The highly prestigious national award Champions of Change Award 2021 was organized on 26 February 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Former Hon’ble President of India Sh. Ram Nath Kovind was the Chief Guest of the occasion. Sh. Ram Nath Kovind conferred the awardees with Gold medal and certificates.

The dignitaries who were awarded were Union Minister, Revolutionary Laxmi Sehgal, Legendary author Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, Pt Chhannulal Misra, Sub Major Sanjay Kumar, Former PS to Hon'ble PM of India Sh Nripendra Misra, Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, Sh Anuj Wahi, Dr Sundeep Aanand, Former Union Minister Ashok Pradhan, Founder of MeghaShrey NGO Seema Singh, Film Actress Juhi Chawla, Indian actor R Madhavan, Astrologer Sohini Sastri, Dr Mir Jawad Zar Khan, Dhyara Batra, and Sh Debashish Patnaik.   

Shri Ramdhari Singh Dinkar was a legendary Indian author and poet who is widely regarded as one of the greatest literary figures in Hindi language. He was born on September 23, 1908, in Bihar, India. Throughout his lifetime, Dinkar created an impressive body of work that includes poetry, essays, plays, and translations. His writing is characterized by a powerful and evocative use of language, deep philosophical insights, and a commitment to social justice and human dignity.

Dinkar's most famous works include "Rashmirathi," "Kurukshetra," "Urvashi," and "Parashuram ki Pratiksha." These works continue to be widely read and celebrated for their deep understanding of human nature and the complexities of the world around us.

In recognition of his contribution to Hindi literature, Dinkar has received numerous awards and accolades, including the Padma Bhushan and Sahitya Akademi Award. The legendary figure had also been nominated thrice for Rajya Sabha for his contribution in the rich Indian literature during the freedom struggle.

Shri Ramdhari Singh Dinkar has been accorded with the Champions of Change award, 2021 for making significant contributions to their field, and whose work has had a positive impact on society. Through his writing, Dinkar inspired generations of Indians to strive for excellence, to fight for their rights, and to build a better future for themselves and their country.

Champions of Change is an Indian award, for promoting Gandhian values, (Swachata), community service and social development in Aspirational (undeveloped) districts in India, selected by Justice K.G. Balakrishnan, Former Chief Justice of India and Former Chairman NHRC along with former judges of the Supreme Court of India, diplomats and senior journalists.

Interactive Forum on Indian Economy annually organizes Champions of Change Award at International, National and state-Level in India and it is usually presented by the President, Vice-President, Governor or the constitutional persons of India. From this year onwards, this award will be organized internationally at Washington DC, USA by the name of ‘Global Champion of Change’. Advocate Nandan Jha is the founder and Chairman of Champions of Change Award.