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AWARDS AND HONOURS - August 2021

Aug 2021

Jan 25, 2022

Twenty-nine Children Get Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave away the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 29 students from various fields, including Innovation (7), Social Service (4), Scholastic (1), Sports (8), Art & Culture (6), and Bravery (3) categories. There are 15 boys and 14 girls among the awardees belonging to 21 states and UTs.
The event was attended by the awardees and the concerned District Magistrate of their respective place. The function was held virtually on the occasion of National Girl Child Day today and also as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave digital certificates to the 61 winners of PMRBP 2021 and 2022 using a Block Chain-driven technology developed by IIT Kanpur under the National Blockchain Project.

Jan 24, 2022

Former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe Honoured with Netaji Award

Former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was conferred with the Netaji Award 2022 by Netaji Research Bureau.
Consul General of Japan in Kolkata Nakamura Yutaka received the honour on behalf of Abe at a function at the Elgin Road residence of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his 125th birth anniversary.
Sugata Bose, the grand-nephew of the legendary freedom fighter and Director of Netaji Research Bureau, described Abe as a great admirer of Netaji.

Sushmita Sen Wins International Association of Working Women Award

Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen was conferred with the International Association of Working Women Award at the Washington DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) 2021. The former Miss Universe was felicitated for outstanding performance by a female actor in a TV series for her show 'Aarya 2'.
The Aarya 2 series is created by Ram Madhvani and had released on December 10, 2021, on Disney+Hotstar. The DC South Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF) 2021 is organised virtually from January 16 to January 30, to showcase the best in alternative cinema from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, and Sri Lanka.

Jan 21, 2022

Axis Bank & CRMNEXT Win IBSi Innovation Awards 2021

Axis Bank & CRMNEXT Solution won the IBS Intelligence (IBSi) Global FinTech Innovation Awards 2021 for the "Best CRM (Customer Relationship Management) System Implementation". It is one of the most prominent awards for global bankers and IT (Information Technology) consultants across the world.
The Axis Bank implemented CRMNEXT for sales and service modernisation and it also enables smarter lead processing, automated routing, complete tracking, and visibility. It identified and honoured technology players and banks for their excellence in banking technology implementations and innovations using emerging technologies.

Jan 20, 2022

Pfizer Chief Albert Bourla Wins $1 mn Genesis Prize for Vaccine Development

Albert Bourla, chairman and chief executive of global pharmaceutical giant Pfizer Inc., was awarded the prestigious Genesis Prize for his efforts in leading the development of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The $1 million award is granted each year to a person for their professional achievements, contributions to humanity and commitment to Jewish values. As per the Genesis Prize Foundation, Bourla had received the largest number of votes in an online campaign in which some 200,000 people in 71 countries participated.

Jan 19, 2022

Haryana Police Awarded Prestigious President's Colour

The President of India's Police colour was awarded to the Haryana Police for its commitment to professionalism.
A communication received from the Ministry of Home Affairs to the Home Department stated that the "President of India approve the proposal for the Award of President of India's Police colour to Haryana Police".
The "President colour" was a special achievement for the force for its high rank in the service of humanity while keeping up its performance, professionalism and integrity.

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