Prime Highlights:
- The 33rd Devi Awards celebrated women achievers who overcame challenges and made a social impact.
- Awardees shared that the recognition has strengthened their confidence and motivation to continue their work.
Key Facts:
- The event was hosted by The New Indian Express at Hotel Mayfair Convention in Bhubaneswar.
- Awardees included a tribal NEET qualifier, a child welfare trustee, a medical professor, an Odissi dancer, and a farmer preserving indigenous crops.
Key Background:
The 33rd edition of the Devi Awards, organised by The New Indian Express at Hotel Mayfair Convention on Sunday, became an effective celebration of women who have struggled and made it in various sectors. The event recognized remarkable achievers whose work continues to inspire many across the country.
For the awardees, the honour was more than just a recognition; it was a reminder to keep pushing boundaries and an encouragement to serve society with greater passion. Currently admitted to Fakir Mohan Medical College and Hospital in Balasore, she said the award would inspire young girls from marginalized communities to believe in their potential and work hard to achieve their dreams.
Gargi Bhattacharya, chief trustee of Zain Foundation Trust, which supports children with special needs, described the honour as deeply emotional. She shared her vision of establishing Eastern India’s first residential facility for children with autism and other neurodiverse conditions.
ENT specialist and professor at SCB Medical College, Dr. Smruti Swain, who lost a leg in 2017 due to a health complication, said the recognition renewed her determination to continue contributing to the medical field despite personal challenges.
Known Odissi dancer Sujata Mohapatra termed the award to be an emblem of power and inspiration with reference to its relation with Shakti. Farmer Raimati Ghiuria, the so-called Mandia Rani because of her efforts to retain native types of rice and millet, dedicated her award to the farming community and vowed to carry on with her work passionately.
The Devi Awards not only celebrated these achievers, but also created a strong signal message, women are change agents when empowered. The recognition stands as a source of inspiration for countless others to follow their path, break barriers, and build a better tomorrow.
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