Consular Day 2024

Governor R.N. Ravi called upon Honorary Consuls to actively pursue global partnerships and leverage India’s vast potential to create a safer, sustainable, and inclusive world. Speaking at the Consular Day event organised by the Honorary Consular Corps Diplomatique – India (HCCD) and the Consular Corps Diplomatique – Chennai (CCD), he underscored the pivotal role of Honorary Consuls in showcasing the transformative journey of New India on the global stage.

The Governor honoured exemplary members of HCCD-India with achievement awards, recognizing their outstanding contributions to diplomacy and international relations.

Highlights of the Award Ceremony

• The Vivek Burman (Dabur) Peace Prize was awarded to the National Agro Foundation, Chennai, represented by Trustee S.S. Rajasekar. This award celebrates individuals and organizations demonstrating extraordinary efforts in promoting peace, harmony, and economic growth while advancing Indian technology and social development globally.
• The Dr. Bhai Mohan Singh Trophy, which honours excellence in diplomacy, was presented to Suresh Vaswani, Honorary Consul of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and Mahendra K. Sanghi, Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan, for their exceptional contributions to fostering international relations.
• The Consul of the Year Trophy,recognising exemplary dedication and commitment to serving their respective nations and advancing global ties, was awarded to Yashwanth Kumar Venkataraman, Honorary Consul of El Salvador.
• The Medal of Honour was conferred upon:
• Jagdip Singh, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Korea
• Neeraj A. Sharma, Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Palau
• Sesha Sai, Honorary Consul of Seychelles
• Shabeena Sultana, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Tunisia
• Nawab Mir Nasir Ali Khan, Honorary Consul of Kazakhstan
• Vikash Mittersen, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Mali

Governor Ravi’s address and the recognition of these individuals highlighted the invaluable contributions of Honorary Consuls in enhancing India’s diplomatic outreach and fostering international cooperation.