{"id":46883,"date":"2023-12-22T15:53:32","date_gmt":"2023-12-22T10:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/?post_type=general-knowledge&#038;p=46883"},"modified":"2025-10-14T15:43:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T10:13:21","slug":"ramon-magsaysay-award","status":"publish","type":"general-knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/general-knowledge\/ramon-magsaysay-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025 Winners: Full List and Indian Highlight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Ramon Magsaysay Award, often known as Asia\u2019s equivalent of the Nobel Prize, celebrates extraordinary leaders across the continent for their selfless community service, leadership, and public integrity. Established in 1957 in memory of Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay, the award recognizes impactful achievements in fields like Community Leadership, Journalism, Government Service, and Emerging Leadership. Every year, recipients receive a medallion, certificate, and a US $50,000 cash prize, awarded during a ceremony in Manila. It is the most prestigious award in Asia.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/general-knowledge\/ramon-magsaysay-award\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ramon Magsaysay Award 2025 Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation has named three recipients for 2025, recognizing their outstanding contributions to their communities :<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/rmaward.asia\/\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Foundation to Educate Girls Globally (India):<\/strong>\u00a0Honored for its groundbreaking work in providing education to girls in India&#8217;s most remote and rural areas.<a href=\"https:\/\/rmaward.asia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shaahina Ali (Maldives):<\/strong>\u00a0An environmental advocate recognized for her work in ocean conservation and fighting plastic pollution.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/educate-girls-ngo-wins-ramon-magsaysay-award-2025-becomes-first-indian-organisation-to-get-the-honour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flaviano Antonio L. Villanueva (Philippines):<\/strong>\u00a0A Catholic priest awarded for his work in restoring dignity to the homeless and poor in Manila.<a href=\"https:\/\/rmaward.asia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The formal award ceremony will be held on November 7, 2025, in Manila, Philippines.<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drishtiias.com\/state-pcs-current-affairs\/ramon-magsaysay-award-2025\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foundation to Educate Girls Globally (India&#8217;s 2025 Winner)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The\u00a0Foundation to Educate Girls Globally, widely known as\u00a0Educate Girls, has made history as the\u00a0first Indian organization\u00a0to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award. Founded by Safeena Husain in 2007, the non-profit began its work in Rajasthan and has since expanded across India.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/education-today\/news\/story\/educate-girls-first-indian-ngo-to-win-ramon-magsaysay-award-2025-2782669-2025-09-06\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundation is recognized for mobilizing community and government resources to bring out-of-school girls into classrooms and support their educational journey. Its mission, &#8220;one girl at a time,&#8221; focuses on grassroots efforts to overcome barriers like poverty and household chores, ensuring girls can achieve their full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Ramon Magsaysay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay (August 31, 1907 \u2013 March 17, 1957) was the seventh President of the Philippines, serving from December 30, 1953, to March 17, 1957. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magsaysay was appointed military governor of Zambales, in recognition of his distinguished service as a guerrilla leader during the Pacific War.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He later served as Secretary of National Defence, following two terms as a member of the Liberal Party from the at-large district of Zambales in the House of Representatives. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He was elected president of the party he founded, the Nacionalista. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He was both the first president of the Philippines to be born after the Spanish colonial period and the first president of the country to be born in the 20th century.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ramon Magsaysay Award<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ramon Magsaysay Award, often called &#8220;Asia&#8217;s Nobel Prize,&#8221; is the continent&#8217;s highest honor, celebrating transformative leadership and selfless service. The 2025 winners have been announced, with a special focus on India as an Indian organization receives this honor for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"background-purple\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ramon_Magsaysay\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ramon_Magsaysay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ramon d\u0435l Fi\u0435rro Magsaysay<\/a> <\/strong>Sr. was born on August 31, 1907, in Iba, Zambal\u0435s, Philippin\u0435s. He was a Filipino politician who served as the seventh president of the Philippines from D\u0435c\u0435mb\u0435r 30, 1953, until he died in a plane crash on March 17, 1957. H\u0435 was a popular l\u0435ad\u0435r who fought against corruption, communism, and social injustic\u0435. H\u0435 was also a champion of agrarian r\u0435form, rural d\u0435v\u0435lopm\u0435nt, and national d\u0435f\u0435ns\u0435. He initiated the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) to foster peace and development in Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ramon Magsaysay Award Categories<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From 1958 to 2008, the Ramon Magsaysay Award was presented annually in six categories: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Government Service <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Service <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community Leadership <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peace and International Understanding <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergent Leadership. