Rajasthani Association Tamilnadu Laun ches Prestigious ‘Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awards’ to Celebrate
Contributions to Tamilnadu’s Growth O
pen to individuals and organizations ma king significant contributions to Tamilna du’s welfare and progress Each award in cludes a cash prize of INR 2 lakh, a troph y, and a citation.
Chennai, 21st December 2024: The Raja sthani Association Tamilnadu (the Assoc iation), a distinguished organization dev o voted to social service and cultural int egration, proudly announces the launch of its Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awards. The inaugural ceremony, held today in Chen nai, was honored by the presence of Ho n’ble Justice Mr. C. Saravanan of the Hig h Court of Madras and Shri Shantilal Jai n, MD & CEO of Indian Bank, who grace ed the occasion as guests of honor.
The Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awards are d esigned to acknowledge exceptional con tributions that have meaningfully advan ced the welfare of Tamilnadu’s people.T he awards span eight critical categories—Agriculture & Rural Develo pment, Pu blic Services, Education, Healthcare, En vironment & Sustainability, Enterprene urship & Industry, Social Welfare, and M edia & Communication—celebrating the profound impact of individuals and orga nizations whose work uplifts Tamilnadu. Each award carries a cash prize of INR 2 lakh, a trophy, and a citation, underscori ng the Association’s unwavering commit ment to honoring those whose contribu tions benefit the people and the progres s of Tamilnadu.
The esteemed jury, chaired by Shri S. Gu rumurthy, renowned thought leader and editor of Tughluq Tamil Weekly, include s distinguished individuals such as Prof. E. Balagurusamy, former Vice-Chancelo r of Anna University, Shri N. Ravi, senior journalist and former Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu, Shri N. Sugalchand Jain, phil anthropist and founder of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Awards, and Dr. Smt. Padma Subrahmanyam, Padma Vibhushan awar dee and globally acclaimed Bharatanaty am scholar.
Hon’ble Mr. Justice C. Saravanan, Chief Guest, remarked:
“The Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awards are a powerful symbol of the unity between two vibrant communities—Rajasthanis and Tamilians—whose collective efforts are shaping Tamilnadu’s future. These a wards not only celebrate individual exce llence but also highlight the collective i mpact of service on the state’s develop ment. By recognizing selfless contributi ons to Tamilnadu’s welfare, these award s inspire others to follow the path of ser vice, fostering unity, progress, and mean ingful change.”
Shri Shantilal Jain, MD & CEO of Indian Bank, Chennai, shared:
“For generations, the Rajasthani commu nity has been an integral part of Tamilna du’s cultural and economic landscape, c ontributing across industries such as tra de, education, and philanthropy. The Raj asthani-Tamil Seva Awards are a comme ndable step forward in recognizing the e fforts of individuals and organizations w ho have gone above and beyond in maki ng a tangible difference in the lives of T amilnadu’s people. Their dedication exe mplifies the spirit of service that has fue led Tamilnadu’s progress.”
Mr. Praveen Kumar Tatia, President of t he Association, stated:
“The Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awards are a reflection of our enduring legacy of ho noring those whose work makes a lastin g impact on society. This prestigious rec ognition, backed by a distinguished pan el of experts, celebrates individuals and institutions that are driving Tamilnadu’s growth and transformation. By acknowl edging these contributions, we aim to in spire greater service, promote collabora tion, and strengthen the bond between the Rajasthani community and Tamilna adu.”
Mr. Narendra Srisrimal, Chairman of the Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awards Committ ee, added:
“For more than fifty years, the Associati on has been dedicated to uplifting societ y through initiatives in education, healt hcare, and cultural integration. The Raja sthani-Tamil Seva Awards extend this m ission, honoring those whose tireless de dication to the welfare of Tamilnadu cre ates meaningful, positive change. By rec ognizing such efforts, we reaffirm our co mmitment to service and inspire future generations to continue contributing to Tamilnadu’s growth and prosperity.”Sch
eduled to commence annually from Mar ch 2025, the Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awa rds represent a landmark achievement i n the Association’s long-standing legacy of social service. Instituted by the Assoc iation, a revered pillar of cultural and so c ial progress since its establishment in 1967, these awards embody the values of excellence, inclusivity, and collective progress.
By celebrating outstanding work across various sectors, the Rajasthani-Tamil Se va Awards inspire individuals and organ izations to champion social innovation, c ommunity welfare, and sustainable prog ress. These awards also serve as a platfr m for strengthening inter-community h armony and fostering a unified vision fo or Tamilnadu’s future. We invite individ uals and organizations that embody the se values to submit their nominations an d join us in celebrating those who are sh aping the future of Tamilnadu.Nominati ations are now open, with detailed guid elines available through the Assoc iatio n’s official platforms.
Link for acces s details of Rajasthani Tamil Seva Award : https://rajasthanitamil.org/
About Rajasthani AssociationTamilnadu http://www.rajasthaniassntn.in/
Founded in 1967 under the visionary lea dership of Shri G.P. Shah and inaugurate d by the late Shri C.N. Annadurai, the th en Chief Minister of Tamilnadu, the Raja sthani Association Tamilnadu has been a t the forefront of social service, cultural promotion, and community welfare. Ov er the decades, the Association has imp acted thousands of lives through initiat ives such as scholarship programs—dist ributing over a crore to deserving stude nts across Tamilnadu—and healthcare s ervices including medical camps and can cer screenings benefiting more than10.0 00 individuals. The Mohinidevi Hirachan d Nahar Rajasthani Dharmasala provide s free food and shelter to over 200 canc er patients daily, highlighting the Associ ation’s unwavering commitment to supp orting those in need. Through cultural e
vents such as Rajasthani Melas and exhi ibitions, the Association continues to pr omote the rich heritage of the Rajastha ni community while fostering unity and inclusivity in Tamilnadu.
