President Donald Ramotar was today presented with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award in India, GINA said.
GINA said that Ramotar was honoured for his contribution in the field of public service and for fostering ties between India and Guyana.
He was among 15 Non-Residential Indians (NRIs) who were honoured today. GINA noted that the Award is conferred on an NRI, Person of Indian Origin or an organisation or institution established and run by NRIs or Persons of Indian Origin, who has made significant contribution in any one of the following fields: better understanding abroad of India, support to India’s causes and concerns in a tangible way, building closer links between India, the overseas Indian community and their country of residence, social and humanitarian causes in India or abroad, welfare of the local Indian community, and philanthropic and charitable work, eminence in one’s field or outstanding work.