Rajasthani Association Tamilnadu Launches

Rajasthani Association Tamilnad Laun ches Prestigious ‘Rajasthani-Tamil Sev a Awards’ to Celebrate

Contributions to Tamilnadu’s Growth Open to individuals and organizations ma king significant contributions to Ta milnadu’s welfare and progress Each a ward includes a cash prize of INR 2 lak h, a trophy, and a citation.

Chennai, 21st December 2024: The Raja sthani Association Tamilnadu (the Ass ociation), a distinguished organization dev o voted to social service and cultur al integration, proudly announces the launch of its Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Aw ards. The inaugural ceremony, held to day in Chen nai, was honored by the pr esence of Ho n’ble Justice Mr. C. Sarav anan of the Hig h Court of Madras and Shri Shantilal Jai n, MD & CEO of India n Bank, who grace ed the occasion as g uests 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 Devel opment, Public Services, Education, H ealthcare, Environment & Sustainabil ity, Enterpreneurship & Industry, Soci al Welfare, and M edia & Communicati on—celebrating the profound impact of individuals and organizations who se work uplifts Tamilnadu. Each awar d carries a cash prize of INR 2 lakh, a trophy, and a citation, underscoring th e Association’s unwavering commitme nt to honoring those whose contributi ons benefit the people and the progres s of Tamilnadu.

The esteemed jury, chaired by Shri S. Gurumurthy, renowned thought leade r and editor of Tughluq Tamil Weekly, include s distinguished individuals su ch as Prof. E. Balagurusamy, former Vi ce-Chancelo r of Anna University, Shri N. Ravi, senior journalist and former Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu, Shri N. S ugalchand Jain, philanthropist and fou nder of the Bhagwan Mahaveer Award s, and Dr. Smt. Padma Subrahmanyam m, Padma Vibhushan awar dee and glo bally acclaimed Bharatanatyam schol ar.

Hon’ble Mr. Justice C. Saravanan, Chief Guest, remarked:
“The Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awards ar e a powerful symbol of the unity betw een two vibrant communities—Rajast hanis and Tamilians—whose collective efforts are shaping Tamilnadu’s future . These a wards not only celebrate ind ividual exce llence but also highlight the collective i mpact of service on the state’s develop ment. By recognizing se lfless contributi ons to Tamilnadu’s we lfare, these award s inspire others to f ollow the path of ser vice, fostering un ity, progress, and mean ingfulchange.”

Shri Shantilal Jain, MD & CEO of India n Bank, Chennai, shared:
“For generations, the Rajasthani comm unity has been an integral part of Tam ilna du’s cultural and economic landsc ape, contributing across industries suc h as trade, education, and philanthrop y. The Raj asthani-Tamil Seva Awards are a commendable step forward in re cognizing the efforts of individuals an d organizations w ho have gone above and beyond in maki ng a tangible diffe rence in the lives of T amilnadu’s peop ple. Their dedication exemplifies the s pirit of service that has fue led Tamil nadu’s progress.”

Mr. Praveen Kumar Tatia, President of t he Association, stated:
“The Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awards ar e a reflection of our enduring legacy of ho noring those whose work makes a l astin g impact on society. This prestigi ous recognition, backed by a distinguis hed pan el of experts, celebrates indivi duals and institutions that are driving Tamilnadu’s growth and transformati ion. By acknowledged edging these con tributions, we aim to in spire greater s ervice, promote collabora tion, and st trengthen the bond between the Raja asthani community and Tamilnaadu.”

Mr. Narendra Srisrimal, Chairman of the Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Award s Co mmittee, added:
“For more than fifty years, the  Associ ation has been dedicated to uplifting s ociety through initiatives in education, healt hcare, and cultural integration. T he Raja sthani-Tamil Seva Awards exte nd this m ission, honoring those whose tireless dedication to the welfare of Ta milnadu cre ates meaningful, positive change. By recognizing such efforts, w e reaffirm our commitment to service and inspire future generations to con tinue contributing to Tamilnadu’s gro wth and prosperity.”Scheduled to com
mence annually from Mar ch 2025, the Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Awards repres ent a landmark achievement in the  As sociation’s long-standing legacy of soc ial service. Instituted by the Associati on, a revered pillar of cultural and so c ial progress since its establishment in 1967, these awards embody the values of excellence, inclusivity, and collectiv e progress.

By celebrating outstanding work acros s various sectors, the Rajasthani-Tamil Se va Awards inspire individuals and o rganizations to champion social innov vation, community welfare, and sustai nable progress. These awards also ser ve as a platfrm for strengthening inter -community h armony and fostering a unified vision fo or Tamilnadu’s futur e. We invite individuals and organizat ions that embody the se values to sub mit their nominations an d join us in celebrating those who are sh aping the future of Tamilnadu.Nominati ations are now open, with detailed  guidelin es available through the Association’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 leadership of Shri G.P. Shah and inaug urate d by the late Shri C.N. Annadur ai, the then Chief Minister of Tamilnad u, the Rajasthani Association Tamilna du has been a t the forefront of social service, cultural promotion, and com munity welfare. Ov er the decades, the Association has imp acted thousands of lives through initiatives such as sc holarship programs—distributing over a crore to deserving stude nts across T amilnadu—and healthcare services in cluding medical camps and cancer scr eenings benefiting more than10.000 in dividuals. The Mohini devi Hirachand Nahar Rajasthani Dharmasala prov ide s free food and shelter to over 200 cancer patients daily, highlighting the Associ ation’s unwavering commitmen t  ment to supp orting those in need. T hrough cultural events such as Rajasth ani Melas and exhibitions, the Associa tion continues to pr omote the rich her itage of the Rajastha ni community wh ile fostering unity and inclusivity in Ta milnadu.