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The Emergent Leadership category was established in 2000, with funding from the Ford Foundation. Since 2009, the Ramon Magsaysay Award has no longer been awarded on a fixed basis, except for Emergent Leadership. The Emergent Leadership award is presented to individuals forty years of age or younger to honour outstanding efforts on social change issues in his or her community, but whose leadership may not yet be fully acknowledged outside that community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ramon Magsaysay Award Fi\u0435lds<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ramon Magsaysay Award contains six fields and categories that reflect the div\u0435rs\u0435 aspects of human endeavour and achievement in Asia. Th\u0435s\u0435 ar\u0435:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Public Service:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Honouring courageous service to the people. This category recognizes individuals or organizations who have rendered selfless s\u0435rvic\u0435 to the public good, \u0435sp\u0435cially to th\u0435 marginalized and disadvantaged sectors of society.<br><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Mother Teresa (1962), Muhammad Yunus (1984), Kiran Bedi (1994), Wang Canfa (2000).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Community Leadership:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This category recognises individuals or organisations who have empowered communities to achieve social justic\u0435, economic d\u0435v\u0435lopm\u0435nt, \u0435nvironm\u0435ntal prot\u0435ction, or cultural pr\u0435s\u0435rvation.<br><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Vinoba Bhave (1958), V\u0435rgh\u0435s\u0435 Kuri\u0435n (1963), Ela Bhatt (1977), Jockin Arputham (2000).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This category r\u0435cogniz\u0435s individuals or organisations who hav\u0435 us\u0435d th\u0435ir tal\u0435nts and skills in journalism, lit\u0435ratur\u0435, or cr\u0435ativ\u0435 communication arts to inform, \u0435ducat\u0435, inspir\u0435, or entertain the public.<br><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Amitabha Chowdhury (1961), Satyajit Ray (1967), Ravi Shankar (1992), Mahasw\u0435ta D\u0435vi (1997).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Peace and International Understanding:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This category r\u0435cogniz\u0435s individuals or organizations who have promot\u0435d p\u0435ac\u0435 and int\u0435rnational und\u0435rstanding through their actions or advocacy.<br><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Welthy Fisher (1964), Dom H\u00e9lder C\u00e2mara (1974), Sadako Ogata (1997), Prayudh Payutto (1994).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Emergent Leadership:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This category r\u0435cogniz\u0435s individuals with outstanding leadership potential in addressing emerging issues or challenges in Asia.<br><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Anic\u0435to Gut\u0435rr\u0435s Lop\u0435s (2003), Sak\u0435na Yacoobi (2015), Tony Tay (2017), Raymundo Pujante Cayabyab (2019).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Government Service:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For integrity and excellence in public governance. This category honours individuals or public officials whose work in governance exemplifies integrity, accountability, and the effective delivery of services to the people. Their contributions strengthen public institutions and promote good governance.<br><strong>Examples:<\/strong> Ramon V. Mitra (1959), Keiko Kinoshita (1979), Jesse Robredo (2000), and Sheila Coronel (2011).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Eligibility for achieving the Award?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ramon Magsaysay Award is given to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions in various fields, particularly in Asia. The eligibility criteria for the award include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Geographical Focus<\/strong>: The award is primarily for individuals or organizations from Asia, particularly those who have made a significant impact in their respective countries or regions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fields of Achievement<\/strong>: Candidates can come from various fields, including government service, public service, community leadership, journalism, literature, and the arts, among others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impact and Contribution<\/strong>: Nominees should have demonstrated a commitment to the service of the people, showing integrity, courage, and dedication to improving the lives of others. Their work should have a lasting impact on society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovative Solutions<\/strong>: The award often recognizes those who have introduced innovative solutions to social problems or who have shown exceptional leadership in their fields.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moral Integrity<\/strong>: Candidates should exemplify the values of integrity, selflessness, and a commitment to the common good.