Rajiv Gandhi Manav Seva Award-2010
Rajiv Gandhi Manav Seva Award is conferred on three individuals who make outstanding contribution in the field of Child Protection, Child Development or Child Welfare for over ten years. The Award carries a cash prize of Rupees One lakh and a citation to each awardee. The selection for the award is made each year by a National Selection Committee. Rajiv Gandhi Manav Seva Award for the year, 2010 have been announced recently. Winners are:
- Smt. Mira Kagti, Assam: Established Shishu Sarothi in 1987 for providing education, rehabilitation and training services to the children suffering from Cerebral Palsy and persons with disability.
- Dr. S.A. Thasleem Sulthana, Andhara Pradesh-She is doing service to the orphaned and mentally handicapped children.
- Dr.Mallika Nadda, Himachal Pradesh-She is a leading social activist in Himachal Pradesh. She founded Chetna, at Bilaspur a civil society initiative with a vision to integrate physically and mentally challenged children.
The Award was instituted on 20th August,1994, the 50th Birth Anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi.
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