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AWARDS AND HONOURS - October 2020

Oct 2020

Nov 18, 2020

Ramesh Pokriyal 'Nishank' Inaugurats the Lilavati Awards

The Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokriyal 'Nishank' inaugurated the Lilavati Awards. The award is an initiative of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
The Lilavati Award aims to recognise the efforts of AICTE affiliated institutions in treating women.
The Lilavati Awards are to be presented based on the theme of women empowerment.
There are seven categories that are included in the award. They are literacy, self-defence, women entrepreneurship, legal awareness, women health and sanitation and hygiene.
The award has been named after the 12th century book called "Lilavati". The book was written by the mathematician Bhaskara II. Lilavati was the daughter of Indian Mathematician Bhaskara II. The prize was handed out for the first time at the International Congress of Mathematicians that was held in 2010.

Nov 17, 2020

People's Choice Awards Winners List

2020 People's Choice Awards was held on November 16. The awards, as the name suggests, are decided on the basis of voting by fans and the general public.
Bad Boys for Life, BTS, Hamilton, The Kissing Booth 2, Keeping Up with the Kardashians were the big winners. The award ceremony also featured performances by Justin Bieber and Chloe x Halle.

Nov 16, 2020

HelpAge India Receives the '2020 UN Population Award'

It was a milestone moment for India and it's premier charitable organization in the ageing sector, HelpAge India, which has been chosen as laureate in the 'institutional category' for the 2020 United Nations Population Award.
The selection comes in recognition of the organization's contribution towards serving the disadvantaged elderly and raising awareness on the cause of the elderly.
This Global Award is a first for HelpAge India which has been working for the past 4 decades for the cause and care of disadvantaged elderly in India, serving their needs in a holistic manner, empowering and enabling them to live active, dignified and healthier lives. Working in over 20 States across India since 1978, it runs numerous programs on-ground addressing elder needs such as age care, healthcare, livelihoods and advocates for pension & elder friendly policies.

Nov 15, 2020

Fertiliser Association of India Golden Jubilee Award

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University's Director of Research and NABARD Chair, K. S. Subramanian bagged the Fertiliser Association of India Golden Jubilee Award. The award pertains to his outstanding contribution in the field of nano-fertilizers and its role in improved use efficiency while ensuring environmental safety.
The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh and a gold medal. Subramanian is to receive the award next month.
The research director, who incidentally is also the founder Head of the Department of Nano Science & Technology has worked on design and fabrication of nano-agri inputs, nano-preservation of fruits, nano-sensors besides biosafety of nano-products. He has helped ICAR develop a research framework for nanotechnology, obtained research grants of more than Rs. 25 crore through International and National funding agencies.

Nov 14, 2020

Sadat Rahman Wins the International Children's Peace Prize

Sadat Rahman , a 17-year-old Bangladeshi boy, won the International Children's Peace Prize for his work combating cyberbullying in his country, and he vowed to keep fighting online abuse until it is eradicated.
Rahman developed a mobile phone app that provides education about online bullying and a way to report cases after he heard the story of a 15-year-old girl who took her own life as a result of cyberbullying.
The award is accompanied by a fund of 1,00,000 euros (USD 1,18,225), which is invested by the KidsRights Foundation in projects that are closely linked to the winner's work.
Previous high-profile winners of the prize include Pakistani human rights advocate Malala Yousafzai, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg and the students who organized the March For Our Lives after the deadly mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

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