Mangalore, Nov 18: There was no enough scope for Indians to promote business in India. But Indians succeeded in marking their presence in other countries, said Dr Oscar Fernandes, Union Cabinet Minister for Transport, Road and Highways.
Dr Oscar Fernandes was speaking at the 'Rachana Awards 2013'- a function organised by Rachana, the Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mangalore at the Milagres Jubilee Hall, Mangalore, on Sunday, to honour professionals and individuals from the community who have made a mark in trade and commerce.
“Catholic community is a small community but our contribution to the society is not small,” he said. He said those who have worked for the needy and differently abled must be encouraged. A new amendment will be made soon to uplift the differently abled, he said.
Contribution by Indians is recognised by countries like America. Indians have marked their presence in every sector around the world, he said.
Stressing at the need of ramps and special busses for differently abled Dr Fernandes said, during next parliament session will be mentioning of building ramps and having busses, which will benefits the differently abled, he said.
However, some of the awards by personalities are bagged because of the support by their family members; he said adding that, contribution towards society and dedication must continue, he said.
Jacqueline Colaco, former Indian team hockey player, social worker was awarded the Rachana outstanding woman of the year award;
Prof Edmund Frank, innovative farmer, Bantwal, was given the Rachana agriculturist of the year award;
Rohan M Monteiro, Managing Director of Rohan Corporation Mangalore, was given the Rachana Entrepreneur of the year award;
Dr Stanislaus F D'souza, Scientist, BARC Mumbai was given the Rachana professional of the year award; and Lawrence Mendonca, Standard Fabrication and Engineering works, Dubai was given the Rachana NRI entrepreneur of the year award.
Bishop of Mangalore diocese Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza presided over the ceremony while Dr Shantharam Shetty, Pro Chancellor, Nitte University and MLA J R Lobo were the guests of honour.
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