NEWS / AWARD
KERALA’S HEALTH MINISTER HONOURED
BRAND KERALA WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD 2020 For her outstanding contribution in the fight against Nipah Virus epidemic and Corona Virus epidemic in the state
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rs. K.K. Shailaja, Minister of Health and Social Justice, Government of Kerala is one of the most efficient ministers who has taken courage from love and empathy she has for fellow humans, said Princess Ashwathy Thirunal Gouri Lakshmi Bai, well-known writer and member of the Travancore Royal Family. The princess was speaking after
conferring the Brand Kerala Woman of the Year Award 2020 to the Minister for her outstanding contribution in the fight against Nipah Virus epidemic and Corona Virus epidemic in the state, in the presence of eminent women personalities from various fields in Kerala on March 7, 2020 at Thiruvananthapuram. The princess showered accolades
on the minister and said, “She has been able to coordinate her head (thought), heart (compassion) andhand (work) and render her selfless service and I see her as a blessing for this world. When the whole of Kerala is addressing her as Shailaja Teacher, I will lovingly call her ‘Shailaja baby’.” As she said this the audience broke into spontaneous applause.
Princess Ashwathy Thirunal Gouri Lakshmi Bai, well-known writer and member of the Travancore Royal Family confers the Brand Kerala Woman of the Year Award 2020 on Mrs. K.K. Shailaja, Minister of Health and Social Justice, Government of Kerala at Thiruvananthapuram. Mr. K.V. Ravishankar, Mr. Baiju Chandran, Mr. E.M. Najeeb, Mr. Cherian Philip, Mr. Thomas John Muthoot and Mr. Baby Mathew Somatheeram are also seen. 44
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