Champions of Change

Champions of Change is an Indian award, for promoting Gandhian values, (Swachata), community service and social development.(in Aspirational district in india), selected by constitutional jury members headed by K. G. Balakrishnan Former Chief Justice of India and Former Chairman NHRC. It is given annually in four categories, and usually presented by the President, Vice president, Prime Minister of India or a leading figure.

The foundation, currently headed by Nandan Jha, was created in 2011. The award ceremony takes place every year in the month of December.

The award is being given under the Transformation of Aspirational District program, in the district declared Aspirational by Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi in January 2018.

The programme identifies the progress of 115 ‘aspirational’ districts whose development is being monitored by the NITI Aayog. Nandan Jha is the chairman of the ‘Interactive Forum on Indian Economy’.

The award comprises a certificate and a gold medal. It is given in four categories, namely:

  • Constructive Work in 115 Aspirational districts in India.
  • Application of Education, Helthcare, Science and Technology for Rural development.
  • Outstanding contribution for the Development and Welfare of Women and Children (115 Aspirational districts )
  • Outstanding contribution in Swatch Bharat Abhiyan
  • International Award for promoting Gandhian values outside India.

Jury

Justice K G Balakrishnan

(Former Chief Justice of India and Former Chairman NHRC)

Justice Gyan Sudha Misra

(Former justice Supreme court of India)

S. Y. Quraish

(Former Chief election Commissioner of India)

Pahlaj Nihalani

Former Chairman CBFC (Central Board of film certification India)

Subhash Ghai

(Vetron Indian Film Director)

Honors
2018 Awardees

N. Biren Singh

(Indian politician and Former Footballer and Journalist)

Ritu Jaiswal

(Mukhiya of Gram Panchayat Raj Singhwahini, Sonbarsha, Sitamarhi, Bihar.)

Dr Srinubabu Gedela

(Scientist and CEO, OMICS International, Social Acitivities)

Dr. Monika

(SP Chamba)

Dr Sohini Sastri

(Astrologer)