Representative image for award.
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On the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti, five achievers from different fields who have worked for the welfare of Scheduled Tribe communities will be awarded the Maharshi Valmiki Award 2024 on Thursday.
As per a government order, the achievers are Kilari Jogayya, Dr Ratnamma S, Rajashekhara Talwara, K S Mrutyunjaya and Ratnamma B Sogi.
A native of Chitradurga, Jogayya has worked towards social progress as a cattle conservator.
Hailing from Chamarajnagar, Dr Ratnamma is an educationist who has strived for the education of tribal children.
Belagavi’a Rajashekhara has been creating awareness in the community about health and hygiene.
A Bengaluru resident, Mrutyunjaya has been striving to ensure that the community gets government facilities and has been endeavouring to organise the community.
Vijayanagar’s Rathnamma is a renowned theatre artist who has popularised the art in rural areas. She has played a pivotal role in the survival of theatre in rural areas.