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Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar unveiled the nationwide campaign New India Conclave 2018 last night at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu. Present at the unveiling was Hon. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
The evening saw the first look of the campaign- the biggest ever non-government rural outreach programme organized in association with renowned NGOs – Y4D Foundation, NEEDS NGO, Avanee Foundation and Aga Khan Rural Support Programme. The New India Conclave is scheduled to take place in New Delhi in the first week of July 2018, which will witness the presence of Hon. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Chief Ministers of various states
The evening unfolded with the launch of the logo and website of the New India Conclave in the presence of achievers like – Tanay Chakravarty – Founder NEEDS NGO, Radheyshyam Gomla – Gomla Model Village Haryana, Popatrao Pawar – Hiware Bazar Maharashtra, Shyam Sunder Paliwal – Social Activist Rajasthan, Barun Singh – Rural Activist, Bihar and Rangaswamy Elango – Rural Activist Tamil Nadu.
New India Conclave aims to give a platform to achievers, thinkers and policymakers with reference to rural transformation.
The evening also saw the release of the theme song for this initiative, followed by a series of insightful concepts addressed by the representatives of the various NGOs. Akshay Kumar who is well known for his stellar performances in movies like Toilet-Ek Prem Katha and Pad Man, which focuses on rural development, also took the stage to share a few words on the occasion regarding this initiative.
The brand ambassador of New India Conclave 2018, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar said,
“During my travels in rural India in recent times, I have observed that many heroes are silently driving rural transformation and I have played some of them in my movies. The New India Conclave Awards will play an important role in recognizing these achievers and their innovations which add to the holistic development of the country.”
He reiterated that as a person he is solutions oriented and is thus enthused to support a positive initiative like this.
Adding to his thoughts, Hon. Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis wished every representative and Akshay Kumar, Happy Maharashtra Day and congratulated them for this initiative of the New India Conclave. He said that a lot of things are changing in different parts of the country. And when we look at people who bring about such positive changes, with their efforts, then we must seek inspiration from them and join them in making a positive difference.
Image Credit: Azhar Khan
