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FESTIVALS: HONOURS REFLECT INDIA’S CULTURAL RISE
by Editorial Desk May 17 2025, 12:00 am Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins, 45 secsViksit Bharat Commitment Awards spotlight the torchbearers of India's cultural, spiritual, and social awakening, nudging the nation's journey towards global leadership through creativity and conscience. The Daily Eye #Newsdesk reports…
The Viksit Bharat Commitment Awards 2024–25, presented at the landmark Asian Business & Social Forum, stress the growing importance of culture and consciousness in India’s development narrative. Jalpa H. Vithalani’s recognition for her work with Cosmic Heart Gallery symbolizes a wider movement of integrating art, spirituality, and social transformation to define India’s global identity. As the nation accelerates its Viksit Bharat vision, these awards shine a spotlight on leaders who embody purpose-driven innovation, ensuring that India’s rise is rooted in both heritage and forward-looking progress.
National Recognition at Global Platform
New Delhi | The Daily Eye Newsdesk — In a significant milestone for India’s cultural diplomacy, Ms. Jalpa H. Vithalani, Creative Head and Co-Founder of Cosmic Heart Gallery, has been conferred with the Viksit Bharat Commitment Award 2024–25 at the prestigious 25th Asian Business & Social Forum, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The award marks a defining moment in the country’s efforts to amplify voices shaping India’s soft power and social impact.
Presented by Hon’ble Minister Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, the award honours Ms. Vithalani’s pathbreaking contributions to spiritual, meditative, and contemporary art across national and global stages. Under her guidance, Cosmic Heart Gallery has emerged as a transformative space blending consciousness, creativity, and community engagement—earning it the distinction of India’s Greatest Brand Award at the same forum.
Celebrating Visionaries Shaping Viksit Bharat
Organised by AsiaOne Magazine and UWG Media, the summit convened a distinguished gathering of over 14 Ambassadors, Members of Parliament, senior government officials, and business leaders. Among the notable attendees were Shri Om Birla, Hon’ble Speaker of Lok Sabha; Shri Harsh Malhotra, MoS for Corporate Affairs; Shri Anurag Thakur, MP; and Ms. Bansuri Swaraj, alongside international diplomats and top-tier corporate executives.
Key industry figures such as Sidharth Shakdher (CMO, Paytm), Milind Shah (CMO, Morris Garages India), and Dr. Arshi Ayub (CEO, Trust with Trade Group UAE) emphasized the growing intersection of enterprise and ethics, in which awardees like Ms. Vithalani play a pivotal role.
A Testament to Impact and Inspiration
Reflecting on her journey, Ms. Vithalani stated: “This award is not just mine. It belongs to every mentor, collaborator, and community that has walked this journey with me... Impact is born at the intersection of passion and purpose.”
Her diverse work—spanning aviation, healing, art, and social upliftment—embodies the award’s ethos: recognising multifaceted leaders catalysing holistic development.
Recognising Changemakers Across Sectors
The forum also honoured trailblazers whose work continues to redefine excellence:
- Dr. Deepa Malik, Padma Shri awardee and India’s first female Paralympic medallist.
- Dr. Shruti Sharma, education innovator and CEO, Brindavan Group of Institutions.
- Ms. Devyani Jaipuria, education reformist and philanthropist.
- Ms. Ishika Taneja, Guinness World Record holder and spiritual leader.
- Smt. Ruma Devi, rural empowerment leader and recipient of the Nari Shakti Puraskar.
Each awardee’s work highlights a mosaic of efforts contributing to the Viksit Bharat mission—a vision of a developed, equitable, and globally respected India.