Veteran social activist Jumde Yomgam Gamlin from Arunachal Pradesh has been awarded the Padma Shri for over three decades of dedicated work in social reform and drug de-addiction. Founder of the NGO Mother’s Vision, she runs a 30-bed spiritual-based rehabilitation centre that has helped over 700 individuals. Her initiatives include anti-drug campaigns, women’s empowerment, and vocational training, benefiting more than 2,000 women. Her holistic approach to healing and livelihood has transformed lives in Upper Siang district. Praised by CM Pema Khandu, she was also honored with the Bharat Vibhushan Puraskar in 2024, marking her as a key social reformer in the northeast.