Arunachal Pradesh’s Yanung Jamoh Lego Honored as “Adi Queen of Herbs” with Padma Shri

Itanagar: Yanung Jamoh Lego, a 58-year-old herbal medicine expert from the Adi Community in Arunachal Pradesh, to be conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri Award, earning her the title of “Adi Queen of Herbs.” Her remarkable contributions to herbal medicine, despite financial constraints and personal challenges, have played a crucial role in reviving the traditional…

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India’s “Hasti Kanya” Parbati Baruah, First Female Elephant Mahout, Honored with Padma Shri

Guwahati: Parbati Baruah, renowned as “Hasti Kanya” from Assam has scripted history by becoming India’s first woman mahout to receive the prestigious Padma Shri Award. Breaking gender stereotypes, she has carved a niche for herself in the traditionally male-dominated field of elephant care and management. Parbati Baruah’s noteworthy achievements include her unwavering commitment to mitigating…

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