Prominent figures from a variety of fields were recognized for their exceptional contributions at a felicitation ceremony held at SPK Jain Futuristic Academy in New Town by Kolkata’s prestigious cultural organization Vichar Manch.

Renowned social worker and industrialist Hariprasad Budhia, who presided over the esteemed felicitation ceremony, expressed gratitude for the initiative and stated that it inspires society and motivates individuals to make significant contributions.

The awardees in the different sections were:

• The Sohanlal Dugad Bhamashah Samman was conferred posthumously on Late Sohanlal Singhvi.
• The Sardarmal Kankaria Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Usha Uthup.
• The Karmayogi Samman was given to Jaswant Singh Mehta,
• The Kanhaiyalal Sethia Sahitya Samman was awarded to Monika Gaur.
• The Ravindra Jain Sangeet Sadhana Samman was presented to Maruti Mohata.
• The Kisanlal Kankaria Shaurya Samman was conferred on Piyali Basak.
• The Kanhaiyalal Malu Vidyalaya Gaurav Samman was awarded to Adarsh Agrawal.
• The Brahmi Kala Samman was presented to Abhijit Mahto.
• The Anupama Samman was awarded to Anvi Daga.

Garlands, shawls, souvenirs, and cash awards were given to the honored recipients.

Anvi Daga’s dance performance came after Trisha Bhansali’s Mangalacharan.

The ceremony was attended by eminent guests like President Shri Sarder Mul Kankariya, Patron Shri Pannalal Kochar, Patron Shri Surendra Banthia, Patron Shri R.K.Bothra, Vice President Padma Chand Nahata, Vinod Minni, Vinod Kankaria, Ashok Minni, Lalit Kankaria, Jaydeep Patwa, Arun Maloo, Rajendra Rampiria, Jay Bothra, Manoj Bothra, Ashok Bothra, Padma Minni, Shashi Kankaria, Sonal Choraria, and Trishla Bhansaly.

Priyanka Dutta