Ramon Magsaysay Award Winner – Anshu Gupta
Two Indians Anshu Gupta, founder of NGO, Goonj and Indian Forest Officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi, are selected for this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Award. Five winners were declared on Wednesday by Ramoji Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF), rest three are from Laos, Myanmar and Philippines.
Anshu Gupta is known for his creative vision of transforming the ‘culture of giving’ in India. Talking to The Hindu, Gupta said, “It’s definitely a great recognition for me and my team. It has been a beautiful journey working for Goonj. I am happy that we have been able to change many lives in these years. Now I feel that what we are trying to do is going in the right direction.”
“Thank you; this is a great honour. I’m speechless; it seems that honesty and one’s struggle for justice don’t go unnoticed,” said Chaturvedi. He was serving as a Chief Vigilance Officer at AIIMS till august last year, but he was removed as he got to know the irregularities happening at the medical college.
Asia’s highest honour, Ramon Magsaysay Award is equivalent to the Nobel Prize. It’s given every year to the individuals who manifest selfless service and transformative influence that ruled the life of late and beloved Filipino leader.
Asia’s highest honour, Ramon Magsaysay Award is equivalent to the Nobel Prize. It’s given every year to the individuals who manifest selfless service and transformative influence that ruled the life of late and beloved Filipino leader.
Sanjiv Chaturvedi
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