Fortis Malar Hospital in collaboration with Senior Citizens Group honours renowned legends of Tamil Nadu

Fortis Malar Hospital in collaboration with Senior Citizens Group honours renowned legends of Tamil Nadu
Fortis Malar Hospital in collaboration with Senior Citizens Group honours renowned legends of Tamil Nadu
Fortis Malar Hospital in collaboration with Senior Citizens Group honours renowned legends of Tamil Nadu
Fortis Malar Hospital in collaboration with Senior Citizens Group honours renowned legends of Tamil Nadu

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Image 1: Dr. V. Shantha, Chairperson of Cancer Institute of Adyar| Dr. Pradeep Nayar, Senior Consultant, Cardiology, Fortis Malar Hospital | Prof V. Chandrasekhar - President of Senior Citizens Group Of Besant Nagar

Image 2: Mr. C. Nageswaran Director of Fortis Malar Hospitals | Founder of The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Dr. S.S. Badrinath with his wife| Dr. Pradeep Nayar, Senior Consultant, Cardiology, Fortis Malar Hospital | Prof V. Chandrasekhar - President of Senior Citizens Group Of Besant Nagar

Image 3: Mr. C. Nageswaran Director of Fortis Malar Hospitals | Prof V. Chandrasekhar - President of Senior Citizens Group Of Besant Nagar | Former Chief Election Commissioner of India, Mr. T S Krishnamurthy | Dr. Pradeep Nayar, Senior Consultant, Cardiology, Fortis Malar Hospital

Chennai | November 1st 2019: Four eminent legends of Tamil Nadu were honoured today with the distinguished ‘The Most Admired Gandhian of Tamilnadu’ award. Instituted by Senior Citizens Group of Besant Nagar (SCGOBN) and supported by Fortis Malar Hospitals, this is the first edition of the award that recognizes eminent contributions by individuals. This award was presented to the awardees at a grand ceremony at Fortis Malar Hospital to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and to spread the Gandhian values of truth, honesty, ethics and compassion. 


The honour was conferred on Dr. M.S. Swaminathan, eminent scientist of national and international fame who is renowned for the Indian Green Revolution; Dr. V. Shantha, Chairperson of Cancer Institute of Adyar; Former Chief Election Commissioner of India, Mr. T S Krishnamurthy; and Founder of The Sankara Nethralaya Academy, Dr. S.S. Badrinath. The awards were presented by Mr. C. Nageswaran Director of Fortis Malar Hospitals, Prof V. Chandrasekhar - President of Senior Citizens Group Of Besant Nagar and Dr. Pradeep Nayar, Senior Consultant, Cardiology, Fortis Malar Hospital. 

Commenting on the Awards ceremony, Mr. C. Nageswaran, Director of Fortis Malar Hospitals said “We are extremely proud to be associated with this. All the awardees have been pioneers in their field of excellence and an inspiration to society. This award recognizes their selfless work and will motivate others in our society to take up similar nobel causes.”  

Adding to it, Prof V. Chandrasekhar - President of Senior Citizens Group Of Besant Nagar said, “On behalf of Senior Citizens Group of Besant Nagar (SCGOBN), we are extremely delighted to honour such reputed icons and eminent people who have been known for their outstanding service to humanity and also their extreme generosity which has always been a cherished Gandhain value. They are well-known for their ethics, values, honesty, truth and compassion. They are the true Gandhians and champions of the people because of their distinguished service and excellence in their field of expertise.”