Bhagwan Mahaveer Foundation Purasawalkam, Chennai has invited nomination for the Eighteenth Mahaveer awards of excellence in human endeavour in community in the activities of propagation of non-violence and vegetarianism, education, medicine and community and social service.
The last date for receipt of the nomination is October 31.
Award in each category would have a cash component of Rs.10 lakh, a citation and a memento. Only individuals who are Indian nationals and institution-based in India are eligible for these awards.
Work carried out during recent times would merit consideration. The evaluation of the nomination will be done by a jury headed by Justice M. N. Venkatachalaiah, former Chief Justice of India and including other persons of eminence.