Why this 75-year-old conductor was awarded the Padma Shri

2026-01-27 - 17:20

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.