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AWARDS AND HONOURS - November 2021

Nov 2021

Oct 07, 2025

President Murmu Presents MY Bharat-National Service Scheme Awards 2022-23

President Droupadi Murmu presented the MY Bharat-National Service Scheme (NSS) Awards for the year 2022–23 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The awards recognise and celebrate the exceptional contributions of NSS volunteers, programme officers, and units across India for their commitment to social service, community development, and nation-building.
Instituted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in 1993-94, the MY Bharat-NSS Awards are conferred annually to acknowledge outstanding voluntary community service. For 2022–23, a total of 50 awards were presented – 10 NSS Units, 10 Programme Officers, and 30 NSS Volunteers – for their exemplary service and leadership. Each winning NSS Unit received Rs. 2 lakh and a trophy, Programme Officers received Rs. 1.5 lakh, a certificate, and a silver medal, while Volunteers were honoured with Rs. 1 lakh, a certificate, and a silver medal.
The National Service Scheme (NSS), launched in 1969 during the birth centenary of Mahatma Gandhi, is one of the flagship youth programmes of the Government of India.

Nobel Prize in Medicine Goes to 3 Scientists

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in medicine for their discoveries in peripheral immune tolerance.
The trio will be formally awarded the prize, officially known as the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, during a ceremony on December 10.
Peripheral immune tolerance is one way the body helps keep the immune system from malfunctioning and attacking your own tissues instead of foreign invaders.

Oct 05, 2025

Pune ZP School Wins International Award

A Pune Zilla Parishad school won the Community Choice award in the World's Best School prizes by T4 Education, a global educational organisation.
Jalindarnagar primary school won the award for the school's innovation, social impact, and student development, stated a press release issued by the Pune Zilla Parishad.
This ZP school in Khed taluka of Pune district transformed through community participation and is the only Indian govt-run Marathi medium institution selected for the awards. The school is particularly known for its peer learning system, where older and younger students teach each other, making learning more fun and interactive.

Oct 04, 2025

India Wins ISSA Award 2025 for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security

India recognised globally for its strides in social protection, becoming the fifth country to win the prestigious International Social Security Association (ISSA) Award 2025 for Outstanding Achievement in Social Security.
The honour was conferred at the World Social Security Forum (WSSF) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya received the award on behalf of the government.

Oct 03, 2025

Maari Wins G. Prabhakaran Memorial Award

Maari, Silent Valley's prominent watcher-conservationist from the Muduga community, won this year's Environment Excellence Award 2025 given in memory of G. Prabhakaran, former correspondent of The Hindu.
He received the award given under the banner of the Organisation for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement (Oisca) Palakkad chapter at a function to be held at Hotel Gazala.

Oct 01, 2025

Novotel Vijayawada Varun Bags 'Best 5-Star Deluxe Hotel' Award

Novotel Vijayawada Varun honoured as the "Best 5-Star Deluxe Hotel" at the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Excellence Awards, in 2025, in recognition of its seamless blend of elegance, comfort, and premium hospitality.
Manish Pathak, the hotel manager, received the award from Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and dedicated it to his team for their unwavering dedication and passion.
As Vijayawada's first and only international 5-star deluxe property, the hotel is the city's top choice for business, leisure, weddings, and MICE, featuring 233 stylish rooms, exceptional dining, and versatile event spaces.

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