Govt. names 27 overseas Indians for Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards

Govt. names 27 overseas Indians for Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards

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Category : Awards Published on: January 05 2023

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  • Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali and renowned Canadian scientist Dr Vaikuntam Iyer Lakshmanan are among 27 recipients of the 2023 Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award -- the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians.
  • The award will be conferred by President Droupadi Murmu as part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, which will be held from January 8-10 in Indore.
  • The Award is given by the President of India to honour exceptional and meritorious contributions in their chosen field/profession both in India and abroad.
  • Kumar Nadesan, Managing Director of the 92-year-old Virakesari, published by Express Newspapers, is the only Sri Lankan among 27 others selected globally to receive the coveted Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award.
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