Ratan Tata gets Harmony Foundation's Mother Teresa Award 2024 posthumously

Published On : 2024-11-16T12:25:59+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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MUMBAI: Industrialist-philanthropist Ratan Tata Ratan Tatawas posthumously conferred the prestigious Mother Teresa Memorial Award forSocial Justice2024 by the Harmony Foundation in a ceremony held

The award which celebrates and commemorates the legacy of Mother Teresa is the only one endorsed by the Superior General of Missionaries of Charity Kolkata.

The ceremony was graced by Justice K.K. Tated Chairperson of the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission as the Chief Guest. Other Guests of Honour included M.A. Sayeed Member of the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission and Radhika Rastogi IAS Principal Secretary of the Tourism and Cultural Affairs Department

During the award ceremony Abraham Mathai founder-chairman of the Harmony Foundation and former vice-chairman of the Minorities Commission highlighted the importance of the awards.

With all due respect and admiration for Nobel Laureates has anyone realized that the Nobel Prize was instituted by Alfred Nobel as a gesture of utmost remorse and apology for the devastating destruction caused

Mathai contrasted this with the Mother Teresa Memorial Award saying it honors the ethos of selflessness that Mother Teresa epitomized. He emphasized her legacy of pursuing social justice and her enduring role as a

Mathai proudly noted that eight Nobel laureates including the Dalai Lama have previously accepted the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice after receiving the Nobel Prize underscoring the global respect for Mother

He also stressed the pressing need for compassionate leadership in today's world stating that servant leadership exemplified by Mother Teresa stands in stark contrast to dictatorships that abuse power.

He urged leaders to prioritize cooperation over confrontation, dialogue over discord and sustainability over exploitation and encouraged global citizens to demand action on urgent social issues and expressed hope that the award would inspire positive change.

The 20th edition of the award ceremony, themed Humanity in Action, celebrated individuals and organizations worldwide who demonstrate selfless service, compassion and dedication to helping others. The theme highlighted the urgent need for unity and compassion in addressing global challenges

This year’s recipients included advocates of humanity from diverse fields who embody the values of Mother Teresa.

Awardees of the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice 2024:

Rohini Nilekani – Recognized for steadfast commitment to humanitarian causes and philanthropy along with exceptional contributions to Indian society.Vision Rescue – Honored for rescuing children from exploitation, engaging them in education and fostering intergenerational transformation.Purnata – Acknowledged for its relentless fight against human trafficking and efforts to rehabilitate survivors in India.Chetna Gala Sin

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