Resolve to work for betterment of downtrodden, needy: LG Sinha

New Delhi, Nov 23: The Lieutenant Governor (LG), Manoj Sinha, today called upon the litterateurs, poets, artists and civil society members to resolve to work for the betterment of the downtrodden and needy.

According to an official press release, he was speaking at a function  here. The Lieutenant Governor, presented “Pandit Haridutt Sharma Award” to Dr H R Nagendra, the renowned Yoga Guru and President of Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (VYASA) and Prof Ashok Chakradhar, well-known author, poet and painter.

Paying homage to the eminent journalist, writer and  social worker Pandit Haridutt Sharma, he called upon the litterateurs, poets, artists and civil society members to take four  resolutions as a tribute to him . “Our first resolution should be to work for the betterment of the downtrodden and needy. We must work collectively for the promotion of culture, literature and yoga, Capacity building of youth and development of a progressive, healthy, prosperous and peaceful society”, the LG said.

He added that Dr H R Nagendra, a distinguished Yoga Guru, a brilliant engineer and an outstanding researcher on Yoga practices has helped in promoting this ancient gift of India to the world to ensure health and well-being of the humanity.

“He has published 30 research papers in engineering and over 100 research papers on the efficacy, principles and techniques of Yoga.

He is zealously committed to better health, social harmony and peace. It is also a great pleasure to recognize the literary work of Prof. Ashok Chakradhar. His work in the service of culture, and in promotion of poetry is truly inspiring,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

He also commended the endeavour of Pandit Haridutt Sharma Foundation for honouring the distinguished personalities in the field of journalism, literature, education and social service.