New
Delhi, 11: Maharashtra’s four eminent personalities, Prof. Vaman Kendra
(theatre), Dr. Ravindra and Dr. Smita Kolhe (Social Work) and singer Shankar
Mahadevan were honored with the Padma Shri awards at the hands of the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind today.
The President presented one Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma
Bhushan and forty-six Padma Shri Awards at a Civil Investiture Ceremony held at
Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati
Bhavan.
A
total of 55 Awards were presented today to the dignitaries performing
excellently in various fields like Medicine, Art, Social Service, Education,
and Literature and so on. Professor Waman Kendra, Shankar Mahadevan and the Kolhe
couple have made outstanding contributions in the field of Art and Medical
education. They were bestowed with the
Padma Shri Awards.
During this event, the Prime Minister
Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Home Shri
Hansraj Ahir and dignitaries from different fields were present.
The
presentation of Padma Awards would be done in two phases. In the first phase
held today, one
Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and forty-six Padma Shri Awards were conferred, inclusive of four eminent
personalities from the State.
Padma
Shree Dr. Ravindra And Dr. Smita Kolhe
Padma
Shree awardees Dr. Ravindra and Dr. Smita Kolhe have significantly contributed
in the field of medicine. They have
immensely contributed in medical sector. They both have been working for the
welfare of Korku tribals in the naxal affected areas in Melghat, Amravati
District for more than 34 years. Providing of affordable health care, the Kolhes
have provided health services to the poor and the underprivileged people.
Padma
Shree Prof. Waman Kendre
Prof.
Waman Kendra, a renowned dramatist and former Director of National School of
Drama, was honored with the Padma Shree award for his extensive contribution in
the field of Arts. He has spent 35 years
in the field of dramatic education. He works in plays delivering message of
social justice and empowerment. He has successfully organized workshops for
dramatical training in foreign countries as well.
Padma
Shree Mahadevan
Renowned
singer and music organizer Shankar Mahadevan was conferred the Padma Shri award
for his significant contribution made field of Arts. Shri Mahadevan has sung
more than 3,000 songs in multiple languages. Shri Mahadevan has presented
classical music, jazz, fusion, rock, folk music, film music and devotional
songs across the country and abroad.
A
total of 112 Padma Awards was announced on the eve of Republic Day for this
year, which includes 11 people from Maharashtra, out of which 4 were awarded
today. The next phase of these awards will be on March 16, 2019.
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