Dr. Jagannathrao G. Hegde honored with the prestigious ‘IEBF Excellence Award’

by Shrutee K/DNS

Mumbai : Dr. Jagannathrao G. Hegde, a dental surgeon, a social worker, an educationist, a sports administrator and patron and a cultural activist and former Sheriff of Mumbai has been honored with the prestigious ‘IEBF Excellence Award’ in Health Category by The Indo European Business Forum (IEBF). The ceremony took place at The House of Lords (UK Parliament), Westminster, London. 

Dr. Jagannathrao G. Hegde noted citizen of Mumbai has been actively and extensively involved for over five decades in serving the society and has received numerous awards and honors for his dedication to the cause of humanity.

On expressing his gratitude Dr. Hegde said, “I am honored to receive this award from IEBF which is a prestigious global platform. Throughout my life I have been serving the needy and will continue my good deed towards them. I am pleased that my efforts are recognized and will keep doing this work for the welfare of the society.”

Some of his noted contributions include; Sheriff of Mumbai (2004-2006) where he coined the slogan of ‘Green Mumbai, Healthy Mumbai and Clean Mumbai’. He has been actively organizing annual dental & medical camps and blood donation drives for the poor and needy. He has been the Vice-Chairman for the Central Advisory Board for Child Labor where has helped in the rehabilitation, education and employment of children. He has also been associated with Lions Club, Rotary Club, Siddhivinayak Temple Trust, Shivaji Park Gymkhana where his contribution and good deeds have received great appreciation.

A Dental surgeon by profession, he has been the Dental Director of D.Y. Patil College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai in 1990. He has also been the Trustee of National Education Society, Chairman of Ethical Committee of the R.A. Podar College and Hospital, Worli.

Dr. Hegde has dedicated his entire life to the welfare of the people; even today he is actively participating in cultural, social and medical events and contributing to the society. His dynamic approach and decisive efforts have resulted in honoring him with many accolades.

About IEBF

The IEBF Global Business Meet 2017 on ‘Invest in New India’ & IEBF Excellence Awards 2017 to be held on November 17, 2017 at The House of Lords (UK Parliament), Westminster, London. 

The Indo European Business Forum (IEBF) is an independent impartial body actively promoting two flows of trade, investment in India and UK and other EU member countries. IEBF is a non-profit privately funded non-governmental organization established in UK in 2007. The aim is to encourage, nurture and promote bilateral business, mutual understanding and friendly relationships between industrial, service and business communities of India, UK and other Europe.