Tarun Uppal, a social activist and son of the soil, being conferred Maharashtra Ratangaurav Puraskar – the best Youth Icon Award, 2019 at a function held at Lokshahir Annabhau Sathe Sanskrutik Kala Rangmandir, Pune for his excellence in the field of social work and youth empowerment. The award ceremony was organised by Vishal Gore, Founder Shalini Foundation in collaboration with Human Rights Council of India.