Sakaal Person of the Year Award: Muhammad Yunus

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Nobel Laureate Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Founder & MD, Grameen Bank, Bangladesh was bestowed with the first 'Sakaal Person of the Year' Award at the hands of Honourable Shri Sharad Pawar, Union Minister for Agriculture here today at a glittering ceremony attended by the who's-who of business and industry.

 

The 'Sakaal Person of the Year' Award comprising a citation and a cash component of Rs.10 Lakh, has been instituted by the esteemed Sakaal group which has among its brands, the prestigious and highly respected Marathi newspaper ' Sakal ', the English daily 'Maharashtra Herald' and Agrowon, the only agro-focused daily newspaper in India.

 

Sakaal Group believes that individuals in different parts of the world who are already leaving their stamp on the global canvas by making significant contribution in their chosen field as social work, education, science, technology, culture, business, governance and so on have become torch-bearers for the global community because of the stupendous latent power their contribution holds. This 'thought leadership', translated into path-breaking initiatives of various kinds, shall eventually shape the face of the global community.

 

The awarded each year will be selected based on the work done by him / her that has made a significant contribution to humanity thus bringing about a change and creating a paradigm shift in society. The work could be in the field of social work, community upliftment, environment concern, literature, the arts, crafts, culture, science technology, business and even politics and corporate governance. The award will cut across political, geographical, regional and religious barriers and will be given only to the most deserving person.

 

The Sakaal Group has always been committed to social causes and has tried in its own way to make a difference to society and bring about transformation through its publications as well as social initiatives. The award is an extension of the Group's conviction and yearning to recognise the unsung heroes and heroines who have dedicated their lives to causes that have helped bring about a significant change in society and made a huge difference to mankind. The 'Sakal' newspaper has a rich legacy of over seven decades of revolutionary literature and has empowered social change for decades.

 

In order to recognise, honour and promote this noble cause, the Group has instituted the 'Sakaal Person of the Year Award'. Besides being a public expression of gratitude towards the recipient, the annual award will hopefully serve as an effective vehicle to strengthen the cause for which the recipient has dedicated his or her life.

 

The institution of this award is an extension of the several social activities that Sakal Group has undertaken over the past several decades. Some of these initiatives include: a) provision of relief and rehabilitation to victims of natural disasters, b) inculcation of humanitarian values among school children through the Newspaper in Education (NIE) programme, c) extension of help to farmers for improving farm productivity and marketability of their produce, d) extension of financial assistance to economically backward students for pursuing their college studies, e) setting up of scholarships for meritorious and needy students for pursuing their overseas studies, f)  setting up of a common platform for industry and academia in order to build a symbiotic relationship.  

 

Sakaal Group of Publications, which runs Marathi newspaper 'Sakal', the English daily 'Maharashtra Herald' and 'Agrowon', is one of the most prestigious media houses in India. Established in 1932, Sakaal Group runs three regional language (Marathi) daily newspapers, two English language dailies and three magazines. Together they enjoy a circulation of about 1.1 million copies.

  

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