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''Dynamic Indian of the millenium"

As Member Secretary of CLINICOM, I am so thrilled to post this information here:

''Dynamic Indian of the millenium" award conferred
 
Coimbatore, Jul 4 (PTI) City-based K G Foundation today conferred the 'Dynamic Indian of the Millennium' award on Arun Madhavan, a former member of Prime Minister's special committee for model village development programme under the 20-point programme.


The award, carrying a citation, was given for his 'distinguished achievements and contribution to society over the years', the foundation chairman G Bhakthavatsalam, said at a function got up as part of the celebrations of World Doctors' Day, here.

Besides being conferred a global recognition for his 'project gateway' for promoting India as an investment destination, Arun had delivered a speech at the United Nationas, Geneva, on 'A New dimension to healthcare,' in 1996, he said. The first recipient of this award was the former president, A P J Abdul Kalam, a decade ago.


Note: The members of CLINICOM are applauding. Our best wishes are with Sri Arunji, always.

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