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July 29, 2025
New Delhi:
A prestigious new initiative has been launched in memory of India’s second Prime Minister, the late Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, who is revered for his simplicity, integrity, and lifelong dedication to public service. Beginning this year, the “Rashtriya Lal Bahadur Shastri Puraskar” (National Lal Bahadur Shastri Award) will be conferred by Gantavya Sansthan. The award ceremony is scheduled to be held on August 30, 2025, at the Constitution Club, New Delhi.
The award will be presented alongside the 25th National Stree Shakti Awards, during which women from India and abroad will be honoured for their exceptional contributions across various fields. The grand event is expected to be graced by eminent personalities from diverse walks of life.
To finalize the decision, detailed discussions were held with both sons of the late Prime Minister – Shri Anil Shastri and Shri Sunil Shastri. The deliberations were also attended by Dr. Arvind Kumar Tyagi (President, Gantavya Sansthan) and Dr. Rajendra Kumar Rawat (General Secretary, Gantavya Sansthan).
It is noteworthy that Shri Sunil Shastri, a former Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister, currently serves as the Patron of Gantavya Sansthan. The upcoming ceremony will be presided over by him. The announcement was welcomed by Shri Sunil Shastri, who described it as a meaningful step towards keeping the values and vision of his late father alive.
According to Dr. Arvind Kumar Tyagi, nominations for the Stree Shakti Samman can be submitted by women from any professional or social domain. The awards are intended to recognize remarkable achievements by women in fields such as social service, education, culture, administration, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and more. Applications are being accepted from women both in India and abroad.
The initiative by Gantavya Sansthan is being recognized as a commendable step in the direction of women’s empowerment and the preservation of national values. Participation of renowned figures from the fields of art, culture, politics, administration, media, and education is being ensured for the award presentation ceremony.
