Air Asia
Group Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Dr. Tony Fernandes announces commencement
of Indian operations and promises to dedicate the first aircraft to Dr. K.C.G.
Verghese
Chennai, Saturday, June 29, 2013: Speaking
after receiving the Dr.K.C.G.Verghese Life Time Achievement award in Chennai,
Tan Sri Dr.Tony Fernandes, CEO AirAsia said that he is greatly moved by the
life and vision Dr.K.C.G.Verghese. Hindustan Group of Institutions announced Dr. K.C.G. Verghese Excellence Awards’13
to commemorate the 73rd birth anniversary of their Founder Chairman Dr. K.C.G.
Verghese. The Special Guest was Dr. E. M. Sudarsana Natchiappan, Honourable
Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The Chief
Guest for the evening was Lieutenant General S. S. Jog, Commandant, OTA,
Chennai. Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Verghese, Chairperson, Hindustan Group of
Institutions presided over the event and Tan Sri Dr. Tony Fernandes, Group
Chief Executive Director, Air Asia was the Guest of Honour and he delivered the
commemoration speech.
The event was
witnessed by more than 400 people. The journey of KCG Verghese was presented to
the audience leaving them inspired with his contribution to the aviation and
education industry. The awards aimed to recognise the achievement of
individuals who have excelled in their respective fields. Dr. E. M. Sudarsana
Natchiappan, Lieutenant General S. S. Jog, gave away the four Excellence Awards
and the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented by Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth
Verghese.
Speaking on
the occasion, Dr. E. M. Sudarsana Natchiappan, Honourable Minister of State for
Commerce and Industry, Government of India, said “I’am feeling extremely
privileged and honoured to be part of such a great event. Dr. KCG Verghese,
with his profound qualities of enthusiasm, perseverance, vision and live
networking created a springboard for many aspirants to mould their careers.”
Tan Sri Dr. Tony Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Officer,
Air Asia, was honoured with The LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for his significant contributions to
the fields of Aviation, International Associations, Trade and Commerce,
Hospitality, Sports and contribution to Malaysia’s growth and development.
"KCG Verghese is an inspiration
and it is an honour to receive the KCG Verghese Lifetime Achievement Award
instituted in his memory." said Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Asia
,Tan Sri Dr. Tony Fernandes. We will be in India and will have our Head Office
in Chennai. He also reiterated that,
"when Air Asia begins its Indian operations, we will dedicate our first Aircraft
to Dr.K.C.G.Verghese." Tan Sri Dr. Tony Fernandes vowed to recruit the
airline staff in India from Hindustan Group of Institutions. He added that AirAsia
look forward to revolutionise air travel in India by providing services at affordable
prices.
The Excellence
Award in the field of Culture and Entertainment was given
away to Mr. S Priyadarshan Nair, Eminent
Film Director, Producer and Screenwriter, for his graceful contribution to
the society through his inspirational movies in many languages. Mr. Mr.
Dilip R Vellodi, Chairman and CEO, Sutherland Global Services was presented
with Excellence Award in the field
of Business, for his outstanding contribution to the industry through his
innovative Business Ideas. On behalf of Mr. Dilip R Vellodi, The award was
collected by Mr. K. S. Kumar, Head, Global Operations, Sutherland Global
Services. Excellence Award in the field
of sport was bagged by Mr. Troy Justice, Senior Director, Basketball Operations
– International, NBA, For his remarkable contribution to our Nation and the
basket ball players of India and the world and for assisting the Basketball
Federation of India (BFI) in its development.
Alumnus
Excellence Award was given away to Mr. Munirathnam Javaji, Director, Assystem
India Private Limited, for being the iconic brand in representing Hindustan
Group to the corporate world and carrying forward the Founder’s vision “ TO MAKE EVERY MAN A SUCCESS AND NO MAN A
FAILURE ”.
On the
occasion, a coffee table book titled ‘45 years of HIET’ was released by
Lieutenant General S. S. Jog. The book captures the journey of this premier
technical institution. Lieutenant General S. S. Jog said, “It is my honour to
be a part of such an awards ceremony which recognizes the individuals who have
significantly contributed to the cause and benefit of this society at large. I
am thankful to Hindustan Group of Institutions for giving me this opportunity.
I congratulate the awardees and convey my wishes to students.”
Scholarship
of Rs 3 crores has been awarded for Students of Adopted Schools and also for
Students of Hindustan Group of Institutions who have excelled in Sports.
About Hindustan Group of Institutions:
The
Hindustan Group of Institutions was founded in 1966 by late Dr. K.C.G.
Verghese. He was a true visionary and had realized the need for an institution
that offers non-formal technical education. The establishment of Hindustan
Engineering Training Centre (HETC) helped in the evolution of Hindustan
Institution of Engineering Technology (HIET) which met this need. Dr. K.C.G.
Verghese also headed several other group institutions namely KCG College of
Technology, Hindustan College of Arts & Science, National Institute of
Management Studies & Orient Flight School. These institutions aim at
imparting quality education in the fields of engineering, aviation, applied
sciences and management. Institution is
proud to have catered to 15,000 students and 1,300 Faculty.
Standing From Left to Right :
Mrs.Susan Marthandan, Director – Hindustan College of Arts and Science
Mrs.Annie Jacob Verghese, Director – KCG College of Technology
Mr.Munirathnam Javaji, Director , Assystem India & Founder CEO – Javaji M Consulting, (Winner of Distinguished Alumnus Excellence Award)
Mr.Troy Justice, Sr. Director , National Basket Ball Association (NBA), USA (Winner of Excellence Award in Sports)
Shri.S.Priyadarshan Nair, Film Director, Producer and Screen writer ( winner of Excellence Award in Culture and Entertainment)
Dr.Mrs.Elizabeth Verghese - Chairperson , Hindustan Group of Institutions
Lt.Gen.SS Jog, SM, VSM - Commandant, OTA, Chennai - Chief Guest
Tan Sri Dr.Tony Fernandes, Group CEO, AirAsia - Guest of Honour and winner of Life Time Achievement Award
Mr.KS Kumar, Head, Global Operations, Sutherland Global services (Received Award on behalf of Mr.Dilp R Vellodi –Business Excellence Award)
Shri Walter Devaram IPS, Former Director General of Police, Tamil Nadu
Dr.Prem Marthandan, Director – Hindustan College of Arts and Science
Mr.Ashok Verghese, Director – Hindustan Group of Institutions
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