They were instituted to recognize the extraordinary work done by Districts/implementing units and Central/State organisations for the welfare of common citizens.
SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch launched the 'Manthan', a six-week-long ideathon, in association with various institutions including BSE, NSE, NSDL, CDSL, KFintech, CAMS, LinkInTime and MCX.
Author Geetanjali Shree's novel 'Tomb of Sand' on Thursday became the first Hindi language work of fiction to be shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to be honoured with the first Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award at the 80th annual Master Deenanath Mangeshkar Awards ceremony on April 24.