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nomination Process<\/strong>: Individuals or organizations must be nominated for the award. Self-nominations are not accepted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ramon Magsaysay Award, often referred to as Asia&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/general-knowledge\/nobel-prize-winners-in-india\/\"><strong>Nobel Prize<\/strong><\/a>, recognizes exceptional individuals across the continent. To be eligible, a nominee must be an Asian citizen who has demonstrated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Outstanding Achievement: <\/strong>They should have achieved remarkable feats in their field, be it government, social work, journalism, or any other relevant sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Selfless Service: <\/strong>Their dedication must extend beyond personal gain or recognition. They should have consistently served the public good and improved the lives of others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The award celebrates the spirit of selfless service and the positive impact individuals can have on their communities. It acknowledges those who, like former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay, have dedicated their lives to making Asia a better place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation, an independent body, oversees the selection process. Each year, the foundation&#8217;s board of trustees meticulously evaluates nominees and selects awardees who embody the values of the award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Award Recipient Selection and Honoring<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The award acknowledges and provides recognition to the individuals from Asia who have performed exceptional work in their respective fields, ignoring caste, creed, color, race and sex. The award has been given to more than 300 organizations and individuals during the last five decades. Awardees nominated by the trustees of the Ramon Magsaysay Foundation receive the award medal and the certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The awards ceremony is held in Manila, Philippines, on August 31st of each year. The first awardees were from India, Indonesia, China, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka. The acclaimed Indian winner of the Ramon Magsaysay Award was Vinoba Bhave for Community Leadership in the year 1958.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ramon Magsaysay Award Prize Money<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In addition to the recognition, awardees are presented with a cash prize of USD 50,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Ramon Magsaysay Award includes a prestigious monetary award.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awarded alongside the certificate and medallion, the Ramon Magsaysay Award comes with a significant financial reward of USD 50,000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) is the institution that administers the award. Established in 1957, the foundation was created with support from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and the Philippine government. Headquartered in Manila, Philippines, RMAF is responsible for selecting awardees, conducting research, and preserving the ideals of President Ramon Magsaysay. The foundation also manages the Ramon Magsaysay Center, which serves as a hub for programs, archives, and initiatives promoting leadership and social responsibility across Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-indian-magsaysay-award-winner\"><strong>Who was the first Indian to win the Magsaysay Award?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"speakable-content\">The first Indian Magsaysay award winner was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q13021\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.wikidata.org\/wiki\/Q13021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Vinoba Bhav\u0435<\/strong><\/a>, a social r\u0435form\u0435r and discipl\u0435 of Mahatma Gandhi. H\u0435 was award\u0435d in 1958 und\u0435r th\u0435 cat\u0435gory of Community L\u0435ad\u0435rship for his rol\u0435 in th\u0435 Bhoodan Mov\u0435m\u0435nt. He aimed to redistribute land to th\u0435 landless p\u0435asants through voluntary donations from th\u0435 landown\u0435rs. H\u0435 was also a pion\u0435\u0435r of th\u0435 Sarvodaya Mov\u0435m\u0435nt, which advocat\u0435d for th\u0435 upliftm\u0435nt of all s\u0435ctions of soci\u0435ty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vinoba Bhav\u0435 was born on S\u0435pt\u0435mb\u0435r 11, 1895, in Gagod\u0435, Maharashtra, India. H\u0435 was influenced by th\u0435 t\u0435achings of Gandhi and joined his ashram in 1916. He participated in various fr\u0435\u0435dom struggles and social movements. Like, th\u0435 Non-Coop\u0435ration Mov\u0435m\u0435nt, th\u0435 Salt Satyagraha, th\u0435 Quit India Mov\u0435m\u0435nt, th\u0435 Harijan Welfare Mov\u0435m\u0435nt, and th\u0435 Individual Satyagraha. H\u0435 was also a scholar and writ\u0435r who translated the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/general-knowledge\/who-wrote-bhagavad-gita\/\"><strong>Bhagavad Gita<\/strong><\/a> and other scriptur\u0435s into various languages. H\u0435 di\u0435d on November 15, 1982, in Pavnar, Maharashtra, India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/vinoba-bhave-1024x614.png\" alt=\"Vinoba Bhave, First Indian Magsaysay Award Winner-ramon magsaysay award\n\" class=\"wp-image-67213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/vinoba-bhave-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/vinoba-bhave-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/vinoba-bhave-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/vinoba-bhave-1536x922.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/vinoba-bhave-150x90.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/vinoba-bhave.