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AWARDS AND HONOURS - September 2021

Sep 2021

Jun 09, 2023

Bihar Govt. Felicitates Padma Awardee Subhadra Devi

Bihar government honoured renowned paper mache artiste Subhadra Devi at Delhi's Bihar Bhawan. The Government of Bihar, represented by Resident Commissioner IAS Kundan Kumar, honoured Subhadra Devi with a memento, a letter of appreciation, a shawl, and a generous cheque of Rs. 2 lakh.
Subhadra Devi was bestowed with the prestigious Padma Shri award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the art of paper mache. Her remarkable skills and artistic brilliance captivated the attention of the nation, earning her this distinguished honour in 2023.
Hailing from Salempur village in Pandaul Block of Madhubani district, Subhadra Devi has been deeply connected to the art of paper mache since 1980 when she received recognition from the state government's Industry Department. In 1991, the central government also acknowledged her immense talent and dedication.

Jun 08, 2023

Former PM Jacinda Ardern Receives New Zealand's Second-highest Honour

Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern received one of New Zealand's top honours, recognising her efforts for leading the country through the COVID-19 crisis, the terror attacks on two Christchurch mosques and the White Island volcanic eruption.
Ardern was named 'Dame Grand Companion', the second highest honour in New Zealand, on King Charles' birthday holiday celebrated by the country, and she made the coronation honours list for this year (2023). The awardee is usually chosen in New Zealand by the prime minister and then approved by the British monarch.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said Ardern was recognised for her service during some of the greatest challenges New Zealand had faced in modern times.

Jagdish S. Bakan Wins UNESCO Award for Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve Management

IFS officer Jagdish S. Bakan who won the prestigious Michel Batisse Award 2023 for biosphere reserve management from UNESCO was lauded by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin for his remarkable achievement.
The 2017 batch officer of the Indian Forest Service is currently the director of Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve in Tamil Nadu.
The USD 12,000 award is given in memory of Dr. Michel Batisse for outstanding achievement in the management of biosphere reserves in line with the recommendations of the Seville Strategy.
Located at the south-eastern tip of India, the Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve is the first Marine Biosphere Reserve in South and South-east Asia. The Gulf is where the southward extension of the Bay of Bengal meets the Indian Ocean, and is one of the most biologically diverse regions in India.
Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve (GoMBR), extends between Toothukudi & Ramanathapuram districts; joint declaration of Government of India & Government of Tamil Nadu.

Jun 07, 2023

President Droupadi Murmu Conferred the Highest Civilian Award of Suriname

President Droupadi Murmu was conferred with Suriname's highest civilian award by her counterpart Chandrikapersad Santokhi to honour the deep-rooted bilateral ties. Murmu was in Suriname on a three-day state visit - her first since assuming office in July 2022.
She was conferred with the highest civilian honour of Suriname 'Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star' by the President of Suriname at a ceremony held at the Presidential Palace.
She said that this recognition holds immense significance, not only for her but also for the more than 1.4 billion people of India. She dedicated the honour to the successive generations of the Indian-Surinamese community, who have played a stellar role in enriching the fraternal ties between the two countries.

Jun 01, 2023

RINL Awarded Prestigious "Greentech Safety Award 2023"

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL) bagged the prestigious 'Greentech Safety Award 2023' under the Safety Excellence category. The organization has received this award for its outstanding contribution towards improving workplace safety in the year 2022-23.
Director (Projects) AK Bagchi and Additional In-Charge Director (Operations) received the prestigious award on behalf of RINL from former Governor of Assam Jagdish Mukhi at the 21st Annual Greentech Awards presentation ceremony held in New Delhi.
The 21st 'Greentech Safety Awards 2023', organized by Greentech Foundation, recognise and honour outstanding organizations that continue to define the business future by adding value through excellence in corporate citizenship, transparent accountability, fire safety, health and safety management for the lifecycle taking responsibility. Conducting sound business with leadership, strategic stability and disciplined manner that provides a shared future for all stakeholders through commitment, dedication with the goal of zero injuries.

FICCI Presents Award to Mumbai's BEST for Excellence in Smart Mobility

The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India, awarded the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking top honours in the 'Smart Mobility category' for BEST's transformation towards progressive mobility.
BEST general manager Lokesh Chandra said that the award was due to the transformation in the bus transport undertaken in the past two years.
10,000 Electric Buses – Convert the entire fleet to electric and grow it to 10,000 buses to meet global standards. The fleet will double from 3,219 to 7,000 by 2023, and grow to 10,000 by 2026.
100% Renewable Energy – The entire fleet will be powered by renewable solar energy. The 700 MW of solar energy needed for this has already been procured. In addition, 330 public EV charging points are also being set up to encourage citizens to migrate to electric vehicles.
Digital Tickets on NCMC and BEST Chalo App – BEST's digital tickets initiative has been India's most successful ever. The app offers mobile tickets, passes, live tracking and live seat status, and is used by 1 in 3 bus passengers daily. BEST has also launched India's first National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) by any city/ state bus utility.

May 31, 2023

Navy Chief Presents Medals at Naval Investiture Ceremony in Visakhapatnam

Admiral R. Hari Kumar, the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), confered Gallantry and Distinguished Service awards, on behalf of the President of India, to the recipients, at the Naval Investiture Ceremony held at the Naval Base, Visakhapatnam.
A total of 33 awards were presented during the ceremony, including two Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry), 13 Nao Sena Medals (Devotion to Duty), 16 Visisht Seva Medals, and two Jeevan Raksha Padaks.
The CNS also gave away the Lt V K Jain Memorial Gold Medal for pioneering research in the field of weapon improvement and Electrical Engineering, and the Capt Ravi Dhir Memorial Gold Medal for promoting Flight Safety.

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