10 achievers announced recipients of 'Valmiki Award' for 2026–27; ceremony scheduled for October 26

The Department of SC Welfare announced that ten individuals who achieved excellence in various fields have been selected for the 2026–27 Sri Maharshi Valmiki Award. The award ceremony will take place at the Convention Hall of Vidhana Soudha on Monday, October 26, on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti. Additionally, a Valmiki Jyothi procession will take place from the Sri Bedara Kannappa Swamy Temple at Maharshi Valmiki Maha Sansthana in Basavanagudi.