Celebrating Selfless Acts Across the State
Tamil Nadu Governor’s Awards 2024: Recognising Real-Life Changemakers: The Governor’s Awards 2024, announced by Raj Bhavan, Tamil Nadu, spotlight individuals and organisations working quietly but powerfully to uplift society and protect nature. Divided into two key categories—Social Service and Environmental Protection—these awards honour those who have chosen compassion and action over recognition. In doing so, the state showcases a model of community empowerment and sustainability.
These awards go beyond headlines and applaud those creating impact on the ground—from caring for special needs individuals to restoring polluted lakes.
Social Service Champions: Healing Hearts and Minds
In the Social Service category, two standout institutions were honoured:
- Idhayangal Charitable Trust (Coimbatore) for providing life-saving heart surgeries to underprivileged children.
- Hope Public Charitable Trust (Chennai) for its work with mentally challenged people, especially those abandoned or rescued from the streets.
Among individuals:
- S. Ramalingam (Chennai) was recognised for work in community health.
- Swarnalatha J. (Coimbatore) for championing disability inclusion and awareness.
- A. Rajkumar (Madurai) for his service in rural education initiatives.
Their efforts reflect the values of empathy, grassroots service, and dignity for the vulnerable.
Protecting Nature: Environmental Heroes Emerge
In the Environmental Protection category, the award went to the Chitlapakkam Rising Charitable Trust (Chennai). What began as a volunteer-driven cleanup of Chitlapakkam Lake turned into a full-fledged movement focusing on:
- Lake restoration
- Solid waste management
- Environmental education and public awareness
Their journey has inspired similar eco-initiatives across Tamil Nadu, proving that citizen-led efforts can create real ecological change.
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Category | Award Type | Awardees & Location |
Social Service | Institutions | Idhayangal (Coimbatore), Hope Public Charitable Trust (Chennai) |
Individuals | S. Ramalingam (Chennai), Swarnalatha J. (Coimbatore), A. Rajkumar (Madurai) | |
Environmental Protection | Institution | Chitlapakkam Rising Charitable Trust (Chennai) |
Announced By | Raj Bhavan, Tamil Nadu | |
Year | 2024 |