Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured outstanding content creators at the inaugural National Creators Awards held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The awards celebrate creativity's positive influence across various domains, recognising storytellers, social change advocates, environmentalists, educators, and gamers.
1. Best International Creator Award: Drew Hicks, Cassandra Mae Spittmann, and Kiri Paul were recognised for their global impact. Drew Hicks, with fluent Hindi, expressed his wish to promote Indian culture.
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2. Most Impactful Agri Creator: Lakshya Dabas, represented by his brother, received the award for advancing agricultural practices through innovation.
PM @narendramodi presented the first-ever #NationalCreatorsAward to Mrinal Dabas on behalf of Lakshay Dabas in the Agri Creator category at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/7DnwYyNGeS— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 8, 2024
3. Swachhata Ambassador Award: Malhar Kalambe, a clean-up crusader, received recognition for raising awareness about plastic pollution and climate change.
4. Heritage Fashion Icon Award: Jahnvi Singh, an Instagram content creator, was praised for promoting Indian textiles and fashion.
#WATCH | Delhi: At the first-ever National Creators Award, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents the Heritage Fashion Icon Award to Jahnvi Singh at Bharat Mandapam. pic.twitter.com/cjzTGm7vbJ— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2024
5. Tech Creator Award: Gaurav Chaudhary, also known as "Technical Guruji," took home the honour, praising Digital India for their contribution to his channel.
6. Best Creator in Food Category: Kabita’s Kitchen, a digital entrepreneur, received recognition for promoting cooking as a vital life skill.
#WATCH | Delhi: At the first ever National Creators Award, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents the Best Creator in Food Category award to Kabita Singh (Kabita's Kitchen) at Bharat Mandapam. pic.twitter.com/uLKEhSoe3W— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2024
7. Best Creator in Education Category: Naman Deshmukh, an Instagram influencer, received acknowledgement for educating audiences on tech-related subjects.
#WATCH | Delhi: At the first ever National Creators Award, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents the Best Creator in Education Category award to Naman Deshmukh at Bharat Mandapam. pic.twitter.com/GtjidK7rDT— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2024
8. Best Health and Fitness Creator: Ankit Baiyanpuria, a fitness influencer who completed 75 hard challenges, received recognition for promoting a balanced lifestyle.
PM @narendramodi presented the first-ever #NationalCreatorsAward to Ankit Baiyanpuria in the Best Health and Fitness Creator category at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/EpnmDBVwOC— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 8, 2024
9. Best Micro Creator: Aridaman, specialising in Vedic astronomy and ancient Indian wisdom, was acknowledged for exploring astrology, spirituality, and personal growth.
#WATCH | Delhi: At the first ever National Creators Award, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents the Best Micro Creator award to Aridaman at Bharat Mandapam. pic.twitter.com/ihmwkqmAzs— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2024
10. Best Nano Creator: Piyush Purohit from Chamoli, Uttarakhand, highlighting little-known places, people, and regional festivals, received acknowledgement for his unique contributions.
Prime Minister @narendramodi presents the 'Best Nano Creator' award to Piyush Purohit, a budding filmmaker & video editor hailing from Chamoli Distric, #Uttarakhand #NationalCreatorsAward pic.twitter.com/HVBir1Fxzp— PIB India (@PIB_India) March 8, 2024
11. New India Champion Award: Abhi and Niyu received the award and discussed their energetic presentation style with the Prime Minister.
PM @narendramodi presented the first-ever #NationalCreatorsAward to Abhi and Niyu in the New India Champion category at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/XcR8tsfuFP— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 8, 2024
12. Best Storyteller Award: Keerthika Govindhasamy, known as Keerthi History, was acknowledged for her storytelling prowess. She shared insights on the interconnected nature of history and politics.
Prime Minister @narendramodi presents the 'Best Storyteller' to Keerthika Govindhasamy, an artful weaver of tales, for her exceptional storytelling prowess#NationalCreatorsAward pic.twitter.com/MSTJVaYusJ— PIB India (@PIB_India) March 8, 2024
13. Disruptor of the Year: Ranveer Allahbadia received the award, and PM Modi suggested creating awareness about sleep deprivation. The benefits of Yog Nidra were also highlighted.
