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Shaping India’s Future: Zee National Achievers Awards 2023 to felicitate Inspirational Change Makers on 28th July 2023
Mumbai: Despite the numerous challenges, lack of resources and hurdles in life, champions and go-getters have achieved great heights in their respective domains. This has been the result of sheer resilience and a never-give-up attitude. To honour their dedication towards excelling in different fields.
IndiaDotcom Digital Private Ltd. (formerly known as Zee Digital) is all set for the Season 2 of Zee National Achievers Awards 2023, the event is an exclusive platform that aims to acknowledge the exceptional efforts of individuals, groups, and organizations who have made significant contributions over the past year. This grand star-studded event will be graced by chief guest- Arvind Kejriwal, (Chief Minister of Delhi), Indian playback singer – Kumar Sanu and a special appearance of Bollywood celebrity – Nushrratt Bharuccha. The event will also be attended by Industry stalwarts across different sectors.
The game changers of India will be rewarded awards under various categories spread across auto, retail, estates, health, e-commerce, FMCG, hospitality, start-ups, fashion, jewellery etc. The nomination entries will be reviewed by industry experts. Season 2 of Zee National Achievers Awards 2023 will provide national recognition to the potential entrepreneurs and indomitable leaders who have created a better tomorrow through their intelligence, diligence and path-breaking performance.
Speaking about the relevance of the upcoming awards ceremony, IndiaDotcom Digital Private Ltd. CRO Shridhar Mishra said, “We, at IDPL acknowledge the fact that achievements of today are the stepping stones towards a brighter future. Through the National Achievers Awards 2023, we have been felicitating & honouring visionaries for their outstanding contributions to Brand India and society, at large.”
Zee Media Corporation Ltd. CMO Anindya Khare further highlighted, “It is a moment of great pride for the entire nation to celebrate the achievements of game changers. After the success of the inaugural edition of the National Achievers Awards, Zee Media is excited to roll out the second season with the sole purpose of applauding the great work done by solopreneurs, individuals and leaders across different sectors. We hope that this platform will ensure maximum stakeholder engagement in understanding and expanding the business vision of Zee Media.”
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
