Media Release

Mumbai, Oct 7: The prestigious Excellence Award was conferred upon Madam Grace Pinto, managing director, Ryan International Group of Institutions for her invaluable contribution towards elderly people of the society on the International Day of the older persons organized by the HelpAge India on October 1, 2014 at Stein Auditorium, India habitat Centre, New Delhi.

The Award was presented by Lise Grande, UN president Coordinator and UNDP resident representative in India. Her continuous effort in strengthening the living standard of the elderly people in association with HelpAge India was applauded by all.

On the same occasion the Samson Daniel Award was presented to Ryan International School, Bangalore, Karnataka for their highest contribution towards the cause of the elderly.

The ceremony had an august gathering addressed by prominent speakers like Lisa Grande. The chairman Helpage India Amal Ganguli and CEO, Helpage India applauded the efforts of the Ryan Group.

The Ryan group of institutions has always given utmost importance to inculcate values of respect, humility, charity and kindness to the students. The students strive to impact the society. They work towards this vision with passion and much generosity.

Ryan group has been at the forefront in its efforts towards nation-building through works of social engagement, charity and education. Since its inception, the group has stoutly championed a wide range of public interest issues and national social causes which also includes protection of environment, cleanliness of the city, tree planting etc and has assisted institutions working for such causes. The strong foundation as envisioned by the Chairman, Ryan International Group of Institutions Dr A F Pinto drives the students to work relentlessly to become agents of transformation in the society.