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AWARDS AND HONOURS - February 2019

Feb 2019

Jul 10, 2024

Dr. Arpit Chopra Receives Prestigious Excellence Award for Pioneering Work in Homeopathy

In a significant recognition of his contributions to alternative medicine, Dr. Arpit Chopra, a distinguished homoeopathic practitioner, was bestowed with the Excellence Award at the NDTV MSMES (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) Summit held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The award ceremony, which took place at the Marriott Hotel, saw the presence of several high-ranking state officials and industry leaders.

PM Modi Receives Russia's Highest Civilian Honour for Outstanding Service

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was ceremoniously presented with the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, which was bestowed on him in the year 2019 at St Catherine's Hall of the Moscow Kremlin. The order was presented to the Prime Minister of India for his distinguished contribution to the development of a privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India and friendly ties between the two countries.
The Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called is Russia's highest civilian honour, This prestigious award, established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great, is only granted for the most exceptional civilian or military service to Russia.
The order is named after Saint Andrew, who is revered as the first apostle of Jesus and is considered the patron saint of Russia. Its rich history and selective bestowal make it a symbol of the highest recognition in Russian society and international relations.

Jul 09, 2024

HCLTech's Roshni Nadar Malhotra Receives France's Highest Civilian Honour

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, Chairperson of IT services firm HCLTech, was conferred with the 'Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur' (Knight of the Legion of Honour), the highest civilian award of France.
The award, which recognises outstanding service to France, regardless of recipient's nationality, was instituted in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte.
The award, conferred for outstanding service to France, recognised Nadar Malhotra's business and sustainability contributions and efforts to promote economic ties between France and India.

Maharashtra Wins Best Agriculture State Award for 2024

The 15th Agriculture Leadership Awards Committee announced that Maharashtra won the Best Agriculture State Award for 2024. The announcement was made by the committee headed by Justice P. Sathasivam, former Chief Justice of India and Governor of Kerala.
Eknath Shinde, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, receive the award at a function in New Delhi.
Maharashtra secured this prestigious award due to its innovative agricultural and rural initiatives. The state government's policies and high-impact developmental projects have significantly contributed to agricultural and rural prosperity.

Jul 08, 2024

Tamil Writer Sivashankari Selected for Dr. C. Narayana Reddy National Literary Award

Noted Tamil writer Sivashankari, who has created a wealth of literature in Tamil, was selected for the Dr. C. Narayana Reddy National Literary Award.
Ms. Sivashankari is a recipient of the Saraswati Samman Award also.
The Chennai-based writer has penned 36 novels, 48 mini-novels (navalikas), 150 stories, 15 travelogues, seven volumes of essays, four research papers and two biographies in Tamil.

Jul 06, 2024

President Awards 6 CRPF Personnel, Including 4 Posthumously, for Gallantry

Six Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, including four posthumously, were decorated with military gallantry medals by President Droupadi Murmu during a defence investiture ceremony.
The family members of Inspector Dilip Kumar Das, Head Constable Raj Kumar Yadav and Constables Bablu Rabha and Shambhu Roy received Kirti Chakras (posthumous) from Ms. Murmu. They were recognised for displaying gallant action during an anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur district on April 3, 2021.
Assistant Commandant Bibhor Kumar Singh was awarded the Shaurya Chakra for displaying "exceptional" bravery and continuing to lead his troops despite losing his left leg to an improvised explosive device (IED) blast triggered by the Naxals in the Chakrabandha forest of the Aurangabad district in Bihar on February 25, 2022.
Constable Gamit Mukesh Kumar was also awarded the Shaurya Chakra for killing a terrorist in hand-to-hand combat and subsequent exchange of gunfire during a counter-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on December 19, 2021.

Foxconn Chairman Young Liu Receives Padma Bhushan

Foxconn Chairman Young Liu is set to visit India later this year after being awarded the Padma Bhushan, the country's third highest civilian award. The honour was presented to him by Manharsinh Yadav, the Director General of the India Taipei Association, in Taipei.
Young Liu is a seasoned entrepreneur with a career spanning over four decades.

Jul 05, 2024

Sopna Kallingal Wins Spice Award 2024

Sopna Kallingal of Kallingal Plantation, Thrissur, Kerala received Spice Award 2024, instituted by ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research. The award was given to her for her initiatives in enterprise diversification and integrated crop management strategies, promoting a sustainable spice-based cropping system.
She received the award at a function held in Kozhikode Under the leadership of Ms. Kallingal, Kallingal plantation has a diverse range of crops, embodying a dedication to enterprise diversification and agriculture innovation, according to the award citation.

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