Uttarakhand
Amar Ujala First Honor
- 23 May 2023
- 1 min read
Why in News?
On 22 May 2023, at the Prathama Samman ceremony organized by Amar Ujala & Devbhoomi Uttarakhand University, Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan and Women & Child Development Minister Rekha Arya presented the Prathama 2023 Samman to 26 women who gave a new direction to the society.
Key points
- Among the women who received the Prathama Award were the vice-chancellor of the university, director of AIIMS, professor, doctor, film actress, scientist, social worker, environmentalist, sportsperson, woman entrepreneur & the first woman cab driver.
- Speaking on the occasion, Assembly Speaker Ritu Khanduri Bhushan and Women & Child Development Minister Rekha Arya paid respect to the women by saying that this is a good beginning. These women are not only making their valuable contribution to the society but are also becoming an inspiration for thousands & millions of daughters.
- Women bodybuilder Pratibha Thapliyal, cab driver Imrana, international para badminton player Neerja Goyal were also felicitated on the occasion.
- The event was organised in association with RBS Developer, Nilaya Heights & Nilaya Hills, L.G. Electronics India Pvt Ltd, Treat Milk Rusk & Namkeen.
