President Doupadi Murmu conferred Padma Shri upon Dr. KS Rajanna, a specifically abled social employee dedicated to the welfare of differently-abled individuals.
Dr. Rajanna first greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi after which acquired the honour from President Draupadi Murmu. After receiving the honour, he was accepting the greetings of all of the individuals. Throughout this time, a soldier got here ahead to assist him, however Dr. Rajanna refused to take assist, showcasing his spirit of self-reliance.
Who’s KS Rajanna?
On the 11-years of age, Dr. Rajanna, sadly, misplaced his arms and toes to polio and realized to stroll on his knees. He made his physique’s bodily limitations, his greatest inspiration. Contemplating himself much less to none, he determined to work for disabled individuals.
After becoming a member of social service, he labored repeatedly and in 2013 the federal government of Karnataka made him the State Commissioner for the Disabled. Rajanna, a resident of Bengaluru, Karnataka, was given this put up for 3 years, however earlier than the tip of his tenure, he was faraway from his put up. After a while he was once more given the put up.
President Droupadi Murmu offered Padma Awards on Thursday through the second civil investiture ceremony of Padma Awards 2024 on the Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi. PM Narendra Modi, Dwelling Minister Amit Shah, Exterior Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and others have been current through the ceremony.
Union Dwelling Minister Amit Shah hosted dinner fro awardees
As many as 132 people have been awarded with the Padma Awards for his or her vital contribution to society via varied fields. Among the different distinguished Awardees embrace, Vyjayantimala Bali (Padma Vibhushan), Konidela Chiranjeevi (Padma Vibhushan), former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu (Padma Vibhushan), M Fathima Beevi (Padma Bhushan), Hormusji N Cama (Padma Bhushan), Mithun Chakraborty (Padma Bhushan), Usha Uthup (Padma Bhushan), Kaluram Bamaniya (Padma Shri), amongst others.
After the conclusion of the Civil Investiture Ceremony, the Union Dwelling Minister hosted a dinner for Padma Awardees at his residence.
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