The India which is being re-built with modern Infrastructure, high-rise buildings, wider national highways, a telecom revolution among other developmental programs to compete with the world. As a visionary, he paved the way towards progress and inspired his country to grow as a self reliant nation. He was a charismatic leader who bravely fought inimical forces to progressively lead the country tow
ards the 21st Century. As a Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi had a vision which he translated into an unshakeable determination that transformed India into a technologically advanced country, economically strong with its policies, rightfully respected and heard by the nations of the world. Every year, we honour the memory of the young and inspirational Prime Minister with a vision to build a new India free from the fear of want and exploitation. It was Rajiv Gandhi who gave a call to build an India united by bonds transcending caste, creed and religion and an India that would be a powerful force for peace and amity in the world at large. The Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Awards were instituted in the memory of late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in the year 2010. To reward the outstanding performers in the industry, PEHCHAN, an NGO nurturing the Girl Child and working towards the education of the Girl Child and marriage of poor girls, had instituted these Awards to keep alive, the memory of our beloved late Prime Minister, Shri Rajiv Gandhi ji. The 8th edition of Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Awards is again a tribute to his vision of a strong and self-reliant India. The elite awards, year after year, would identify and honour professionals who have envisioned and created marvels to create a mark and strives to recognise and encourage outstanding people for their perfection and contribution towards the society and nation which inspires others also to follow suit. Concurrently, A talk show – Nurturing Rajiv’s Dreams … is being organised which shall be highlighted in National media in an episode of 30 minutes. The departments running various welfare schemes in the name of Shri Rajiv Gandhi ji would be presenting and highlighting their achievements.