PNLIT at Radio One’s #BangaloreAtItsBest Awards function

by June 4, 2015 Environment

PNLIT is delighted to be one of the recipients of 94.3 Radio One’s #BangaloreAtItsBest awards, given away at a function in Bangalore on 31st May 2015. There were about 27 individuals/groups/businesses that were recognised for “outstanding service to the city of Bangalore and working towards keeping #BangaloreAtItsBest”. I was happy to collect the certificate from the Chief Guest Justice Santosh Hegde, on behalf of PNLIT.
Thanks to all our supporters for helping PNLIT make a positive difference!

Justice Santosh Hegde speaks 
 
A view of the “heroes” on display at the function
 
Some of the awardees
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About Arathi Manay Yajaman

Arathi is a market researcher who loves to run and write. She has been actively involved in issues that affect citizens, including apartment management, waste management and lakes. She used to live in Mumbai and is now based in Bengaluru, working as a Community Anchor with Citizen Matters.
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