India celebrated the Consular Day on 31st March, 2021
The Hony. Consular Corps Diplomatique – India (HCCD – India) celebrated Consular Day on 31st March, 2021. On this day a new award namely “Vivek Burman (Dabur) Peace Prize” was presented. This award carries a Gold medal, a citation and award money of Rs. 7,50,000/- equivalent to 10,000 USD. This year two NGOs were selected namely Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation, headed by Mr. Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel Peace Laureate and Sun Foundation, headed by Hon’ble Mr. Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Padma Shri, Honorary Consul General of South Africa. In addition to this 2 Hony. Consuls were also presented, one with Bhai Mohan Singh Trophy and the other with Consul of the Year trophy. One Retired Govt. of India official who was heading International Solar Alliance as Director General was presented with Medal of Honour. Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Hony. Consuls, Govt. of India officials and who’s who of Delhi participated in the event. On this occasion, H.E. Mr. Manish Sisodia, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Govt. of NCT of Delhi presided over as Chief Guest and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps was present as Guest of Honour. On this day the 3rd edition of who’s who was also launched.