PM @narendramodi presented the Disruptor of the Year Award to Ranveer Allahbadia at the #NationalCreatorsAwards ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi pic.twitter.com/k61JSodqaH— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 8, 2024
14. Green Champion Award: Pankti Pandey from ISRO, recognised for promoting Mission LiFE, discussed waste management initiatives with the Prime Minister.
PM @narendramodi presented the first-ever #NationalCreatorsAward to Pankti Pandey in the Green Champion category at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. pic.twitter.com/0cksxFP1Ei— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) March 8, 2024
15. Best Creative for Social Change: Jaya Kishori, known as Meera in modern times, highlighted her journey as a "Kathakaar" and inspired the youth with cultural insights.
#WATCH | Delhi: At the first ever National Creators Award, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents the Best Creator for Social Change award to Jaya Kishori at Bharat Mandapam. pic.twitter.com/cJzxGhZbTQ— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2024
16. Cultural Ambassador of the Year: Maithili Thakur performed a devotional song for Mahashivratri, and PM Modi commended her cultural contributions.
At the first ever #NationalCreatorsAward, Prime Minister @narendramodi presents the 'Cultural Ambassador of the Year' award to Maithili Thakur, renowned for her exceptional singing talent pic.twitter.com/WqsdhulRW0— PIB India (@PIB_India) March 8, 2024
17. Best Travel Creator Award: Kamiya Jani of Curly Tales received the award, discussing the beauty of India and promoting local tourism.
#Delhi: Prime Minister @narendramodi presents the Favourite Travel Creator award to Kamiya Jani in #NationalCreatorsAward at Bharat Mandapam. pic.twitter.com/BjDUe1Zr5L— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) March 8, 2024
18. Best Celebrity Creator Award: Aman Gupta, founder and CEO of boAT and a participant in Shark Tank India, received recognition for his significant contributions to entrepreneurship and content creation.
Prime Minister @narendramodi presents @amangupta0303, CEO & CMO of boAt, with 'Celebrity Creator of the Year' award
Aman Gupta expresses gratitude towards the government for supporting innovation through initiatives like Stand Up India, Start Up India, and #MakeInIndia… pic.twitter.com/Z2hTuOtC9X— PIB India (@PIB_India) March 8, 2024
19. Best Creative Creator: Female: Shraddha, known for her multilingual comedy sets, received the award. She highlighted the importance of finding humour in serious themes.
#WATCH | Delhi: At the first ever National Creators Award, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents the Most Creative Creator- Female award to Shraddha at Bharat Mandapam. pic.twitter.com/EY6jyP8zdw— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2024
20. Best Creative Creator: Male: RJ Raunaq, acknowledged as a significant figure in the radio industry, received the award from PM Modi.
21. Gaming Creator Award: 'Triggered Insaan' Nischay, a Delhi-based YouTuber, live-streamer, and gamer, received recognition for his contributions to the gaming category.
#WATCH | Delhi: At the first ever National Creators Award, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presents the Best Creator in Gaming Category award to Nishchay at Bharat Mandapam. pic.twitter.com/tKDmIfM2W2— ANI (@ANI) March 8, 2024
PM Modi's Vision and Message
Prime Minister Modi addressed the creators, urging them to participate in the "Create on India Movement." He emphasised showcasing India's stories, culture, heritage, and traditions to the world. The PM encouraged content creators to inspire awareness on important issues and contribute to the nation's development.
The 'National Creators Award' recognises the talent of our creator's community. It celebrates their passion to use creativity for driving a positive change. https://t.co/Otn8xgz79Z— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 8, 2024
Conclusion
The National Creators Awards marked a historic event, recognising the transformative impact of content creators across diverse fields. PM Modi applauded their role as digital ambassadors and urged them to contribute to India's global narrative. The awards ceremony celebrated creativity's power to drive positive change and elevate the nation's identity on the international stage.
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