International/National Awards to be Presented on 21st April in Honor of Thakur Vedram’s Birth Anniversary. 

Shimla:

In honor of the birth anniversary of Thakur Vedram, a renowned figure who has significantly contributed to the promotion of cooperatives and handloom industries at both national and international levels, an International/National Award ceremony will take place on 21st April at the Bhuttico Auditorium. The awards will recognize distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions across various sectors.

The announcement was made by Bhuttico’s President and former Minister, Satya Prakash Thakur. As per the decision of the Bhuttico Management Board, several eminent personalities will be honored with awards for their notable achievements in their respective fields during the 2024-25 period.

The recipients of the International and National Awards are as follows:

1. International Award in the Cooperative Sector:
   • Shambhu Prasad Ghimire, Kathmandu, Nepal
2. National Awards in the Cooperative Sector:
   • Mahadev Palsana, C.A.S., Sikar, Rajasthan
   • Sukhram Bhullang, Kullu
3. Recognition in the Handloom Sector:
   • Vimla Mal, Chamoli, Uttarakhand
   • Veli Singh Nyul
   • Chandramani, Bhutti Colony
4. Literature:
   • S.R. Harnot, Shimla
5. Electronic Media:
   • Pankaj Bhargav, India TV / IBN 7
6. Print Media:
   •  Aditya Kant Sharma, Reporter, The Statesman, Chandigarh
7. Purhoit Chandrashekhar Vewas Lok Sahitya National Award:                     Nem Chand Thakur, Arki, Solan
8. Chand Kullvi Lal Chand Prarthi Pahadi Kala Sanskriti National Award:
   • Ramdev Kapoor, Retired D.P.R.O., Lahaul
9. Thakur Molu Ram Pahadi Bhasha Sahitya National Award:
   •  Yadav Kishor Gautam, Nalagarh, Solan
   • Virendra Veer, Jwalamukhi, Himachal Pradesh
10. Lifetime Achievement National Award:
    •  Satpal Bhattnagar, Kullu
    • Sudarshan Vashisth, Shimla

All awardees will be felicitated at 11:00 AM on 21st April.

In addition to the award ceremony, a poetry evening will be held on April 19 in memory of Purhoit Chandrashekhar Vewas, with prominent poets reading their works. The event will be graced by the esteemed poet and well-known folk singer, Dharmender Sharma, who will serve as the chief guest.

On the evening of 21st April, a cultural program titled Chand Kullvi Lal Chand Prarthi Sangeet Sandhya will also be organized, with Charu Prarthi attending as the chief guest and Sonam, a former Customs officer, as a special guest.

The various programs will be presided over by Satya Prakash Thakur, the President of Bhuttico.