Dhanbad's Ravi Kumar Nishad to Receive National Glory Award 2026 for Social Impact

• Ravi Kumar Nishad, founder of Jai Dharti Maa Foundation from Dhanbad, Jharkhand, will receive the National Glory Award 2026 on Republic Day.
• The award recognizes his extensive contributions to environmental protection, farmer empowerment, educational assistance, and rural development.
• His foundation has planted over 3 lakh saplings, trained 17,890 farmers, assisted 13,780 students, and provided employment training to 17,560 youth and women.
• Nishad's efforts include making barren land fertile, cultivating various crops, and producing 3 lakh exotic mango saplings, benefiting 12,000 farmers.
• A personal tragedy—his mother's death due to pollution—motivated his lifelong dedication to environmental causes.

Why It Matters: Dhanbad's Ravi Kumar Nishad honored with National Glory Award 2026 for impactful social and environmental work.