On the occasion of International Women's Day, Prime Minister Modi honored several young icons with the National Creators Award in a ceremony at Bharat Mandapam. Prominent figures such as storyteller Jaya Kishori, folk singer Maithili Thakur, and RJ Raunak were among the honorees.
The awards spanned over 20 categories, from Best Storytelling to Disruptor of the Year, Celebrity Creator of the Year, Green Champion Award, and many more, highlighting contributions across various creative fields.
PM Modi stated that these awards recognize steps taken towards innovation and creativity in the country's social media content community.
Jaya Kishori and Maithili Thakur Take Home Major Awards
Jaya Kishori was acknowledged in the Best Creator for Social Change category, while Maithili Thakur received the Cultural Ambassador of the Year Award.
Additionally, Mrinal Dabas was honored for organic farming, beauty YouTuber Kamiya Jani was recognized, Kritika Govindasamy received the Best Storytelling Award, and several creators including RJ Raunak and Ranveer Allahbadia were celebrated for their work.
A Glimpse into the Award Categories
Cultural Ambassador of the Year- Maithili ThakurSocial Change Award Category- Jaya KishoriBest International Creator- Drew HicksBest Storytelling Creator- Kritika GovindasamyBest Educational Creator- Naman DeshmukhBest Tech Creator- Gaurav ChaudharyBest Health & Fitness Creator- Ankit Bayanpuria
Best Travel Creator Category- Kamiya Jani
Best Creator in Food Category - Kabita SinghDisruptor of the Year Award - Ranveer AllahbadiaMost Creative Creator (Male)- RJ RaunakMost Creative Creator (Female)- ShraddhaBest Micro Creator Award - ArindamanBest Creator in Gaming Category- Nishchay
Heritage Fashion Icon Award- Jahvani SinghCleanliness Ambassador Award- Malhar Kalambe
Favorite Green Champion Award- Pankti PandeyCelebrity Creator Award- Aman Gupta
'These Awards will Herald a Significant Revolution'
In addressing the first National Creator Awards ceremony, PM Modi expressed the Awards will play an important role in the future, providing new identity and direction for the youth. Highlighting the youth's ability to create, act, edit and present content, Modi stressed the power inherent in today's generation.
PM Modi remarked on the astonishing impact of the content being produced across India, emphasizing the revolutionary change brought on by social media.
