Mumbai: NDTV, a trailblazer in Indian TV news and digital journalism, has announced its prestigious NDTV Infrashakti Awards 2024, with knowledge partner Infravision Foundation, that recognises numerous infrastructure initiatives that illuminate India's true growth story. The awards showcase the pulse of our vibrant country, celebrating infrastructure advancements that have the potential to transform lives and foster community connectivity. The awards will spotlight many remarkable individuals and institutional efforts that inspire innovation and excellence on the road to a Viksit Bharat in the presence of Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari; Ports, Shipping and Waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal; and Petroleum and Natural Gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

Comprising of six jury-selected categories and one popular choice/viewers' choice category, the NDTV Infrashakti Awards 2024 categories are Rural Infra Pioneer, Renewable Energy Star, Water Saviour, Urban Infra Hero, Infra Visionary, and Transport Trailblazer. Additionally, the People’s Choice Award under the Inclusive Infrastructure category allows the people of India to cast their votes, and get their voice heard.

The NDTV Infrashakti Awards 2024 will be judged by an esteemed panel of five jury members: Prime Minister's economic advisory council chairman Dr Bibek Debroy; GSK Pharmaceuticals’ chairperson and HDFC Ltd's former MD Renu Sud Karnad; Dilip Cherian, an image guru specialising in litigation landscaping and policy analysis; Gul Panag, an actor, sustainability advocate, and social activist; and Professor G Raghuram, former director, IIMB, and professor Emeritus at Gujarat Maritime University.

As an integral component of NDTV's expansive Infrashakti campaign, 'INFRASTRUCTURE: INDIA'S GROWTH STORY,' the campaign showcases how sustainable infrastructure embodies a vital synergy between climate mitigation and economic growth, offering a tremendous opportunity for positive change.

By recognising and celebrating the efforts of those transforming India’s infrastructure landscape, the NDTV Infrashakti Awards aim to inspire further innovation and excellence in the sector. These awards honour the visionaries driving India’s growth story and making significant contributions to a sustainable future.

To watch the awards tune in to NDTV 24x7 and NDTV Profit on 2 July 2024, 4 pm onwards. For more information and updates, visit Infrashakti Awards 2024 .