<h1>Public service recognition: Sanghamitra Tai Gaikwad honoured for sustained community service, disaster relief, education and health initiatives.</h1> Sanghamitra Tai Gaikwad received a civilian excellence award recognizing sustained social service linked to a 25-year political association and state leadership role; her work includes adopting six villages for free education, running a nursing school, delivering pandemic and disaster relief, advocating women's rights, and promoting the implementation and reach of government welfare schemes.