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Governor presents second APJ Award to VSSC director

It carries a purse of ₹1 lakh, citation and plaque

Published - July 27, 2020 11:32 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Governor Arif Mohammed Khan presenting the second APJ Award to VSSC director S. Somanath in Thiruvananthapuram.

Governor Arif Mohammed Khan presenting the second APJ Award to VSSC director S. Somanath in Thiruvananthapuram.

Governor Arif Mohammed Khan presented the second APJ Award instituted by the Noorul Islam University to S. Somanath, Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC). The award, which commemorates scientist and former President, the late A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, carries a purse of ₹1 lakh, citation and plaque. Noorul Islam University Chancellor A. P. Majeed Khan and Pro Chancellor M. S. Faizal Khan were present at the function held at the Raj Bhavan. The APJ Award is presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the country.

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