At this year's Padma Awards ceremony, social worker Hirbai Ibrahim Lobi stole the show with an emotional moment as she placed her hands affectionately on President Droupadi Murmu's shoulders. The Siddi community member from Gujarat's Gir Somnath district dedicated her life to improving the lives of women and children in her community, particularly through education, financial independence, and better farming practices. Despite losing her parents at a young age and being married at 14 without formal education, Lobi became an educator herself by learning from radio programs and passing on knowledge to others. Her work impacted more than 700 lives in various ways, including opening bank accounts, creating employment opportunities, and improving access to education for children. Lobi's legacy includes founding the Mahila Vikas Foundation and being associated with the Adivasi Mahila Sangh. She passed away at the age of 65 on January 24, 2025, leaving behind a significant void in the Siddi community.