Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Padma Awardees Reflect on Social Commitment
Dr. S.G. Susheelamma and Dr. Suresh Hanagavadi are two people who received the Padma Shri award, which is a big honor in India.
Dr. Susheelamma started a place called Sumangali Seva Ashrama to help women and children and make villages better.
She began with very little money and now helps thousands of people.
Dr. Hanagavadi works with people who have a disease called hemophilia.
He started a center to help these people get free treatment and support.
Both of them are very happy and grateful for the award and want to keep helping more people.
Dr. S.G. Susheelamma and Dr. Suresh Hanagavadi received the Padma Shri awards for their contributions to society.
Dr. Susheelamma founded Sumangali Seva Ashrama, focusing on women empowerment, child protection, and rural development.
Dr. Hanagavadi established a center for hemophilia patients, providing free treatment and support.
Both awardees expressed gratitude and a commitment to continuing their social work.
The awards recognize their decades of service and dedication to their respective fields.
- Who
- Dr. S.G. Susheelamma and Dr. Suresh Hanagavadi, recipients of the Padma Shri awards from Karnataka.
- What
- Reflection on their journeys and social commitment after receiving the Padma Shri awards.
- When
- On Monday, the awardees shared their journeys with IANS.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Why
- To highlight their contributions to society and their commitment to social service.
- Dr. S.G. Susheelamma
- Founder of Sumangali Seva Ashrama, worked for women empowerment, child protection, and rural development.
- Dr. Suresh Hanagavadi
- Professor at JJM Medical College, associated with Karnataka Haemophilia Society.
- Sumangali Seva Ashrama
- Organization working in Magadi and Bandipur regions for tribal welfare.
- Karnataka Haemophilia Society
- Provides free treatment and support for hemophilia patients.
- Padma Awards
- Highest civilian honors in India, awarded for exceptional contributions.