Dehradun, Nov. 6 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday felicitated folk singer Narendra Singh Negi and actor Hemant Pandey with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Rajyotsav ceremony held at Parade Ground in Dehradun.

Selected for the years 2024 and 2025 under the Uttarakhand Film Policy-2024, both dignitaries were recognised for their remarkable contributions to Uttarakhandi cinema and the arts. Each artist received a cash prize of Rs 2 lakh along with a citation.

Folk singer Narendra Singh Negi was conferred the honour for the year 2024. Through his folk songs, he has enriched the cultural identity of the state by giving voice to Uttarakhand's folk culture, traditions, social conc...