PUNE: Former Member of Parliament and social activist Prof. Jogendra Kawade will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Jadhavar Group of Institutes on the occasion of its 13th Foundation Day. The award ceremony will be held on Saturday, October 24, at 10.30 am at Principal Dr. Sudhakarrao Jadhavar Educational Complex-I in Manajinagar, Nare, Pune.

The announcement was made by Adv. Shardul Jadhavar, Vice-President of the institute, at a press conference.

Several personalities who have made significant contributions in their respective fields will be honoured at the ceremony. Padma Shri awardee Rahibai Popere will receive the award for her contribution to agriculture, while Audumbar Ukirde, Chairman of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Pune, will be honoured in the field of education.

Actor Milind Shinde will receive the award for his contribution to the arts, Nilesh Dhamdhere, Chairman of Pune Urban Co-operative Bank, will be recognised for his contribution to the co-operative sector, and Jayant Hire of Samaj Prabodhan Charitable Trust will receive the award for his work in the social sector.

The awards will comprise a citation, a memento and a shawl.

Senior editor Vijay Baviskar will preside over the function. Prof. Dr. Sudhakarrao Jadhavar, President of the institute; Adv. Shardul Jadhavar, Vice-President; Surekha Jadhavar, Treasurer; and other dignitaries will be present.

Speaking about the initiative, Adv. Shardul Jadhavar said the institute organises the annual awards ceremony to recognise individuals who have made notable contributions to education, social work, the co-operative sector, the arts and other fields. The initiative aims to inspire students and encourage them to follow the examples of individuals who have made a meaningful contribution to society.

The Jadhavar Group also undertakes several initiatives to promote access to education and provide students with opportunities for holistic development. According to the institute, its educational network caters to approximately 25,000 students and parents and employs more than 1,500 staff members.

As part of its educational support initiatives, the institute offers a 25 per cent concession in fees, from kindergarten to postgraduate courses, to the children of fire brigade personnel, police personnel, journalists, armed forces personnel and ambulance drivers. Students securing more than 85 per cent marks and taking admission to the institute are also eligible for a 15 per cent concession in tuition fees in the form of a scholarship.

The institute continues to organise various initiatives to provide quality education and expose students to the experiences and guidance of inspiring personalities from different walks of life.