Jiyo Dil Se Awards Winner Season 9

Meet Jakir Pathan, a driver from Nashik, Maharashtra, Winner No.2 of LIC presents Jiyo Dil Se Award Season 9. Zakir helped the needy during the entire lockdown with daily essentials from his own savings. Do share the video.

Jiyo Dil Se Awards Winner Season 9

Meet Ghanshyam Sonawane, an Assistant Police Inspector from...

Jiyo Dil Se Awards Winner Season 9

Meet Ghanshyam Sonawane, an Assistant Police Inspector from ...

The Award


Jiyo Dil Se Awards is an attempt to identify and recognize the indomitable spirit of the common man towards the betterment of society. The initiative took shape in 2013 and is moving forward in its ninth year, this year. In the last 8 years, 231 winners rose to fame who became role models for millions across the nation. The 9th season comes at the backdrop when the world is recovering from a rude shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. The year 2020 witnessed the unprecedented human services done to save mankind by many individuals. It, therefore, becomes imperative to identify the saviors and recognize them in this year’s edition. In compliance with government advisories in many states, season 9 will be a digital edition.


In Pics


Success Story


Season VIII Winners

Award Categories


Initiatives taken by individuals towards providing education / further education to underserved areas / migrant populations, improving the skill sets of population through vocational training etc.

  • Preschool, Balwadis, etc.
  • Primary formal schooling
  • Secondary formal schooling
  • College / Technical Higher education
  • Non formal schooling / literacy for out of school kids
  • Coaching / tuition/after school support
  • Teacher training
  • Adult / continuing education
  • Research
  • Educational computer education
  • Principal / leadership training
  • Technology in education (other than computer education)
  • Life skills training
  • Providing scholarships / sponsorships
  • Education for the mentally / physically challenged
  • Other educational activities
  • Any other

Initiatives taken for prevention of child labour, nutritional care, overall development of children.

  • Prevention of child labour
  • Prevention of child abuse / child marriage
  • Providing / caring for deprived / under privileged / challenged kids of the society
  • Child care center
  • Behavior modification
  • Early detection assessment early Intervention
  • Prevention of malnutrition
  • Speech therapy
  • Other child care & development activities
  • Any other

Initiatives taken for the development of sport related facilities or infrastructure and promoting sports culture.

  • Development of grounds / stadiums
  • Development & promotion of sports for under privileged & deprived
  • Development of national sport (Hockey)
  • Development of rural sport
  • Promotion of sports at secondary school
  • Other sports development activities
  • Any other

Initiatives taken towards preservation of environmental and natural resources including protection of animals and birds in India.

  • Prevention & control of pollution
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Sustainable forestry
  • Recycling of waste
  • Conservation, biodiversity & preservation of natural resources
  • Protection & care for animals and birds
  • Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation, etc
  • Promoting environmental concerns
  • Sustainable water management including water shed
  • Renewable energy
  • Other conservation & environmental activities
  • Any other

Creation of employment opportunities, creating public infrastructure, awareness programs (environment, sanitation, health related etc.)Initiatives taken for empowerment of weaker sections of the society (minorities, caste ,women etc).

  • Initiatives to provide electricity, drinking water in backward areas
  • Making and developing of open areas
  • Public administration
  • Provisions of telephone and internet
  • Public transport facilities
  • Microenterprises
  • Empowerment of weaker sections (women, caste, minorities etc.)
  • Vocational training / ITI / Finishing schools / placement
  • Agriculture & extension services
  • Cooperatives / Producer Owned Companies
  • Building livelihood capacity (SHG training, etc.)
  • Any other

Initiatives undertaken towards promoting health and well being/sanitation concerns and providing medical treatment for the betterment of society.

  • Hospitals
  • Health camps
  • Hospice / home care / palliative care
  • Emergency & crisis intervention
  • Medical treatment
  • Mental health treatment & counseling
  • Blood / organ / stem cell banks
  • Diagnostics
  • Public health education
  • Cataract surgeries
  • Prosthetics / calipers / wheelchair provision
  • Financial aid for medical expenses
  • Dialysis
  • Adolescent / maternal health & nutrition
  • Neo-natal / early child healthcare and nutrition
  • Disability treatment (mentally & physically challenged)
  • De-addiction services
  • Medical education & training
  • Medical research
  • Other health & sanitation activities
  • Any other

Initiatives taken towards reviving / sustaining art & culture, protection of cultural infrastructure and heritage and promotion of tourism in various states of India.

  • Reviving culture & art on the verge of extinction
  • Development / promotion of culture & art
  • Traditional and artisanal crafts / performing arts
  • Promote tourism to States
  • Assistance for research in cultural activities
  • Promotion and strengthening of regional and local museums
  • Preservation & Development of Cultural heritage
  • Other culture & art activities
  • Any other

Initiatives taken for protecting women against exploitation and violence of any kind, promoting education and employment, and improving the cultural & social stand of women in society.

  • Prevention of female feticide
  • Curb violence against women
  • Creating employment for women by providing formal / non formal trainings
  • Education on family planning
  • Women welfare homes / Old age homes
  • Prevention of women trafficking
  • Improving Social & Cultural standing of women in the society
  • Other women welfare & empowerment activities
  • Any other

Initiatives taken for reviving the entertainment industry, cinemas and who mobilizes the power of entertainment for positive social change

  • Reviving cinema
  • Theaters for social cause
  • Road shows
  • Movies addressing a key issue in India/or on any community
  • Plays
  • Any other

Using technology through Digital or social media platforms for the upliftment of society and betterment. Technology or digital is the core of the initiative to solve a social problem..

