo and Meghalaya's Dr. Sangthankima were conferred the Padma Shri for their distinguished service in the field of social work.

Proud moment for the Northeastern region of India. 6 persons from the region were conferred the prestigious Padma Shri award for the year 2024 for their excellent contribution in the fields of social work, public affairs, art and culture among others.

Six persons who have received the award are Mizoram’s Dr. Sangthankima, Nagaland’s Sano Vamuzo, Sikkim’s Jordan Lepcha, Parbati Baruah of Assam, Tripura’s Smriti Rekha Chakma and Meghalaya’s Kong Silbi Passah.

They received the award from President Droupadi Murmu at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-II held with grandeur in Darbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan yesterday.

Sano Vamuzo and Dr. Sangthankima were conferred the Padma Shri for their distinguished service in the field of social work.

Dr. Sangthankima contributed towards the welfare of orphans, mental health patients and destitute people.

Jordan Lepcha was given the award for his diligent efforts in preserving the cultural heritage of the Lepcha tribe in Sikkim through weaving traditional hats and crafting bamboo for the past 25 years. 

Kong Silbi Passah and Eminent weaver Smriti Rekha Chakma were given the award for their contribution in the field of art.

Parbati Barua, India’s first female elephant mahout has received the award in recognition of her exceptional work work in the field of social work and animal welfare. She started taming the wild tuskers at the age of 14 to overcome stereotypes. 

Chief Ministers of the region took to X and congratulated the recipients of the Padma Shri award.

Congratulations to Smt. Sano Vamuzo on being awarded the Padma Shri for her distinguished service in the field of Social Work. It is a proud moment for the citizens of Nagaland. I wish her good health and long life in the service of people. pic.twitter.com/EflTphrm9q

— Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) May 9, 2024

A proud moment for Mizoram!

Congratulations to Dr. Sangthankima on being awarded the prestigious Padma Shri for his distinguished service in the field of Social Work.

This #PadmaShri Award is a fitting honour and well-deserved recognition for his immense contribution towards… pic.twitter.com/nWMTvdFRvF

— Zoramthanga (@ZoramthangaCM) May 9, 2024

Congratulations to Kong Silbi Passah on receiving the Padma Shri award from the President of India. Was happy to be able to attend the program. pic.twitter.com/v3IwVJJs2Z

— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) May 9, 2024

Congratulations and best wishes to Shri Jordan Lepcha for being conferred with the prestigious Padmashri Award for his diligent efforts in preserving the cultural heritage of the Lepcha tribe through weaving traditional hats and crafting bamboo for the past 25 years.

This… pic.twitter.com/YbK1lhi9T2

— Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) (@PSTamangGolay) May 9, 2024

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