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AWARDS AND HONOURS - July 2023

Jul 2023

Jul 17, 2023

Golden Peacock' Environment Management Award 2023 to Adani Transmission Limited

Adani Transmission Limited (ATL) won the 'Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2023' in the Power Transmission Sector from Institute of Directors.
In 2023, an assessment group comprising environment, health and safety, energy and climate change experts assessed over 520 applications.
These applications were approved by Justice M. N. The review was done by an eminent jury committee headed by Venkatachaliah.
The award is given for reducing its ecological footprint through programs such as zero waste in landfills, single-use plastic free, water-positive operations, promoting renewable energy integration and implementation of best-in-class environmental management strategies.
Steel Authority of India (SAIL) was awarded with the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award in 2021 in the steel sector by the Institute of Directors. SAIL was the winner of this award for three consecutive years.
Adani Tranmission Limitied (ATL) was declared winner by its B2C arms, i.e. Adani Electric Mumbai Limited for its unique strategic initiative of increasing renewable energy in bulk power purchase for distribution in Mumbai region.

Jul 16, 2023

Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission Bags SKOCH Award

The Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) bagged the SKOCH Award under the theme 'State of Governance India 2047' in Gold category for its outstanding efforts in creating marketing avenues for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in the Union Territory. The SKOCH award marked a significant milestone for JKRLM, being the first award received since the inception of the scheme. This recognition represents a remarkable accomplishment for the organization.
The award is a recognition for the JKRLM to the hard work and dedication of the JKRLM team, especially its Mission Director, who was instrumental in driving the Mission's major goal of creating marketing opportunities from district-level avenues to national-level platforms. The JKRLM introduced several groundbreaking initiatives that have transformed the lives of countless women associated with Self Help Groups. The AVSAR scheme, Umeed Women's Haat, and District Rural Haat, SHG products available on e-commerce platforms are prime examples of these initiatives, which have not only provided a platform for SHGs to showcase their products but have also opened up new marketing avenues for them.

Jul 14, 2023

Modi Becomes First Indian PM to Receive France's Highest Award (14)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France's highest award, by French President Emmanuel Macron.
He is the first Indian Prime Minister to receive the honour.
The award ceremony took place at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour is the highest French honour in military or civilian orders.
In the past, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor has been received by select prominent leaders and eminent personalities from across the world.
These include late South African President Nelson Mandela, King Charles III, former Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, former UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, and many others.
Established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, it has been retained (with occasional slight alterations) by all later French governments and regimes.
The order's motto is Honneur et Patrie (Honour and Fatherland), its seat is the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur next to the Musée d'Orsay.

Jul 12, 2023

J&K Bank Wins Award for Best Performance in CASA

J&K Bank was felicitated for the Best Performance in CASA-India (1st Runner up in Small Bank Category) at ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2022. The event saw participation of scores of banks from India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Mayanmar.
Bank's Branch Manager Goa received the award at a grand function organized by Indian Chamber of Commerce in Goa.

PM Narendra Modi to be Awarded Prestigious Lokmanya Tilak Award 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was selected for the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak Award 2023. An official announcement in this regard was made by the President of Tilak Smarak Trust in Pune. The award will be conferred by the hands of President of the Trust Deepak Tilak on August 1, the death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak.
PM Modi was selected for the award for the concept of Atmanirbhar Bharat which has helped the country climb the ladder of progress, and for awakening the feeling of patriotism among the citizens, and putting India on the global map.

Jul 10, 2023

NLC India Ltd Bags GeM Award in "Timely Payments (CPSEs)" Category

NLC India Limited bagged GeM award in the category 'Timely Payments (CPSEs)' for the year 2023. NLCIL, which is a navratna company under the Ministry of Coal, got this award for its outstanding contribution in improving the reliability of e-market practices in line with the vision of GeM. K. Mohan Reddy, Director (Planning and Projects) received the award on behalf of NLC India Limited. CMD, NLCIL Prasanna Kumar Mottupalli, complimented the officials of NLCIL for their efforts and wished them more success in future.
NLCIL registered and on-boarded GeM portal in the year 2017. Its growth in GeM procurement started from a small value of Rs. 2.21 crore during the year 2018-19. After that the company registered an impressive growth of Rs. 984.93 crore during the year FY 2022-23.

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