Governor of Nagaland, P. B Acharya attended the Deccan Chamber of Commerce Industries & Agriculture Pune Annual Award Function as the Chief Guest on September 27 at Hyatt Regency, Pune.
According to a press release from the PRO to Governor, Acharya in his address stated that the need of the hour was to work towards the development of North East States in the country. He said that as India gets recognized as a formidable force in the world, there is an urgent need for connecting the North Eastern States, so that there is equal growth in all parts of the country.
Governor Acharya called on industrialists to play their roles in emotional integration and stated that the people in business and commerce have a social responsibility to perform. He opined that the concept of profit making has changed to corporate responsibility and that it was an era where social issues and problems intersect with the areas in business. He also called on the DCCIA to come forward and take pro-active parts in the various programs initiated by the Government of India such as Clean India, Digital India, Start up India and make in India.
Governor Acharya also congratulated the award recipients and wished them many more years of continued success. This year four awards for Lifetime Achievement, Award for Excellence – Public Service, Award of Excellence – Best Industrialist and award of Excellence – Social Service were given. Over the years, quite a number of eminent personalities and industry leaders have been the recipient of the awards.