Caption: Dr. Kalam, Justice Hegde

New Delhi, Feb.16:

Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and former Lokayukta of Karnataka Justice N. Santosh Hegde have been selected by the Sitaram Jindal Foundation for S.R. Jindal Prize for their outstanding contributions in their respective fields.

The prize amount carries a cash of Rs. 1 crore. Sitaram Jindal Foundation will felicitate 25 other achievers also at the award ceremony to be held on Feb. 23.

S.R. Jindal Prizes will also be awarded for crusade against corruption, rural development and gallantry.

Patron of the Foundation Sitaram Jindal said, Dr. Abdul Kalam has been selected for the award for his contributions in science and technology while Justice Santosh Hegde will be honoured for his extraordinary service in social development.

source: http://www.StarofMysore.com / General News / February 16th, 2012