Foundation invites entries for Mahaveer Awards

Amritsar, September 4

Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation has called for nominations from Amritsar and other parts of Punjab for its prestigious 20th Mahaveer Awards. Indian nationals and institutions based in India, who are providing selfless service to voiceless and the poor would be eligible for the All-India award.

The awardees will be selected by a panel of eminent personalities representing different domains and headed by Justice MN Venkatachaliah, former Chief Justice of India.

The nomination form is available on the website www.bmfawards.org. The last date for receipt of the nominations is September 30. Since 1995, the foundation has been bestowing the prestigious Mahaveer Awards on outstanding personalities and organisations in recognition of their excellence in propagation of non-violence and vegetarianism, education, medicine, community and social service. — TNS