NEW DELHI: India’s true strength lies in the hands of countless unsung heroes whose contribution to society often unfolds quietly, far from the spotlight, said Mansukh Laxmanbhai Mandaviya, Union minister of labour and employment, and minister of youth affairs and sports. He was speaking at Adani Presents The Amazing Indians Awards 2025, hosted by Times Now. The event celebrated 13 exceptional individuals who have not only inspired change but also left a lasting impact on the lives of many.“These individuals embody the highest ideals of commitment and dedication, working tirelessly to bring about change in fields as diverse as agriculture, health, education, water, and community development. These changemakers are the living model of the country we aspire to be, where success of an individual is measured not in wealth or status, but in lives touched and communities strengthened. They work without expectation of reward, driven by a deep sense of purpose and a vision for a better tomorrow,” added Mandaviya during his special address as chief guest at the event.The 13 winners felicitated across 12 categories included Ramprasad Sarkar (agriculture), Tapesh Mathur (animal welfare), Raghu Narasingasa Hubballi (disability, inclusion & accessibility), Shiva Balak Misra (education & skill development), Deepak Vishwakarma (environment & sustainability), Issa Fathima Jasmine M (food management & nutrition), Meera Satpathy (girl child & women’s rights empowerment), Kkanchan Gupta (healthcare), Ekta Viiveck Verma and Triveni Acharya (human rights & legal aid), Kuldeep Raj Saxena (rural & slum development), Rajasekhara Raju Podili (water & sanitation), and Ambika Patel (social innovation using technology). The winners were shortlisted through a pan-India screening process by a jury comprising Neerja Birla, Padmaja Ruparel, Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Prasoon Joshi, and Ashishkumar Chauhan.