Itanagar, Jan 27: Jumde Yomgam Gamlin, a renowned social worker from West Siang district, has been conferred the prestigious Padma Shri Award for her tireless efforts in drug de-addiction and rehabilitation.

Gamlin, who founded Mother’s Vision, an NGO with a 30-bedded de-addiction centre, has dedicated three decades to social work, empowering over 700 individuals to overcome addiction and 2,000 women through vocational training. Her selfless service has earned her the Padma Shri Award, recognizing her as a champion of social change.