Nagpur, Eminent persons in the field of industry, industry and social service were honored with the ‘Lokmat Global Icon’ award at the ‘Lokmat One World Summit’ held in Cairo recently.
Lokmat Media Group felicitated the achievers at a summit in CairoThe ‘Lokmat One World Summit and Awards’, an event celebrating Indian excellence, was held in Cairo, Egypt on Friday, a statement from Lokmat Media Group said.
Organized in collaboration with Niyati Group, the event was held against the backdrop of pyramids, Nile and ancient civilizations, adding a new dimension to the historic friendship between India and Egypt, the statement said.
The ‘Lokmat Global Icon’ award recognizes distinguished individuals who have made a significant mark globally in the fields of social service, industry, art, culture and public life.
Lokmat Media Group and former Rajya Sabha MP Dr Vijay Darda said that at a time when blood is being shed in many places in the name of religion, it is imperative to work for humanity, and Lokmat Media Group is committed to this cause.
He said, “Our endeavor is to reduce economic disparity, ensure equal opportunities for all and make everyone an equal partner in development. It is from this aspiration that the idea of this conference was born. In the last few years, several important events have been organized globally through Lokmat Media Group. It is a matter of great satisfaction that through these platforms, we have been able to honor eminent persons from across Maharashtra.”
Govind Goyal and Sourav Athavale were among the awardees.
The summit recognized their leadership, excellence and innovation, aiming to honor contributors to India’s economy on a global platform.
Speaking on the occasion, Amrita Fadnavis, a banker and wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, said, “My struggle was within an ideal. My doctor parents raised me to be an independent thinker. After marriage, I balanced my banking career in Nagpur with family responsibilities. When Devendra Fadnavis became Chief Minister, he became Chief Minister of Media. Criticism, but I never changed.”
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