DR KK TALWAR CONFERRED ROTARY SHREYAS AWARDS WITH TWO OTHERS
Vinay Kumar
Panchkula
Rotary District 3080 conferred the
Rotary Shreyas Award on former Chairman of Medical Council of India and former
Director PGIMER, Dr. K.K. Talwar here today. On the concluding day of the
two-days District 3080 conference, the award was presented to Dr Talwar by the
former Governor of Uttrakhand, Dr. K.K. Paul, for his contribution to the
medical science. A father-daughter duo, Ajeet and Diya Bajaj was also
conferred the Shreyas Award, who have conquered highest peaks including Mt
Everest, around the world and have made India proud for their endurance and
adventure. The third awardee Dr Vandana Shiva, a noted environmentalist,
author of several books on eco system and engaged with Chipko movement was also
presented the award in absentia since she could not make it due to her sister's
indisposition. Dr K.K. Paul congratulated the awardees and commended
Rotary for honouring excellence. He said that Rotary could make a
difference in helping India its millenium goals in which it has lagged compared
to neighbouring countries, especially in the areas of maternal and infant
mortality. He also suggested Rotary to celebrate 150th birth anniversary
of Mahatma Gandhi worldwide since his message of peace and tolerance have
universal relevance. Dr K.K. Talwar in his acceptance address asked Rotary
to also address the issue of drug abuse among youth. The Rotary
International President's Representative at this District Conference, Haresh
Ramchandani from Jamaica said that it is time for Rotary to innovate to bring
in more and more young professionals and business people to take up the global
challenges that require to be addressed through more concerted efforts. Former
world president of Rotary International Rajendra K. Saboo, and Ian Riseley from
Australia also addressed the participating Rotarians.
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