  • Upliftment in education
  • Welfare in economic
  • Welfare in the environment
  • Upliftment in child welfare
  • Women welfare
  • Welfare in art & Culture
  • Upliftment in health and sanitation

Initiatives taken for empowerment of weaker sections of the society (minorities, caste ,women etc).

  • Microenterprises
  • Empowerment of weaker sections (women, caste, minorities etc.)
  • Vocational training / ITI / Finishing schools / placement
  • Agriculture & extension services
  • Cooperatives / Producer Owned Companies
  • Building livelihood capacity (SHG training, etc.)
  • Microenterprises
  • Empowerment of weaker sections (women, caste, minorities etc.)
  • Vocational training / ITI / Finishing schools / placement
  • Agriculture & extension services
  • Cooperatives / Producer Owned Companies
  • Building livelihood capacity (SHG training, etc.)
  • Any other

Award Categories


Initiatives taken by individuals towards providing education / further education to underserved areas / migrant populations, improving the skill sets of population through vocational training etc.

  • Preschool, Balwadis, etc.
  • Primary formal schooling
  • Secondary formal schooling
  • College / Technical Higher education
  • Non formal schooling / literacy for out of school kids
  • Coaching / tuition/after school support
  • Teacher training
  • Adult / continuing education
  • Research
  • Educational computer education
  • Principal / leadership training
  • Technology in education (other than computer education)
  • Life skills training
  • Providing scholarships / sponsorships
  • Education for the mentally / physically challenged
  • Other educational activities
  • Any other

Initiatives taken for prevention of child labour, nutritional care, overall development of children.

  • Prevention of child labour
  • Prevention of child abuse / child marriage
  • Providing / caring for deprived / under privileged / challenged kids of the society
  • Child care center
  • Behavior modification
  • Early detection assessment early Intervention
  • Prevention of malnutrition
  • Speech therapy
  • Other child care & development activities
  • Any other

Initiatives taken for the development of sport related facilities or infrastructure and promoting sports culture.

  • Development of grounds / stadiums
  • Development & promotion of sports for under privileged & deprived
  • Development of national sport (Hockey)
  • Development of rural sport
  • Promotion of sports at secondary school
  • Other sports development activities
  • Any other

Initiatives taken towards preservation of environmental and natural resources including protection of animals and birds in India.

  • Prevention & control of pollution
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Sustainable forestry
  • Recycling of waste
  • Conservation, biodiversity & preservation of natural resources
  • Protection & care for animals and birds
  • Sewage and refuse disposal, sanitation, etc
  • Promoting environmental concerns
  • Sustainable water management including water shed
  • Renewable energy
  • Other conservation & environmental activities
  • Any other

Initiatives undertaken towards promoting health and well being/sanitation concerns and providing medical treatment for the betterment of society.

  • Hospitals
  • Health camps
  • Hospice / home care / palliative care
  • Emergency & crisis intervention
  • Medical treatment
  • Mental health treatment & counseling
  • Blood / organ / stem cell banks
  • Diagnostics
  • Public health education
  • Cataract surgeries
  • Prosthetics / calipers / wheelchair provision
  • Financial aid for medical expenses
  • Dialysis
  • Adolescent / maternal health & nutrition
  • Neo-natal / early child healthcare and nutrition
  • Disability treatment (mentally & physically challenged)
  • De-addiction services
  • Medical education & training
  • Medical research
  • Other health & sanitation activities
  • Any other

Initiatives taken towards reviving / sustaining art & culture, protection of cultural infrastructure and heritage and promotion of tourism in various states of India.

  • Reviving culture & art on the verge of extinction
  • Development / promotion of culture & art
  • Traditional and artisanal crafts / performing arts
  • Promote tourism to States
  • Assistance for research in cultural activities
  • Promotion and strengthening of regional and local museums
  • Preservation & Development of Cultural heritage
  • Other culture & art activities
  • Any other

Initiatives taken for protecting women against exploitation and violence of any kind, promoting education and employment, and improving the cultural & social stand of women in society.

  • Prevention of female feticide
  • Curb violence against women
  • Creating employment for women by providing formal / non formal trainings
  • Education on family planning
  • Women welfare homes / Old age homes
  • Prevention of women trafficking
  • Improving Social & Cultural standing of women in the society
  • Other women welfare & empowerment activities
  • Any other

Using technology through Digital or social media platforms for the upliftment of society and betterment. Technology or digital is the core of the initiative to solve a social problem..

  • Upliftment in education
  • Welfare in economic
  • Welfare in the environment
  • Upliftment in child welfare
  • Women welfare
  • Welfare in art & Culture
  • Upliftment in health and sanitation

Initiatives taken for empowerment of weaker sections of the society (minorities, caste ,women etc).

  • Microenterprises
  • Empowerment of weaker sections (women, caste, minorities etc.)
  • Vocational training / ITI / Finishing schools / placement
  • Agriculture & extension services
  • Cooperatives / Producer Owned Companies
  • Building livelihood capacity (SHG training, etc.)
  • Microenterprises
  • Empowerment of weaker sections (women, caste, minorities etc.)
  • Vocational training / ITI / Finishing schools / placement
  • Agriculture & extension services
  • Cooperatives / Producer Owned Companies
  • Building livelihood capacity (SHG training, etc.)
  • Any other