National Awardee Vivek Joshi

National Awardee Vivek Joshi—honoured by President Shri Pranab Mukherjee in 2016—is an inspiring author, motivational speaker, and disability activist dedicated to transforming lives. His book Lafz Masoom was released by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, and Sankalp Se Srishti by Shri Ashok Mittal, both spreading messages of belief, resilience, and vision. Associated with Kick Drug Australia, Vivek Joshi has delivered 200+ motivational lectures in schools and colleges, guiding youth toward a drug-free, disciplined, and purposeful life. As President of Madhav Sewa Society, he provides free education to more than 500 able and disabled students, proving that inclusion creates brighter futures. His mother, honoured as Iconic Mother of India by President Shri Ram Nath Kovind in 2017, has been his greatest inspiration, instilling in him values of compassion, courage, and service. Together, they represent a legacy of hope, resilience, and dedication to humanity.