CHANGEMAKERS FOR THE FUTURE

Sharon D'Silva delves deeper into the inspiring journeys of the four female awardees at the Times Now Amazing Indians Awards 2023

- Sharon D'Silva

Times Now, India’s premier English news channel for over a decade, recently took centre stage in the vibrant city of New Delhi as the host of the much-anticipated Amazing Indians Awards 2023. This extraordinary event was dedicated to celebrating and honouring 11 exceptional individuals whose unwavering courage, determination, and selfless actions have left an indelible mark on the lives of countless others.

The recipients of these prestigious awards were meticulously selected through an exhaustive nationwide screening process, under the watchful eye of a distinguished panel of jurors. As we shine a spotlight on the incredible stories of four such winners who are truly making a difference, one prominent theme shines through – the illuminating power of the female spirit.

AMITA DESHPANDE 

Award Category: Environment & Climate

The visionary behind countless transformative initiatives, Amita Deshpande has been working on upcycling non-recyclable plastic waste since 2013. In addition to being the founder of the NGO My EcoSocial Planet, she is also the founder and CEO of the pioneering venture reCharkha – The EcoSocial Tribe, which harnesses traditional