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Heroes from Mizoram

People from the state of Mizoram whose work we have profiled.

Showing 1–5 of 5 heroes

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K C Runremsangi

A Mizo folk singer and dance teacher who has recorded eight albums of traditional songs, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2023.

  • Padma Shri 2023
  • Mizoram
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Renthlei Lalrawna

A Mizo novelist, translator and education officer who helped drive Mizoram's literacy campaign, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2025.

  • Padma Shri 2025
  • Mizoram
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Sangkhumi Bualchhuak

A Mizoram women's leader who founded the state's first rehabilitation centre for women, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2021.

  • Padma Shri 2021
  • Mizoram
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Sangthankima

Founder of Thutak Nunpuitu Team, which runs Mizoram's largest orphanage and de-addiction centre, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2024.

  • Padma Shri 2024
  • Mizoram
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V L Nghaka

A Mizo educator who founded the Mizoram Hindi Prachar Samiti in 1954 and mediated during the insurgency, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2022.

  • Padma Shri 2022
  • Mizoram