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MUMBAI:
India’s leading English news channel and Reliance Industries
Limited, India’s largest private sector enterprise, are proud
to announce the third edition of Real Heroes, an annual felicitation
that recognises the unknown and unsung heroes of India who have
selflessly dedicated their lives to improving the lot of the common
man and the betterment of society as a whole. Since its inception
in the year 2008, Real Heroes has developed into a movement that
turns the spotlight on the champions of change in our society and
brings forth their work. These Potential Real Heroes who will serve
as a source of inspiration to thousands of other Indians are identified
by the nationwide network of IBN18 reporters. The CNN-IBN editorial
board then shortlists the 24 Real Heroes from across India (6 from
each zone) North, South, East & West and their work is classified
under one of these categories: Women Welfare, Social Welfare, Health
and Disability, Youth, Education and Children & Sports.
These
Real Heroes will also be showcased in four special half hour episodes
every Saturday February 27 to March 20 on CNN-IBN, IBN7 and IBN
LOKMAT. One segment in each of these half hour specials will also
focus on Real Heroes from previous editions highlighting their fund
aided work post felicitation by CNN-IBN & RIL.
A cash
prize of Rs.5 lakhs each will be awarded to these Real Heroes who
have worked tirelessly, to provide unique solutions for issues impacting
the community, thereby setting a worthy example for the rest of
society. For more information on the initiative, log on to www.realheroes.com
Speaking
on the initiative, Nita Ambani, President, Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation
said, “We are proud to be associated with Real Heroes, a movement
to honour the men and women who have been working with never ending
courage and unflagging dedication to make a better society for their
countrymen to live in. We are sure that their inspiring stories
will serve as a beacon of inspiration for many others.”
Rajdeep
Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, IBN18 Network added, “Real Heroes
is a movement that recognises the sterling efforts of those selfless
individuals who have quietly dedicated their lives to improving
the lot of others without any expectation of reward or recognition
for themselves, We hope that by highlighting these outstanding men
and women we will inspire many others to come forth and work towards
building a more equitable society.”
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