Free Press Holds Pride Of Ujjain 2024, 21 Awarded

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): FREE PRESS, the leading English Daily of Central India organised its 2nd ‘Pride of Ujjain Award’ function in Ujjain on Friday. The programme began from 2.30 pm at Hotel Ashray, Dewas Road. Mayor MukeshTatwal, MLA Satish Malviya and Mahesh Parmar and others attended the programme as special guests.

The guests conferred the ‘Pride of Ujjain Award’ to 21 persons. It included talents who brought glory to Ujjain in competitions and events at the state level, India and even abroad. The awardees belong to the field of education, research, social service, sports, music and arts, NSS & NCC and police, civil and administrative services.

TRIBUTE TO CM’S AUNT

Before the programme, a 2-minute silence was observed on the demise of CM Mohan Yadav’s aunt.

GUEST SPEAK

It’s very great that Free Press have felicitated so many people from several fields. All these people will become examples for others and will motivate others. Two awardees have worked very hard during COVID. They have cremated dead bodies that were denied to be taken by their family members. They risked their lives – Mukesh Tetwal, Ujjain Mayor

People working in several parts for taking Ujjain’s pride ahead are present in one place which is a great achievement in itself. It’s a great award by Free Press – Mahesh Parmar, MLA (Tarana)

Free Press have taken a great initiative of awarding people who are unrecognised but work very dedicatedly. It’s been two years of this award ceremony. People from very unique sectors are awarded which makes others also get inspired from them – Satish Malviya, MLA (Ghattiya)

SPONSORS

Free Press is working great for uplifting Ujjain and I wish it remains the same. For the past 30 years, I have been running my homeopathic clinic in Indore. This is a great motto that Free Press is organising such programmes for the people from every corner of society – Dr Jyoti Sharma, Director, Dr Jyoti Super Speciality Homeopathic Clinic Pvt Ltd

It’s a great event. I wish in the coming years, more such events will be organised. I am happy to be part of this event – Anupam Choure, Director Ambaji Associates Pvt Ltd

Free Press on its own is a very known newspaper. This type of awards is very unique. This is very appreciable thing. I congratulate Free Press for such event. I would urge people from all fields to come forward and work with dedication to receive such appreciation – Jyoti Narang, Social Worker

AWARDEES

It’s been an honour to get this felicitation from Free Press for being an outstanding cadet. People must implement unity and discipline in real life – Anuj Mishra, NCC cadet

I have been doing social work for the past 8 years. It’s an honour to receive recognition from Free Press. We work for the helpless and provide medicines to the needy. Everyone must come forward in helping needy people around – Ashok Kothari, Social worker

My students are my true honour. The satisfaction on their faces brings me immense joy. I am also deeply grateful to Free Press for this award, as it recognises my efforts – Dr Preeti Pandey, academician & archaeologist

I am part of the 2019 batch of MPPSC and this is my third posting. I’m the first person in my family to serve in the government and I truly believe that we owe it to our country to contribute and serve – Kratika Bhimawad, SDM & Deputy Commissioner, Ujjain Municipal Corporation

I am in MPCA team. I wanted to be a cricketer and wanted to make the country proud of me – Kushagra Nagar, cricketer

I never thought I would achieve anything great in life, but with the unwavering support of my mother, I learned to move my hands and legs. Through dedicated physiotherapy, I not only learned to swim, but I became good at it. I am forever grateful to my mom and to God – Manaswita Kalpana Tiwari, International Para-swimming & Para-Taekwondo athlete

I work in welding, specialising in fabrication of gates. I find my work deeply fulfilling, as it allows me to contribute to meaningful projects that serve a greater purpose, including my involvement with Mahakal Mandir. Serving the Lord through my craftsmanship gives me a sense of pride and spiritual satisfaction. It’s not just about the work itself, but the positive impact it has on the community and the opportunity to be part of something sacred – Naveen Dhanuk, MTMC employee, for exemplary service at Mahakal Temple

Our society is heading towards development but we need to focus on basic needs and must work on the development of society. I am grateful for this appreciation from Free Press – Neha Chaurey, Social worker

I started learning Santoor when I was 8 years old. It is an instrument with 100 strings. As a kid, I learnt Sitar first with my sister. I started performing from the age of 12 from Chandigarh. I also performed at the Darbar festival in London. My father taught me the instrument – Prakrati Wahane, Internationally-recognised Jugalbandi Santoor artiste

I have received award for my bravery during my duty. This award motivated me to work with more excellence and serve the nation with more dedication – Raghav Kumar Gurjar, constable

I have made many sculptures nationwide and many of my artworks are at several temples. I am very happy to receive this award – Raghu Nandan Singh Narwariya, sculptor

Free Press have taken a great initiative of awarding people coming from all sectors. It’s been an honour to be part of this ceremony and being felicitated for my work – Rajesh Borasi, SDM Tarana

Nowadays, girls must need to learn self-defence. It’s the need of the hour. I have been training girls and women for the past several years. I am thankful for receiving this award – Rajni Dixit Narwariya, National Women Self-defence coach

I have received award for my exemplary work at Mahakal Temple. It’s a great honour and makes me very happy that my good work has been recognised and appreciated by Free Press – Rakhi Chouhan, MTMC employee

I have worked in carrying dead bodies of COVID infected people. I have done dozens of funerals and contributed much during that time – Renu Khatri, UMC employee

I am very happy that Free Press appreciated my work. I appeal to people to keep their thought process positive and that will take you very much ahead in life. Positive thinking makes life positive – Rupali Jain, Tehsildar

This is a prestigious award for us. Working in the art field, this respect means a lot. I started learning Sitar at the age of 6. I learnt from my father Dr Lokesh Wahane and am still learning. We have also been rated as A grade artiste by All India Radio (AIR). Last October, we also got to perform in front of PM Narendra Modi in Hyderabad alongside Malaysian PM. It was a private concert. It was a big achievement  – Sanskrati Wahane, Internationally-recognised Jugalbandi Santoor artiste

Young generation must believe on working hard instead of taking shortcuts for achieving success. When you work dedicatedly you achieve success – Shantanu Dhanuka, entrepreneur

I received award for exposing a person who attacked one of my colleagues with a knife. The Incident is three to four months old. I helped in nabbing the accused and getting him what he deserves – Shyam Singh, Constable

I have served a lot in COVID-19 and have carried several dead bodies from hospital to crematoriums. Happy that even after four years my work is being appreciated by Free Press – Vishal Dagar, UMC employee

I have won five gold medals in Mallakhamb competition for which I am appreciated by Free Press and awarded – Yatin Kori, Mallakhamb player