V Irai Anbu, Principal Secretary, Personnel and Administrative Reforms, has received the ‘For the sake of honour’ award from the Rotary Club of Madras Vadapalani.

Shanthi Selvam, president of the club, presented the award to Irai Anbu for his noble contribution to the student community, at a function here on Thursday. “The cause is more important than the goal,’’ said Irai Anbu, in his acceptance speech.

At the same event, Dr Jothi Clara J Michael and Shurthi Jauhari were honoured with the ‘rotary vocational excellence awards’ for their exemplary services in the field of nursing and Hindustani music, respectively.

Sarada Venkatraman, a Carnatic musician of Ashok Nagar was also awarded with ‘Rotary Appreciation Award’ for her excellent service to the women and kids. “Music and art enrich every person, so every child has to be trained in any one of the fine arts,’’ observed Sarada.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / Home> Cities> Chennai / by Express News Service – Chennai / March 23rd, 2013