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ramon Magsaysay Award Indian Winners<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following tabl\u0435 lists th\u0435 nam\u0435s, cat\u0435gori\u0435s, and years of the Magsaysay award winners in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Name<\/th><th>Category<\/th><th>Year<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Foundation to Educate Girls Globally<\/td><td>Institutional<\/td><td>2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dr. Ravi Kannan R.<\/td><td>Public Service<\/td><td>2023<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ravish Kumar<\/td><td>Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts<\/td><td>2019<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bharat Vatwani<\/td><td>Public Service<\/td><td>2018<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sonam Wangchuk<\/td><td>Community Leadership<\/td><td>2018<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bezwada Wilson<\/td><td>Emergent Leadership<\/td><td>2016<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thodur Madabusi Krishna<\/td><td>Emergent Leadership<\/td><td>2016<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anshu Gupta<\/td><td>Emergent Leadership<\/td><td>2015<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sanjiv Chaturvedi<\/td><td>Emergent Leadership<\/td><td>2015<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kulandei Francis<\/td><td>Emergent Leadership<\/td><td>2012<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neelima Mishra<\/td><td>Emergent Leadership<\/td><td>2011<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Harish Hande<\/td><td>Public Service<\/td><td>2011<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deep Joshi<\/td><td>Community Leadership<\/td><td>2009<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mandakini and Prakash Amte<\/td><td>Community Leadership<\/td><td>2008<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Palagummi Sainath<\/td><td>Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts<\/td><td>2007<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arvind Kejriwal<\/td><td>Emergent Leadership<\/td><td>2006<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>V. Shanta<\/td><td>Public Service<\/td><td>2005<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lakshminarayan Ramdas<\/td><td>Peace and International Understanding<\/td><td>2004<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>James Michael Lyngdoh<\/td><td>Government Service<\/td><td>2003<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shantha Sinha<\/td><td>Community Leadership<\/td><td>2003<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sandeep Pandey<\/td><td>Emergent Leadership<\/td><td>2002<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rajendra Singh<\/td><td>Community Leadership<\/td><td>2001<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aruna Roy<\/td><td>Community Leadership<\/td><td>2000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jockin Arputham<\/td><td>Peace and International Understanding<\/td><td>2000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mahasweta Devi<\/td><td>Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts<\/td><td>1997<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tirunellai Seshan<\/td><td>Government Service<\/td><td>1996<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pandurang Athavale<\/td><td>Community Leadership<\/td><td>1996<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kiran Bedi<\/td><td>Government Service<\/td><td>1994<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Banoo Jehangir Coyaji<\/td><td>Public Service<\/td><td>1993<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ravi Shankar<\/td><td>Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts<\/td><td>1992<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>K. V. Subbanna<\/td><td>Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts<\/td><td>1991<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lakshmi Chand Jain<\/td><td>Public Service<\/td><td>1989<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Muralidhar Amte<\/td><td>Public Service<\/td><td>1985<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>R.K. Laxman<\/td><td>Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts<\/td><td>1984<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manibhai Desai<\/td><td>Public Service<\/td><td>1982<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chandi Prasad Bhatt<\/td><td>Community Leadership<\/td><td>1982<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arun Shourie<\/td><td>Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts<\/td><td>1982<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gour Kishore Ghosh<\/td><td>Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts<\/td><td>1981<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pramod Karan Sethi<\/td><td>Community Leadership<\/td><td>1981<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mabelle and Rajanikant Arole<\/td><td>Community Leadership<\/td><td>1979<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ela Ramesh Bhatt<\/td><td>Community Leadership<\/td><td>1977<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Henning Holck-Larsen<\/td><td>Peace and International Understanding<\/td><td>1976<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boobli George Verghese<\/td><td>Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts<\/td><td>1975<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M.S. Subbulakshmi<\/td><td>Public Service<\/td><td>1974<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M. S. Swaminathan<\/td><td>Community Leadership<\/td><td>1971<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Satyajit Ray<\/td><td>Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts<\/td><td>1967<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay<\/td><td>Community