“It’s an absolute honour to be here today. I would like to congratulate everyone who has attended the 36th International Summit and Golden Pinnacle Awards, Dubai organized by the Indian Achievers’ Forum. On this occasion I would extend my greetings to all my brothers and sister present here and most importantly the award winners and participants of this summit. Also, I sincerely hope that this summit will be a real motivation for others to work with enthusiasm.”
H.E. Dr. Mohammed Saeed Al Kindi
Former Minister of Environment and Water, UAE.
“It’s not about the quantum of money spent but the impact it creates. The impact generated from these industries is not felt in the immediate surroundings, it is being felt in depleting glaciers, rising sea levels at coasts, and innumerable lives affected worldwide.”
Sh. Vijay Pal Rana
Air Marshal (Retd.)
“I want to express my gratitude to CSR TIMES and all organizations of this summit for bringing together such an inspiring group of individuals. This summit would not only highlight our CSR work in Goa which could inspire other states, but also open up doors for you to explore opportunities of expanding your CSR activities in Goa.”
Dr. Pramod Sawant
Chief Minister of Goa
“It’s been an incredible journey of one decade where CSR has cemented itself not just as an activity but literally as a pillar of the economy. Congratulations to every single winner, and my heart goes out to everyone who participated. Keep on participating for an ever richer experience for the jury.”
Dr. Bhasker Chatterjee
Former Director General & CEO, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs
“I’m very happy that CSR TIMES is recognizing and rewarding the best contributors in the CSR field. As the Goa CSR authority, we’re proud to be collaborating with CSR TIMES today in organising this wonderful event.”
Dr. MB Gururaj
Principal Advisor to Goa CSR Authority
“Skill, Re-skill and Upskill our young population and they’d become the best pillars of Viksit bharat. Let’s join together forces and make Goa a model state in CSR projects.”
Sh. Subhash Uttam Phal Desai
Minister of Social Welfare (Government Of Goa)
“It’s important to recognise and honour those who’ve gone above and beyond in their CSR efforts. CSR award winners present in this hall are shining examples of what can be achieved when businesses come together to making a difference.”
Sh. Sadanand Shet Tanawade
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
"Women in time will do great things, and equal rights should be granted for national growth. We also need to speak up about our problems. Women need to support each other and make our voices heard.”
Ms. Rekha Sharma
Chairperson of the National Commission for Women
“This event is will prove to be testament to promote sustainable practices will undoubtedly propel India forward on its journey towards Amritkaal.”
Dr. Jyoti Prakash Dash
CGM , National Academy of Defence Production (NADP)
“Collective efforts toward sustainable business practices for the betterment of future generations is the need of the hour.”
Mr. Surendra Nath Tripathi
Retired IAS, Director General of the Indian Institute of Public Administration
Government and the citizen must collectively work to progress on the path of nation’s development. This award will definitely motivate everyone to strive towards a better future.
Dr. Manoj Kumar
IAS (Retd.), Hon. President, All India Business & Community Foundation
“I would like to congratulate all the shortlisted candidates for this great competition I would say because not many people organise things like this. My thanks to the team of IAF and congratulations to all the winners”
General V.K Singh
Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways
“Such events give motivation to all of us to become better human beings. I would like add to my late father’s saying, Jai Jawan , Jai Kisaan aur Jai Insaan.”
Shri Sunil Shastri Ji
President of the Lal Bahadur Shastri Foundation & Patron of the Indian Achievers’ Forum (IAF)
“Indian business persons are welcome to set up projects, and I can assure you that the UK is a great country to work in. Together, India and UK can play an important role in promoting not only EuroAsian business but also the global business."
Mr. Virendra Sharmam
Hon'ble Member of Parliament, UK
“I would like to congratulate all the award winners. We need more thoughtful individuals and organisations like you for the country’s development.”
Dr. Vijay Jolly
Senior Leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
"I invite all delegates to Uganda to explore business avenues in travel and trade. Uganda is a safe destination for doing business. The opportunities are plenty, and it will bring people of different social and cultural backgrounds to help develop a new world."
H.E. Nimisha Madhva
High Commissioner of the Republic of Uganda to UK & Ireland
"Global Overseas Indians could work with the Indian Achievers Forum to promote bilateral business relations between both countries and cultural exchange, as they are closely working for the Indian Diaspora.
