Veer Savarkar International Impact Award 2025
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The Veer Savarkar International Impact Awards 2025, instituted by HRDS India, took place on December 10, 2025, at the NDMC Convention Centre in New Delhi.
About
- The Award honors contributions to national development, social reform, and humanitarian outreach, drawing inspiration from Veer Savarkar's legacy of patriotism and nation-building.​
- Instituted by the High Range Rural Development Society (HRDS India), an NGO focused on grassroots work in tribal and rural areas across states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Tripura, Assam, and Jharkhand.​
- Guided spiritually by Swami Atma Nambi, emphasizing dharma, courage, compassion, and national integrity through cultural performances and dialogue on sustainable development.​
- Recognizes six awardees overall for embodying community empowerment, inclusive growth, and social justice in contemporary India.​
Key Recipients
- Several notable figures received awards, including Karuna Gopal for her work in urban development and futurism, adopted under India's Smart Cities Mission, and Dr. Bu Abdullah, a UAE philanthropist supporting community projects across Indian states.​
- Acharyashri K.R. Manoj, founder of Aarsha Vidya Samajam, was also honored for de-radicalization
