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The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman (Overseas Indian Award) is the highest Indian award for Overseas Indians or an organisation or institution established and run by Overseas Indian diaspora, constituted by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, Government of India in conjunction with the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Overseas Indian Day), to honour exceptional and meritorious contribution in their ...
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These awards seek to recognize work of any distinction, and is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements/service in all fields of activities/disciplines, such as art, literature and education, sports, medicine, social work, science and engineering, public affairs, civil service, trade and industry, etc.
In 2007 he was awarded the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman [1] by the president of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. The award carries title of Padma Shree. [citation needed] Somasundram has also been honored with a Malaysian Business Awards (MBA) Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kuala Lumpur Malay Chamber of Commerce (KLMCC)
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President Pranab Mukherjee gave the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards. [4] In 2013, 11th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was held in Kochi from 7–9 January, where the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) is organising partner of the summit. [5] The President of Mauritius, Rajkeswur Purryag, was the chief guest at the official inaugural session. [6]
Vikram Seth (born 20 June 1952) is an Indian novelist and poet. [2] He has written several novels and poetry books. He has won several awards such as Padma Shri, Sahitya Akademi Award, Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, WH Smith Literary Award and Crossword Book Award.
Politician belonging to the Bharatiya Janata Party who served as a Union Minister of State under prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee from 1999 until 2004 holding various portfolios including Defence, Parliamentary Affairs, Law and Justice, Urban Development, etc. Holds the distinction of being the first legislator belonging to the Bharatiya ...