Mr. Nanik Rupani, Chairman, Priyadarshni Academy, has announced the names of its Silver Jubilee Global Awardees for 2008. The Awards will be presented at the Silver Jubilee Global Awards Function being held on September 19, 2008 at Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai.

Shri Vilasrao Deshmukh, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, will be the Chief Guest for the Awards Function. Dr. Michael Nobel, Chairman, Noble Charitable Trust; Mr. Praful Patel, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Government of India; Shri Jayantrao Patil, Minister for Finance & Planning, Government of Maharashtra; Shri Milind Deora, Member of Parliament will be the Guests of Honor.

Priyadarshni Academy is a prominent NGO engaged in socio-cultural and educational activities and has been holding the biennial awards function since its inception in 1984. The awards function is a unique event which has been undertaken to put India on the global culture map.

The function acknowledges and honours the outstanding contributions of national and international dignitaries engaged in the advancement of varied disciplines which promote service to humanity and the betterment of society.

Priyadarshni Academy's internationally recognised Global Awards 2008 honours eminent personalities who have made significant contributions in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility, IT, Humanitarian Services, Education, Sports, Film, Management Development, Medical Services, etc.