Enterpreneur Praveen Kumar Shetty of Fortune Group Coveted with Aryabhata Award
Shodhan Prasad
Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore
Bangalore / Dubai, Mar 23: Aryabhatta Cultural Organisation, here announced Praveen Kumar Shetty, chairman – Fortune Group of Hotels, Dubai to have been selected for the prestigious Aryabhata International Award of 2011 in recognition of his excellent contribution and service in the field of Social Service on Friday March 23.
The award presentation function will be held on April 28 at Ravindra Kalakshetra, Bangalore.
On receipt of the selection letter Praveen Kumar Shetty expressed his joy and said "I am honoured and have always believed in unselfish and unconditional giving back to the society. There are men and women who are doing better than what I’ve done, but I graciously accept it and added that this award is very motivating for him, he then thanked the award committee for the honour."
Aryabhatta Cultural Organisation came into existence in the year 1975 April 19, in memory of launching of the First Indian Indigenious Artificial Satellite "Aryabhata". The organization has instituted an award in memory of Aryabhata, the great astronomer, mathematician and also the name of the first Indian satellite to recognize the achievers of India and abroad in the fields of science, arts, literature, music, dance, education etc.
Praveen Kumar Shetty
Highly respected and widely regarded for his astute leadership by his peers and the corporate community alike, Praveen Kumar Shetty took on the mantle of chairman and managing director of Fortune Group of Hotels in 2001. He has carved a unique niche for himself, applauded not only for his skillful leadership of the company but also for his commitment towards enhancing his community. His has corporate social initiatives and charities back home in India, he supports the Spoorti Foundation which is doing stellar work for the underprivileged. He also finances some rehabilitation programmes for the blind school; the Spastic Society and educational institutions for the needy children.
Born on July 6, 1967 and an alumni of the government Junior College–Koteshwera and graduated in Bhandarkar College, Kundapur (Mangalore University), Praveen Kumar is a person to be always having a 'yes' positive attitude, with selfless contribution to the society anytime approached.
Other prominent among Aryabhatta awardees in different fields are:
Music: Padma Vibhushana Dr R K Srikantan, Dr Doraiswamy Iyengar, Dr Shyamala G Bhave, M S Sheela, Ramarao Naik, Dr Vinayaka Torvi
Dance: Manju Bhargavi, Vani Ganapathi, Narmada, Revathi Narasimhan, Padmini Ramachandran, Bhanumathi among others.
Film : Dr Rajkumar, Dr Vishnuvardhan, Padma Vibhushana Dr S P Balasubramanyam, Padmashri Girish Kasaravalli, Padma Bhushana Dr B Sarojadevi, Dr Jayamala,Dr S Janakai, Dr Deva
Science: Dr U R Rao, Dr Kasturi Rangan among others.
Literature: Dr Pu Thi Na, Dr S L Bhyrappa, Dr Lakshminarayan Bhatta, Dr Hampana, Dr H S Venkatesha Murthy, Dr Saa Shi Maruliah, Dr Nisar Ahmed
Law and Justice: Dr Rama Jois, Dr A J Sadashiva, Ashok Haranahalli among others.
Media: Dr Mahesh Joshi, V N Subba Rao, Vishweshwara Bhat, Sandhya Pai among others.
Theatre: Dr B V Karanth, Dr Master Hiranniah
Education: Dr H Narasimhaiah, Dr Doreswamy, Dr Shashidhara Prasad, Dr Thimmappa, Dr Kshanika Hirembare Gaama
Medical: Dr Neeraj Patil, Dr Sharan Patil, Dr S T Ramesh among others.