Padma Shri Avdhash Kaushal, chairperson of the rural litigation and entitlement kendra, a voluntary advocacy group, has received the ninth Nani Palkhiwala Civil Liberties Award in the individual category for this year.
Kaushal received the award at a function in Mumbai on Thursday evening, coinciding with the 94th birth anniversary of late Nani Palkhiwala.
The award constituted by Nani A Palkhivala Memorial Trust carries a cheque of Rs 2.50 lakh and a citation.
The award in the organisational category was being presented to Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement in Mysore.
RLEK, under the leadership of Kaushal, has expanded its activities and spread to various areas, including legal aid and literacy.
Kaushal received the award at a function in Mumbai on Thursday evening, coinciding with the 94th birth anniversary of late Nani Palkhiwala.
The award constituted by Nani A Palkhivala Memorial Trust carries a cheque of Rs 2.50 lakh and a citation.
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The award was finalised by a group of eminent persons headed by Justice Sujata Manohar (retired).
The award in the organisational category was being presented to Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement in Mysore.
RLEK, under the leadership of Kaushal, has expanded its activities and spread to various areas, including legal aid and literacy.
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