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AWARDS AND HONOURS - October 2020

Oct 2020

Jan 17, 2021

20th ICSI National Awards for Excellence in Corporate Governance

ITC Limited has been adjudged 'Best Governed Company' at the 20th ICSI National Awards for Excellence in Corporate Governance, 2020 in the 'Listed Segment: Large Category'.
The award recognises its consistent growth and performance, contributive capabilities, governance ethos, and sensitised approach towards CSR and sustainable development.
The award was adjudged by a jury chaired by Justice A K Sikri, Former Judge, Supreme Court of India, and International Judge, Singapore International Commercial Court.
ITC's company secretary, Rajendra Kumar Singhi was also adjudged 'Governance Professional of the Year' for his contribution towards the adoption of effective governance processes.

Jan 16, 2021

Honey Bee Network Creativity Inclusive Innovation Award 2020

A Maharashtra teacher, who did not allow coronavirus-induced lockdown to come in the way of continuing his classes for his students in rural areas, has won recognition for his efforts that involved use of conference calls and storytelling.
Balaji Baburao Jadhav, who hails from Sangavi village under Renapur tehsil of Latur district in central Maharashtra, has been selected for the Honey Bee Network Creativity Inclusive Innovation Award 2020.
He is a Zilla Parishad teacher at Vijayanagar in Maan tehsil of Satara district and won the award for his teaching through conference call method.

Jan 15, 2021

AIIMS Bhubaneswar Receives Kayakalp Award for 3rd Time

The All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhubaneswar has proved its mettle once again for promoting cleanliness, hygiene and creating sustainable practices in public health facilities by winning the Kayakalp Award Scheme. AIIMS Bhubaneswar will get an award of Rs. 2 crore for the performance.
The institute has been adjudged as the best central government hospital under B category for cleanliness for a third consecutive year. It had earlier received the award in 2018 as well as in 2019 for becoming second cleanest hospital in the country among category B hospitals (less than 1000 beds) and received Rs. one crore as prize money.

Jan 14, 2021

PEDA Bags National Energy Conservation Award

Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) has been awarded certificate of merit by the Ministry of Power for its achievements in energy conservation. It was received by Navjot Pal Singh Randhawa, CEO, and MP Singh, director, from RK Singh, MoS (Power) through video conferencing.

Jan 13, 2021

Trump Awards Medal of Freedom to Ally Jim Jordan

US President Donald Trump awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Republican representative from Ohio Jim Jordan -- who is also regarded as one of the president's 'staunchest loyalists' in Congress -- citing his defences of the outgoing President against impeachment earlier last year and the Russia investigation.
Trump awarded the medal to Jim Jordan at a closed-door ceremony at the White House.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is usually awarded to figures who have made significant contributions to their field or defended the interests of the United States. But Trump has awarded the medal to political allies, particularly in his final weeks in office.

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