02.05.2025 : Governor’s speech on the occasion of Padma Awardees from the State Honored

02.05.2025 : Padma awardees and Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardees from the State were felicitated at the hands of Maharashtra Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan at a programme held Raj Bhavan Mumbai. The felicitation ceremony was organized by the Vasantrao Naik Foundation. Unmesh Joshi, the son of Padma Bhushan awardee former Chief Minister Manohar Joshi accepted the honour meant for his late father. The honour for Pankaj Udhas was accepted by the wife of the late playback singer. Calligrapher Achyut Palav and actor Ashok Saraf accepted the honour in person. The recipient of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Kareena Thapa from Amravati was also honored by the Governor. Minister of State for Industries Indranil Naik, President of the Vasantrao Naik Foundation Rajendra Barwale, Working President Avinash Naik, former trustees Mushtaq Antulay, Anand Patwardhan and Anjali Naik Piramal were among those present.