CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: Integral Coach Factory (ICF), the manufacturer of the Vande Bharat train, was honoured with the ‘Changemaker of the Year’ award in The Hindu businessline Changemaker Awards 2024, held at ITC Maurya, New Delhi on 13th September, 2024. Ms Nirmala Sitharaman, Honourable Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, presented the award to ICF for redefining travel for Indians.
Ashok Jhunjunwala, teacher, innovator, entrepreneur and mentor, was crowned Iconic Changemaker of the year for his contribution to the start-up ecosystem of India. His work at IIT Madras Research Park has led to the development of several cutting-edge technologies.
Exceptional achievers were honoured under seven categories – Digital Transformation, Social Transformation, Financial Transformation, Young Changemaker, Iconic Changemaker, Changemaker of the Year and a special new award – the Chairperson’s Award.
Goa-based Molbio Diagnostics was adjudged the winner of the Digital Transformation award for its work in aiding early detection of infectious diseases and for making critical diagnostics services accessible to all. The Wildlife Trust of India, an organisation that rescues and rehabilitates bears, rhinos, elephants, vultures and whale sharks, among other animals, and stopped illegal trade in wildlife products, was the winner in the Social Transformation category. One more winner under this category was Design for Change, a movement which works with children to inculcate the ‘I-can’ attitude in them and help them emerge as changemakers.
Mann Deshi Mahila Sahakari Bank was recognised with the Financial Transformation Award for its work in transforming the financial landscape for rural women. S Gukesh, India’s youngest chess world championship challenger, was selected for the Young Changemaker award. The Chairperson’s award was given to Ashok Leyland for its Road to School programme. The winners were given a trophy, a citation and a gift hamper.
