Kohima: Sano Vamuzo, renowned social worker and educationist from Nagaland, was conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri Award 2024 in the field of Social Service.
The award, the fourth highest civilian honor in India, was presented to her by President Droupadi Murmu during the Civil Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.
Attended by dignitaries including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, the ceremony marked a significant recognition of Sano Vamuzo’s outstanding contributions to society.
“Smt. Vamuzo has worked on wide-ranging issues such as women rights, drug and alcohol abuse, education, health, economic exploitation and deforestation,” the Rashtrapati Bhavan wrote on X, formerly twitter.
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Sano Vamuzo’s achievements were celebrated by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, who extended heartfelt congratulations to her on receiving the Padma Shri Award.
“Congratulations to Smt. Sano Vamuzo on being awarded the Padma Shri for her distinguished service in the field of Social Work. It is a proud moment for the citizens of Nagaland. I wish her good health and long life in the service of people,” Rio wrote.
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