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| India's Digital Talent Honored: National Creators Award 2024 []Source: HindSafari |
On Friday, March 8, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the inaugural National Creators Award ceremony at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The awards aimed to celebrate and honor young talent across various categories, highlighting their impact and excellence in fields such as storytelling, social change advocacy, environmental sustainability, education, gaming, and more.
Award Categories and Notable Winners:
- Best Creator for Social Change: Jaya Kishori
- Best International Creator: Drew Hicks
- Disruptor of the Year: Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps)
- Celebrity Creator of the Year: Aman Gupta
- Favourite Travel Creator: Kamiya Jani
- Best Creator in Food Category: Kabita Singh (Kabita’s Kitchen)
- Most Creative Creator (Male): RJ Raunac (Bauaa)
- Most Creative Creator (Female): Shraddha Jain
- Heritage Fashion Icon Award: Jahnvi Singh
- Swachhta Ambassador Award: Malhar Kalambe
Encouraging “Create on India” Movement:
PM Modi urged digital content creators to showcase India’s culture and heritage through their work, promoting a “Create on India” movement to share India’s story globally.
Celebrating Women’s Contributions:
Coinciding with International Women’s Day, PM Modi praised the rise of women creators and acknowledged their significant contributions to India’s economy, noting that many award winners were women.
India’s Leadership in Fashion:
PM Modi highlighted India’s historical leadership in fashion while presenting the “Heritage Fashion Icon Award” to Jahnvi Singh. He referenced a statue in Konark depicting ancient fashionable women, showcasing India’s ancient fashion knowledge.
Recognizing Talent and Impact:
PM Modi commended the talent of content creators and the substantial impact of their work, referring to them as the “internet’s MVP” (Most Valuable Person).