PM Modi honoured with inaugural Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be honoured with the inaugural Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award, instituted in the honour and memory of Legendary singer Late Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away in February 2022 following multiple organ failure.

PM Modi has been chosen for the inaugural award for his selfless service to the nation and society. The prime minister will receive the award — Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar — on April 24 which marks the 80th death anniversary of Master Deenanath Mangeshkar, the singing legend’s father.

From this year, the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar will be given every year to only one individual who has made path-breaking, spectacular and exemplary contributions to the nation, its people and society.