Mr. Mahendrasinh C Jadeja (Dada)
VP – Global Indian Organisation (GIO)
“Everyone must actively participate under CSR for the development of the nation as a whole. Not only corporates but it’s everyone’s duty to contribute socially. We must not let anyone divide our nation and collectively work for its betterment”
Shri Sunil Deodhar
National Secretary, Bhartiya Janta Party
“Our nation has showed the spirit of togetherness at the time of Covid and I’d like to congratulate all the organizations who participated under CSR and helped the nation in dire circumstances. Because of CSR we were able to meet the shortage of ventilators and other equipment. Congratulations to all the award winners”.
Km. Pratima Bhoumik
Hon’ble Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment
"With climate changes and challenges like Cyber security, CSR is very important as it impacts all the fields. As the Ambassador of Serbia, I would like to congratulate CSR Times for organising an event as such prestigious level. "
H.E. Mr. Sinisa Pavic
Ambassador of Republic of Serbia
"Because of CSR in our country we can very well say that the welfare of our nation , the nation building process, the CSR fund organisations are spending plays a very important role. I congratulate all the winners for impacting the society socially. "
Shri N. K. Premachandran (MP)
“I’m sure that the winners of this award will play an integral role in bringing India in the list of developed countries”
Shri Rameshwar Teli
Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Ministry of Labour and Employment
“Indian Achievers’ Award has motivated individuals and organisations collectively work for the development of our nation”.
Shri Ajay Bhatt
Hon’ble Minister of State of Defence & Tourism
“As we celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav to mark 75 years of our Nation’s Independence, let us all rededicate ourselves and do our best to achieve a more prosperous new India.”
Dr.Kambhampati Hari Babu
Governor of Mizoram
"Indian Achiever’s Award is a source of motivation for every Indian to work towards achieving national and global stability. "
H.E. Mr. Asein Isaev
(Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic)
"This award should motivate all the winners to work towards making India, Atmanirbhar"
Shri Bandaru Dattatraya
Governor of Haryana
“ I would like to thank all the participants present who are contributing to the development of the nation as a whole”
Shri Prahlad Singh Patel
Hon’ble Minister of State for Food Processing Industries & Jal Shakti
“India has a diverse culture and has always supported smaller nation. We must try to promote and preserve it in the best possible ways”
H.E. Dr. Roger Gopaul
High Commissioner, High, Commission of Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Overall employment in the country is rising in new areas in spite of marginal decline in the traditional trades. The leaders of MSMEs participating in this Summit could help generate many more new jobs.
Shri Santosh Gangwar
Minister of State for Labour and Employment (Independent Charge)
I congratulate all the Award winners who have made India proud with their extraordinary achievements. The Forum is definitely in line with our endeavour to make India a superlative country.
Suresh Prabhu
Minister of Civil Aviation of India
I am so happy to see my brothers and sisters from India doing such wonderful job which keeps our flag high forever. The forum needs a special mention for recognizing such efforts by MSMEs.
Ram Mohan MIshra
Addl. Secretary & Development Commissioner, MSME
“I would like to congratulate all the shortlisted candidates for this great competition I would say because not many people organise things like this. My thanks to the team of IAF and congratulations to all the winners”
General V.K Singh
Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways
“Thanks to Indian Achievers’ Forum for organizing summit on such crucial topics and inviting prominent people from various fields.”
Shri Shyam Jaju
Ex Vice President, BJP
It is important to acknowledge an extraordinary achievement that make India proud. These achievers have done great job and the Forum that is recognizing them is worth a million of applauds.
Prakash Jawadekar
Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
I felt honored to be a part of such an event where you get to meet so many Achievers under one roof. They are really making India proud. I congratulate this Forum for such initiative.
G kishan Reddy
Minister of State for Home Affairs, Govt. Of India
What a great day I spent today being with the Achievers. I am glad that this forum actively promotes bilateral trade between India and Russia. My best wishes to Awardees and this forum.
Sergei Cheryomin
Minister of Moscow City
The forum is doing a tremendous job by felicitating great achievements by the people of Indian origin across globe. I am honored to address such an august gathering.
Hardeep Puri
Minister of Civil Aviation of India
It is always a delight to be present amongst inspiring people. I am so happy that this forum has organised such an event in my country. Congratulations to all the winners.
Khun Korn Dabaransi
Former Dy. Prime Minister, Thailand
MSMEs are the backbone of any economy. They need to be recognised for their contributions in the growth of the country. I am glad to see that this forum is doing that job deftly.
Pratap Chandra Sarangi
Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
I reckon that when you appreciate someone for a good work, you create a ripple effect that affects millions of others to get inspired. This forum is doing such a great job on this.
