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Two Indians Bezwada Wilson and TM Krishna, have been conferred the Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2016.
Bezwada Wilson is a human right activist who was born in Karnataka, has been lauded for his efforts towards "asserting the inalienable right to a life of human dignity."
While south Indian classical musician TM Krishna who is born in Chennai has been awarded for "ensuring social inclusiveness in culture."
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award, named after former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay, to honour "greatness of spirit in selfless service to the peoples of Asia".
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