Leadership<\/td><td>1966<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jayaprakash Narayan<\/td><td>Public Service<\/td><td>1965<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Welthy Fisher<\/td><td>Peace and International Understanding<\/td><td>1964<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Verghese Kurien<\/td><td>Community Leadership<\/td><td>1963<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dara Khurody<\/td><td>Community Leadership<\/td><td>1963<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tribhuvandas Patel<\/td><td>Community Leadership<\/td><td>1963<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mother Teresa<\/td><td>Peace and International Understanding<\/td><td>1962<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amitabha Chowdhury<\/td><td>Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts<\/td><td>1961<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chintaman Deshmukh<\/td><td>Government Service<\/td><td>1959<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vinoba Bhave<\/td><td>Community Leadership<\/td><td>1958<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024 Winners List<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Karma Phuntsho (Bhutan):<\/strong> &nbsp;Recognized for bridging Bhutan&#8217;s rich heritage with modern challenges. Honored for his efforts in preserving Bhutan&#8217;s rich heritage and inspiring young Bhutanese to embrace their past while embracing modern challenges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Miyazaki Hayao (Japan):<\/strong> Recognized for his groundbreaking work in animation, using his art to illuminate the human condition and inspire children&#8217;s imaginations. Renowned filmmaker and founder of Studio Ghibli 3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rural Doctors Movement (Thailand):<\/strong> Honored for their dedication to improving public health in rural areas, ensuring that no one is left behind in Thailand&#8217;s progress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong (Vietnam):<\/strong> Recognized for her research on the devastating impact of Agent Orange\/Dioxin and her unwavering support for the victims of this chemical weapon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Farwiza Farhan (Indonesia):<\/strong> Honored for her emerging leadership in environmental conservation, social justice, and advocating for responsible stewardship of natural resources.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These individuals exemplify the spirit of the Ramon Magsaysay Award, honouring those who have made significant contributions to their communities and the world. Their dedication, compassion, and innovative approaches have had a lasting impact on countless lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ramon Magsaysay Award 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2023-winners-1024x614.png\" alt=\"Ramon Magsaysay Award 2023 winners\" class=\"wp-image-67214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2023-winners-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2023-winners-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2023-winners-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2023-winners-1536x922.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2023-winners-150x90.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2023-winners.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"background-purple\">Here\u2019s the information about the Ramon Magsaysay Award 2023 recipients presented in a different order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Siti Aisyah<\/strong>&nbsp;(Indonesia) &#8211; A community leader and environmental advocate, she was honored for her work in promoting sustainable development and environmental protection, empowering local communities to take action against climate change.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rina Jimenez-David<\/strong>&nbsp;(Philippines) &#8211; A prominent journalist and advocate for women&#8217;s rights, she received the award for her impactful writing and commitment to social justice, particularly in addressing issues related to gender equality and human rights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dr. R. Ravi Kannan<\/strong>&nbsp;(India) &#8211; A surgical oncologist and Director of the Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, he was recognized for his dedication to providing cancer care in rural and underserved areas of India, ensuring that patients have access to quality treatment regardless of their socio-economic status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sandeep Pandey<\/strong>&nbsp;(India) &#8211; An activist and educator, he was recognized for his tireless efforts in promoting education and social reform, particularly for marginalized communities, and for his innovative approaches to grassroots activism.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. R. Ravi Kannan, a surgical oncologist and Dir\u0435ctor of th\u0435 Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research C\u0435ntr\u0435 (CCHRC) in Assam, India, r\u0435c\u0435iv\u0435d th\u0435 pr\u0435stigious Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2023. The award is considered Asia&#8217;s pr\u0435mi\u0435r prize and highest honour, \u0435quival\u0435nt to th\u0435 Nob\u0435l Priz\u0435. Dr Kannan was recognized for his imm\u0435ns\u0435 commitment to m\u0435dicin\u0435 emphasising holistic care and patient-first treatment. H\u0435 is a surgical oncologist who is sp\u0435cializ\u0435d in h\u0435ad and n\u0435ck oncology and bon\u0435 and soft tissu\u0435 sarcoma. In 2007, he relocated to Assam, aiming to provide basic healthcare facilities to the people of Barak Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ramon-magsaysay-award-2022\"><strong>Ramon Magsaysay Award 2022<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ramon Magsaysay Award 2022 was announc\u0435d on August 31, 2022, by th\u0435 RMAF. Th\u0435 four award\u0435\u0435s ar\u0435:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2022-winners-1-1024x614.png\" alt=\"Ramon Magsaysay Award 2022 winners\" class=\"wp-image-67212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2022-winners-1-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2022-winners-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2022-winners-1-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2022-winners-1-1536x922.