Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 31: Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation has called for nominations from Jammu & Kashmir for its prestigious 20th Mahaveer Awards.
Individuals who are Indian nationals and institutions based in India and providing selfless service to the voiceless and the poor would be eligible for the All-India award. The awardees will be selected by a panel of eminent personalities representing different domains and headed by Justice M N Venkatachaliah, former Chief Justice of India.
The nomination form can be downloadable at www.bmfawards.org. The last date for receipt of the nominations is Sept 30, 2016. Filled in forms are to be sent on or before Sept 30, 2016, to Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation, “Siyat House”, 961, 4th Floor, Poonamallee High Road, Puraswalkam, Chennai – 84; Ph.: 4293 3333.Landline No. 9962340367.
Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation, since 1995, has been bestowing the prestigious Mahaveer Awards on outstanding personalities and organisations in recognition of their excellence in propagation of ‘Non-violence & Vegetarianism’, ‘Education’, ‘Medicine’ and ‘Community & Social service’. The Award in each category carries a cash prize of Rs. 10 lakh, a commendatory citation and a memento.
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