Dharamshala: The Himachal Sankalp Shree 2010 Awards Ceremony was held on Sunday (31 October) at Lions Bhawan, Civil Bazar, Dharamshala. Ms. Ngawang Lhamo Kanag Director of Nyingtop Ling Tibetan Handicapped Children's Craft Home received the award in recognition of her excellent social works for those Tibetans. She is among the eight Indian social workers who received the 2010 award.
The Awards Ceremony was attended by over 100 delegates, including government representatives, venture capitalists, business leaders, experts and social entrepreneurs.
Amongst the guest who attended the function were Sh. Kishan Kapoor, Hon'ble industry minister, Govt. of H.P, Sh. Onkar Sharma, Director industries, Govt. of H.P and Sh. R.S. Gupta, deputy commissioner, Kangra and several others.
On 24 October, at the Municipal community Hall, Dharamshala, the Himachal Kesari, a leading Hindi Newspaper also awarded Tibetan government and its people for their great cooperation, sincerity and openness.
Ms. Dolma Gyari, the deputy speaker of Tibetan parliament accepted the award from the chief guest, Smt. Urmila Singh, the governer of H.P on behalf of Tibetan people at the 30th Annual function of the Newspaper. Governor also honoured 23 people with 'Himachal Kesari Sammaan' for their outstanding services in varying fields.
She said that press plays a prominent role in dissemination of news to its readers and added that it is also considered 4th pillar of democracy. "Media played pivotal role to make people aware of various aspects associated with the society. Media personel are an important link between Government and public which is also essential in democratic system."
