Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravishankar, who formally conferred the awards, hailed the Mangalore based young minister's style of working and commitment.
Anti corruption crusader Anna Hazare received the Gandhian award for lifetime achievement. Addressing those who had gathered at Putharikandam grounds Hazare reiterated his commitment to the crusade against corruption.
“I'm not one who engages in luxuries, I live in a small temple but I've managed to take the wickets of six union ministers,” Hazare said.
THE AWARD WINNERS
U T Khader (For Rural health)
U T Khadar is the health and family welfare minister of Karnataka, who has already made a mark due to his dynamic leadership quality. Striving for welfare of the poor, Mr Khader has already implemented several health schemes for the welfare of the rural masses.
T.P.Rajeevan(For literature)
Rajeevan is a well-known writer from Kerala. A journalist by profession, he works for Mathrubhumi national daily based at Mangalore. Known for his literary work 'Upanayanam', Gandhian ethics are evident in his writings. He has bagged the prestigious Azad memorial literary award in his college days.
M K Raghavan (For Politics)
Raghavan is a native of Payyanoor and at present he represents Kozhikode constituency in Lok Sabha. Mr Raghavan had developed Gandhian qualities as a child because of the role Payyanoor played during freedom struggle and due to this influence, Mr Raghavan is seen standing by the poor at all times.
Professor G Balachandran( For Rural employment)
G Balachandran is the present chairperson of the National Coir Board. A retired professor, Balachandran has strived to develop coir sector, understanding its potential. His efforts have generated good employment opportunity for the rural masses.
C R Neelakantan (For social work)
Mr Neelakantan is a well-known social worker from Kerala. Over the last several years he has been fighting for the cause of the Adivasis and Dalits. His participation and leadership in the well-known struggles like Moolampalli made him a hero in Kerala.He was at the forefront in the fight Kudankulam atomic power project situated at costal Tamil Nadu.
Dr. Kunjali( For his lifelong commitment and dedication in the treatment of the poor)
Dr. Kunjali is a well-known heart specialist not only in Kerala but also in Middle East. As a doctor he is very famous for his charitable work. He is praised by the mass for his dedication in the treatment of the poor.
Metro Muhammad Haji (For Business)
Muhammad Haji is a well-known businessman from north Kerala. He is famous for his kind-hearted humanitarian work. He upholds honesty and ethics in his ventures.
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