An eminent jury, headed by Hon’ble Justice Gyan Sudha Misra, Former Judge Supreme Court of India decided to honour actor and producer Dia Mirza in the Maharashtra edition of the initiative, “Champions of Change.”
The award was given to the actress in the presence of Bhagat Singh Koshiyari, Governor of Maharashtra, at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai on September 30.
UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador & United Nations Secretary-General Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals, Global Ambassador IFAW, Dia was honoured for the exemplary work she has done in the field of social welfare in the state.
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The award ceremony is aimed at honouring those who have been working towards raising awareness in the fields of social welfare, health care, education, culture and sports in congruence with the democratic ideals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The award was organized by the Interactive Forum on Indian Economy (IFIE), which is a recognized, not-for-profit organisation and has in the past invited personalities like the Vice-President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu and former President of India, late Shri Pranab Mukherjee to preside over their events.
Past winners include, among others include, Tamil Nadu CM M. K. Stalin, Hemant Soren (CM of Jharkhand), and Manish Sisodia (Deputy CM of Delhi).
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