Sat Dec 07 01:03:33 UTC 2024: ## India’s Polling Booth Officers Named NDTV’s “Indian of the Year”
**New Delhi, [Date]** – India’s election officials, the thousands of polling booth officers who ensure every citizen can vote, were awarded the prestigious NDTV Indian of the Year 2024 award on Friday. NDTV Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Pugalia presented the honor, recognizing their tireless efforts in transporting and operating voting machines across even the most remote areas of the country.
The ceremony also celebrated achievements in various fields. Other notable winners included Professor Annapurni Subramaniam (Science Icon of the Year), the Namo Drone Didi Yojana (Social Impact of the Year), and Dr. Gagandeep Kang (Health Leader of the Year). A full list of winners across categories ranging from business and entrepreneurship to sports and entertainment is available. This included prominent figures such as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, actress Ananya Panday, and comedian Kapil Sharma. The award for “Gold Visionary – The Real Hero of India” went to Mohammed Abdul Wohab and Sabitri Pal for their decades-long dedication to providing healthcare in remote areas.
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