Key Takeaways
- The Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde received the prestigious Devdut award.
- The award recognizes his extensive aid to people affected by natural and man‑made disasters.
- The ceremony will take place on December 25 in Mumbai, organized by Jeevanmukti Seva Sanstha.
Kolhapur: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has been selected for the ‘Devdut’ (messenger of God) award.
He earned the honor for his help to distressed people during natural and man‑made disasters. The announcement was made on Thursday.
Ashok Rokade, founder and president of the Jeevanmukti Seva Sanstha and White Army Sanstha, which gives away the award, said in a statement that the announcement has been made on the occasion of the organisation’s 24th foundation day.
The award comprises a shawl, Sriphal, and a memento, which will be presented to Shinde on December 25 in Mumbai, the statement said.
