By Radiance News Bureau
Aurangabad: Social and educational activist Mirza Abdul Qayyum Nadvi received the “Aamhi Bharti” award for his contributions to education and literature. The Balwant Rao Varale Memorial Foundation selects three awardees from Maharashtra each year for their efforts in social work, education, and literature.
Nadvi, President of Read and Lead Foundation Aurangabad, runs the Mohalla Bal Pustakalaya Abhiyan, providing books to children of laborers in streets, slums, and huts. Other awardees included social worker Asha Sirsat andVidya Sagar Dornalikar, recognized for their contributions to education and literature.
At the event, Nadvi emphasized that unity, integrity, and brotherhood are essential for the nation, aligning with the constitutional spirit of “We the people of India.” He expressed gratitude to the foundation for the honor.
The award ceremony featured Dr. Rajendra Gonakar as the special guest and was presided over by Malti Varale. All three awardees shared their thoughts and pledged to continue their work.
The event was moderated by Sudha Varale and Manisha Ghatge, while Varsha Ghoble spoke about Balwant Rao Varale’s contributions. Advocate Indumati Varale introduced the program. Chetan Chopra, Kunal Varale, and Ajay Dehade performed, and Parakshit Varle, Dhamma Wahul, Buddha Bhushan More, Abhishek Suradkar, and Prithvi Magre contributed to the program’s success. Sunita Ghatge delivered the vote of thanks.
