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PM Modi Presents Inaugural National Creators Awards Celebrating Diverse Talents

• ByStartupStory     |    March 9, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently graced the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi to present the first-ever ‘National Creators Award,’ recognizing outstanding achievements across diverse domains such as storytelling, environmental sustainability, education, and gaming.

The awards, designed to honor excellence and positive influence, feature twenty categories, including ‘Best Storyteller,’ ‘Disruptor of the Year,’ ‘Celebrity Creator of the Year,’ ‘Green Champion,’ ‘Best Creator for Social Change,’ ‘Most Impactful Agri Creator,’ ‘Cultural Ambassador of the Year,’ and ‘International Creator.’

Playback singer Maithili Thakur, renowned for her expertise in Indian classical and folk music, clinched the ‘Cultural Ambassador of The Year’ award. The event saw participation from over 1,50,000 nominations across the 20 categories, with an impressive one million votes cast during the digital creators’ voting phase.

The winners’ list reflects a diverse array of talents and creators:

Nishchay – Best Creator in Gaming Category
Ankit Baiyanpuria – Best Health and Fitness Creator
Naman Deshmukh – Best Creator in Education Category
Kabita Singh (Kabita’s Kitchen) – Best Creator in Food Category
RJ Raunac (Bauaa) – Most Creative Creator-Male
Shraddha – Most Creative Creator-Female
Jahnvi Singh – Heritage Fashion Icon Award
Malhar Kalambe – Swachhta Ambassador Award
Gaurav Chaudhary – Best Creator in Tech Category
Kamiya Jani – Favourite Travel Creator
Drew Hicks – Best International Creator
Maithili Thakur – Cultural Ambassador of The Year
Jaya Kishori – Best Creator for Social Change
Pankti Pandey – Favourite Green Champion
Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps) – Disruptor of the Year
Piyush Purohit – Best Nano Creator
Aridaman – Best Micro Creator
Aman Gupta – Celebrity Creator of the Year
Lakshay Dabas – Most Impactful Agri Creator
The sheer diversity of talent showcased through these awards serves as a testament to the power of creativity in driving positive transformations across various spheres. As PM Modi highlighted during the ceremony, “These creators are not just entertainers; they are catalysts for change, leveraging their skills to impact society positively.”

The National Creators Awards have undoubtedly set a precedent for recognizing and celebrating the multifaceted contributions of creators in shaping a better tomorrow.

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