Who among the following is the winner of ‘Himalay Prahari’ Award 2023 ?

Dhoom Singh Negi
Arvind Arora
Tara Gandhi
Vijay Jardhari

The correct answer is (a) Dhoom Singh Negi.

Dhoom Singh Negi is a mountaineer and environmentalist from Uttarakhand, India. He has been awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, for his contributions to mountaineering and environmental conservation. He is the founder of the Himalayan Environmental Studies and Research Foundation (Himalayan E.S.R.F.), an organization that works to protect the environment of the Himalayas.

Arvind Arora is a businessman from Delhi, India. He is the founder and chairman of the Arora Group, a conglomerate with interests in the real estate, infrastructure, and energy sectors. He is also the chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the apex chamber of commerce and industry in India.

Tara Gandhi is a social worker from Mumbai, India. She is the founder and director of the Tara Foundation, an organization that works to improve the lives of women and children in India. She is also the recipient of the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award.

Vijay Jardhari is a politician from Haryana, India. He is a member of the Indian National Congress and has served as a member of the Haryana Legislative Assembly. He is also the president of the Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee.

The ‘Himalay Prahari’ Award is an annual award given by the Government of India to individuals who have made significant contributions to the conservation of the Himalayas. The award was instituted in 2001 and is given in the following categories:

  • Mountaineering
  • Environmental conservation
  • Research
  • Education
  • Public service

The award consists of a cash prize, a citation, and a memento.