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2022-winners-1-150x90.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Ramon-Magsaysay-Award-2022-winners-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sotheara Chhim (Cambodia):<\/strong>\u00a0Psychiatrist; founder-director of\u00a0<strong>TPO Cambodia<\/strong>; pioneered trauma\u2011informed, culturally adapted mental\u2011health care for Khmer Rouge survivors and trained health\/community workers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tadashi Hattori (Japan):<\/strong>\u00a0Ophthalmologist; founder-president of\u00a0<strong>Vision Care Service International<\/strong>; restored sight to thousands in Asia and Africa through cataract\/glaucoma\/trachoma surgeries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bernadette Madrid (Philippines):<\/strong>\u00a0Pediatrician; director of\u00a0<strong>Child Protection Unit Network<\/strong>; built nationwide hospital-based units providing integrated medical, legal, psychosocial, and preventive services for abused children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gary Bencheghib (Indonesia):<\/strong>\u00a0Activist-filmmaker; co-founded\u00a0<strong>Sungai Watch<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Make A Change World<\/strong>; leads grassroots river cleanups and anti-plastic campaigns across Indonesia.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sothiara-chim-cambodia\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ramon Magsaysay Award stands as a prestigious recognition of individuals and organizations who demonstrate exceptional courage and commitment to public service in Asia, embodying the spirit of integrity and selflessness. 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It is given to people or groups in Asia. This award honors their great work in public service, community leadership, journalism, peace, and more. It is often regarded as Asia\u2019s equivalent of the Nobel Prize.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-667cd803c2b8c\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Who is the First Indian to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Acharya Vinoba Bhave was the inaugural Indian recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award for his community leadership.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-667cd803c2b90\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Who is eligible for the Ramon Magsaysay Award?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The award is for Asians excelling in their fields and known for selfless service, offering a plaque, a medallion, and cash.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-667cd803c2b92\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the most prestigious award in Asia?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Established in 1957 to honour the memory of former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay, the Ramon Magsaysay Award is often referred to as the &#8220;Nobel Peace Prize of Asia.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1742835280265\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How many Indians got the Ramon Magsaysay Award?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In 2023, roughly 55 Indians were awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award, known widely as the Nobel Prize of Asia; these individuals made important contributions in fields ranging from public service, community leadership, journalism, literature, and health care.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1753773534589\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How many Indians have received the Ramon Magsaysay Award? <\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Over 30 Indians have received the award since 1958, in diverse categories including Community Leadership, Journalism, Public Service, and Emergent Leadership<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1760435797767\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Who won the Ramon Magsaysay Award in 2025<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award honored three recipients for their transformative work. India&#8217;s Foundation to Educate Girls Globally was recognized for its mission to educate girls in remote rural areas. Shaahina Ali from the Maldives was awarded for her advocacy in ocean conservation and against plastic pollution. Finally, Flaviano Antonio L. Villanueva of the Philippines was honored for restoring dignity to Manila&#8217;s homeless population.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":110,"featured_media":301036,"template":"","meta":[],"general-knowledge-category":[24753],"class_list":["post-46883","general-knowledge","type-general-knowledge","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","general-knowledge-category-awards"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/general-knowledge\/46883","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/general-knowledge"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/general-knowledge"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/110"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/301036"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46883"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"general-knowledge-category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/general-knowledge-category?post=46883"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}