Mumbai, February 17, 2022: Mauris Noronha, a businessman by profession and a philanthropist by passion, was presented for ‘Social Activities’ by the Maharashtra Gaurav Awards for his benevolent contribution to the field of humanitarianism in the state of Maharashtra.
The Honourable Governor of Maharashtra Shri Bhagat Singh Koshyari presented the award at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai in the presence of Smt. Amruta Fadnavis, an Indian banker, singer, and social activist. Presenting the award Shri Bhagat Singh said, “It is an honor for me to present this award to such dutiful and ingenious people who have achieved a great deal and shown exemplary work in their respective fields.” He added, “When you achieve something, it’s not just for yourself or your family, it’s for the state, nation, and humanity at large.”
Adding to this Amruta Fadnavis quoted, “ When one follows the philosophy of nation first, then no one can stop India to be the five billion economies we aim at.” The esteemed award is extended to honor talented individuals from the state, acknowledged for creating outstanding triumph stories and motivating the nation at large, through their laudable efforts in their respective fields.
In this era of a deadly pandemic, which has wreaked havoc in all sections of society, Mauris Noronha has extended his support to one and all. A resident of the IC Colony in Borivali, Mauris Noronha has been on the battlefront helping thousands of deprived and underprivileged people with essential food items and necessary commodities. Ever since, the social worker, through social media with the assistance of volunteers has reached out with health supplies and rations to over lakhs of households. Furthermore, his team has proved to be the driving force in distributing medicines, hand sanitizers, PPE kits, face masks and shields to the frontline covid warriors like the ambulance workers, reporters, Mumbai Police, BMC workers, and the BEST drivers.
Mauris Noronha has been recognized for his commendable and noteworthy efforts many a time. He has been recently awarded the “Buddha Peace Awards 2021”, which was organised by the Maitry Peace Foundation in collaboration with the Myanmar Embassy. He has also been felicitated with the “Sarvottam Samman” award which is presented to only twenty individuals in the country for their boundless contribution to society. In addition, Noronha has also received the “10th Bharat Ratna Dr. Ambedkar Award 2020” by the minister of the state, Shri Ramdas Athawale.
Through his humane and selfless efforts, Mauris Noronha has stepped up for the masses in these challenging times. He appeals to everyone, “ One needs to think about the destitute in such testing times and that is the only way one can help mankind.” He has surely restored faith in humanity and has proved to be an inspiration for the nation at large.











![New Delhi [India], January 9: Visually impaired cricketer and captain of Indian Men’s Cricket Team for the Blind Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy on Tuesday was conferred with Prestigious Arjuna Award from the President of India at a specially organized function at Rashtrapati Bhavan. National Sports Awards are given every year to recognize and reward excellence in sports. Arjuna Award for outstanding performance in Sports and Games is given for good performance over a period of the previous three years and for showing qualities of leadership, sportsmanship and a sense of discipline. Illuri Ajay Kumar Reddy (Blind Cricket) is among the 26 sportspersons who were honoured with Arjuna Award for outstanding performance in Sports and Games 2023. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports last month had announced the National Sports Awards 2023. The nominated stars received their awards from the President of India. “I am overwhelmed with this recognition. I dedicate this award to my Parents and Family members for their support. I also would like to thank Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and all the players with whom I have played,” Ajay Reddy said in a statement. Congratulating Arjuna awardee Dr Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar, Chairman- Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) said “It is an honour and proud moment for all the blind cricketers across the world. It is the good recognition for the hard work and dedication in taking Cricket for the Blind to the next level through various achievements by the Indian Men’s Cricket Team for the blind under the leadership of Ajay Reddy. CABI is happy that cricket for the blind is getting the recognition with other major sports.” Following the Award ceremony, Illuri Ajay Reddy, the chairman of the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) Dr Mahantesh G Kivadasannavar and CABI secretary Shailender Yadav also met Indian pacer Mohammad Shami. Shami is also among the 26 sportspersons who were honoured with Arjuna Award on Tuesday. Illuri Ajay Reddy is currently working in SBI regional office in Bangalore. He is a B2 category player, who is representing India since 2010. He has been part of winning two ODI World Cups, 3 T20 world cups, 1 Asia Cup. Ajay is the captain of the Indian cricket team for the blind since 2016. Under his captaincy Team India has won 1 ODI world cup, 2 T20 world cups, 1 Asia Cup and the Silver Medal in IBSA World Games and many bilateral and triangular Series. Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) acknowledges the great support received from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports through this award. The continuous support and patronage received from the esteemed ministry has helped CABI to achieve this milestone.](https://thisweekindia.news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Arjuna-Award-to-Ajay-Kumar-Reddy-Captain-of-Indian-Blind-Cricket-Team-thisweekindia.png)

