Anke Gowda, a 75-year-old former bus conductor, has been honored with a Padma Award for establishing Pustaka Mane, a library in Karnataka housing 20 lakh books. He dedicated his life's savings and sold property to build this vast collection, making knowledge accessible to all in his village.
Why this 75-year-old conductor was awarded the Padma Shri
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Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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