Manoj Tiwari
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
If you can inspire someone with your work, you are an Achiever. If you can let others know about that, you are a torch-bearer. I congratulate this forum for being a torch-bearer.
Subramanium Swamy
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
We must pay equal attention to our constitutional duties as much as we do about the fundamental rights.
Shri K.J. Alphons
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Able leaders are the need of the day as they could take the country forward.
Dr. K.V. Thomas
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
The Government of India’s strategic disinvestment plan is expected to bring proceeds of an ambitious target of Rs 1.05 lakh crore this fiscal.. The new management of these companies is expected to infuse new blood for the growth of these companies.
Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Secretary, Department of Investment and Public Asset Management
"India is the seventh largest country in terms of area in the world whereas Argentina is eighth. Both countries have huge potential to grow on bilateral fronts such as on economy and trade."
H.E. Daniel Chuburu
Argentina Ambassador to India
“Vision if not executed is futile. We need to understand the underlying issue so that we do not cripple as an economy and as a civil society”.
Shri Radhey Shyam Julania
Former Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs-
“We need to work in the field of modern technology that combines human interface. Opportunity to serve the nation is the greatest of all. Thanks to IAF for bringing out major issues”.
Shri Shailendra Joshi
Former Chief Secretary , Telangana
“ I would like to thanks the organisers for organising such a good show. I’d like to share three mantra- trust the citizens, lessen the forms and reduce levels of decision making”.
Shri Rajesh Aggarwal
Add. Secretary and FA, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
“There has to be a recognition of fact that just because the system works smoothly, it is not that it does so without nothing. There is great effort that is required. We need to respect the civil servant who contribute to the nation. Thanks to IAF for celebrating such people”.
Shri Sanjeev Chopra
Former Director, Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration
“ I feel so happy when I see women reaching the top positions. Since this Forum emphasized on women empowerment and is awarding women who have done who have done exceedingly well. Congratulations to all the winners.”
Dr. Vibha Dhawan
Director General of TERY
“Though our supply chain had been affected drastically due to the
global pandemic, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology proved that India is there to perform and it can perform in the
toughest of times”.
Dr. Ajay Garg
Director, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Being a part of an event that felicitates human achievements is a wonderful feeling. Personally, it was an extremely motivating event for me. The Forum is doing a great job.
MRIDUL PATHAK
President Indo American Global Chamber of Commerce
Indian Achievers' Forum is doing a wonderful job in organizing such events outside India where the NRIs get recognized for their achievements. I am happy to be a part of such events.
Latha Reddy
Ambassador of India in Thailand
Indian Achievers' Forum is doing a great job in providing a common platform for the entrepreneurs to see the opportunities that are lying for them in Thailand. Good work!
Anil Wadhwa
Ambassador of India in Thailand
If you treat the entire country as one big family, solutions to the economy are easy to find.
Shri Sunil Shastri
IAF’s Chief Patron
Being a part of an event that felicitates human achievements is a wonderful feeling. Personally, it was an extremely motivating event for me. Indian Achievers' Forum is doing a great job.
Dr K N Raghavan
First Secretary Commerce, Embassy of India in Singapore
Public sector units contribute a great deal in making an economy robust. PSUs deserve to be recognized for their achievements. Indian Achievers Forum is doing a wonderful work in that way.
Ashutosh Karnatak
CMD, GAIL
Achievement - however small or big, if that has made a country proud, then that is worthy of praise at such level. This forum needs to be applauded for praising such Achievements.
Balram Jakhar
Former Speaker Lok Shabha
No good work should go unnoticed lest we lose an opportunity to motivate hundreds of others who can follow the example. I am so happy that this forum recognizes such Achievers.
Rajashree Birla
Philanthropist
“Vision if not executed is futile. We need to understand the underlying issue so that we do not cripple as an economy and as a civil society”.
Shri Radhey Shyam Julania
Former Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs-
Recognition for extraordinary achievements not only motivates the one who achieves but hundreds of others who could follow. Indian Achievers Forum is worth praise for doing such a good job.
Prof. Ashutosh Sharma
Secretary, Science & Tech.
I congratulate Indian Acheivers Forum for organizing such Awards ceremonies on regular basis that highlights the Achievers who make India proud. I'm happy to be a part of such events.
Prof. Anil Sahastrabudhe
Chairman, All India Council for Technical Education
I am delighted to address such a vast gathering of 'achievers' from across the country. Congratulations, Indian Achievers Forum, for recognizing jobs well done!
Sanjeev Bhikchandani
CEO & Founder, Naukri.com
