New Delhi, Jan. 21 -- Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu's daughter I Deepa Venkat on Monday received Champion of Change Award from former President Pranab Mukherji for her work in the field of social welfare.

These awards were instituted by Interactive Forum for Indian Economy, a GoI recognised not for profit company. First edition of awards for 2018 were presented last year. Deepa venkat has been leading Swarna Bharat Trust for the last 20 years.

The Trust conducts skill development programmes in various trades with over thousands benefiting from them. Free boarding and lodging is provided.

Other recipients of the second edition of awards for 2019 include.. Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren for his work in aspirational districts, Delhi Dy CM Mani...