Eminent Ramon Magsaysay Awardees from India

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The Ramon Magsaysay Award is widely regarded as Asia's premier prize and is given to individuals or organizations who make exceptional contributions, here are some of them to watch.

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Recognition of Excellence

The Award is considered the  highest honour in Asia and is given  to individuals and organizations who make exceptional contributions in various fields.

2

Vinoba Bhave (1958)

A pioneer of the Bhoodan movement for land redistribution in India, he was the first Indian to receive the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Public Service.

3

Mother Teresa (1962)

Mother Teresa's Missionaries of Charity has become a global symbol of compassion who dedicated her life to serving the poor and sick.

4

Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay (1966)

A social reformer, independence activist, and writer who advocated for the rights of women and artisans in India.

5

Satyajit Ray (1967)

The legendary Indian filmmaker  who is best known for creating  the Apu trilogy, Ray's films are celebrated for their neo-realist style.

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Mahasweta Devi (1997)

Mahasweta Devi's work   brought attention to the plight of marginalized communities in India.

7

Arvind Kejriwal (2006)

Kejriwal was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership for his work in promoting transparency and accountability in government.

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Ravish Kumar (2019)

A fearless and independent journalist who is known for his hard-hitting reporting on social and political issues.