Speaking to ANI, Binod expressed his happiness at receiving the award. He said, "I am very happy that I am getting this award and I want to thank the Government of India for considering deserving people. We did good work and never thought of getting this award."
81-year-old social worker Shankar Baba Papalkar has devoted his life to the welfare and rehabilitation of Divyang, orphaned and destitute children. He runs an Ashram devoted to destitute children at Wazzar in Amravati district. Currently 123 orphans and mentally retarded children are living
Dr RS Pareek, who has been conferred with Padma Shri for his services in the field of homoeopathy, said it was an honour and recognition of the medical practice that he represents.
Expressing delight at being named for the country's fourth-highest civilian honour, Padma Shri, noted educationist and president of Anjuman-I-Islam, Dr Zahir Kazi on Friday said 'Bharatvarsh' will be a 'Vishawaguru' in the next two to three years if more governmental efforts are directed tow
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday congratulated vocalist Som Datt Battu, who was recently conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri award.