Jorden Lepcha
A Sikkim bamboo craftsman who revived the weaving of traditional Lepcha hats and trains others free, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2024.
- Padma Shri 2024
- Sikkim
Heroes from Sikkim
People from the state of Sikkim whose work we have profiled.
Showing 1–4 of 4 heroes
Khandu Wangchuk Bhutia
A Sikkim thangka painter who has painted monastery murals and taught about 350 poor children free since 1982, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2022.
- Padma Shri 2022
- Sikkim
Naren Gurung
A Sikkimese folk singer, composer and researcher who has spent decades reviving Nepali folk songs and dances, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2025.
- Padma Shri 2025
- Sikkim
Tula Ram Upreti
A farmer from Sikkim who has grown his crops for decades with nothing but animal manure, honoured with the Padma Shri in 2023.
- Padma Shri 2023
- Sikkim