Amit Shah, CM Dhami Honour Narendra Singh Negi and Hemant Pandey with Lifetime Achievement Awards
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and CM Pushkar Singh Dhami present Lifetime Achievement Awards to folk singer Narendra Singh Negi and actor Hemant Pandey.
In a grand celebration of art and culture, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami felicitated legendary folk singer Narendra Singh Negi and acclaimed actor Hemant Pandey with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The prestigious honour was presented during the Rajyotsav ceremony held at the Parade Ground in Dehradun.
Celebrating the Icons of Uttarakhandi Cinema and Art
The awards were granted under the framework of the Uttarakhand Film Policy-2024, recognizing the monumental contributions these artists have made to the state's cinematic and cultural landscape. Both recipients were awarded a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh along with a formal citation.
The Voice of the Hills: Narendra Singh Negi
Folk singer Narendra Singh Negi was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2024. Negi has been instrumental in preserving and promoting the cultural identity of the region. His songs are not merely melodies but serve as a mirror to Uttarakhand's folk culture, traditions, and the deep-seated social concerns and sentiments of its people.
The Screen Legend: Hemant Pandey
Joining the ranks of the honoured was celebrated actor Hemant Pandey, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2025. Pandey's work in cinema has brought significant recognition to the arts of the state, marking a legacy of excellence in acting.
Vision for a 'Viksit Uttarakhand'
Addressing the gathering at the Rajyotsav ceremony, Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke about the BJP-led government's ambitious roadmap for the state. He highlighted that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state is moving rapidly toward development.
Amit Shah emphasized that the BJP played a pivotal role in the very creation of Uttarakhand and viewed the celebration of the state's Foundation Day as a symbol of pride and resolve. He made a bold pledge, stating that as India marches toward the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' goal, 'Devbhoomi' Uttarakhand is on track to become the first state in the country to achieve fully developed status.
"The progress made toward a 'Viksit Uttarakhand' under the leadership of Modi ji and Pushkar Singh Dhami is a significant milestone, and we take great pride in this achievement," said Amit Shah.
Other Notable Recognitions
The spirit of honoring excellence has been consistent in the state. Earlier, on August 31, Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) presented the ‘Bharat Gaurav Awards’ to 22 distinguished individuals at an event on Rajpur Road, Dehradun.
Among the recipients of the lifetime achievement award at that ceremony were:
- Bhanu Prakash Reddy – Member, TTD, Government of Andhra Pradesh
- Tejendra Pal Tyagi – Chairman, Rashtriya Sainik Sanstha
- Sameer Sinha – Former Principal Chief Conservator of Forests