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FRIENDS OF MUMBAI AWARDS HONOUR REAL LIFE HEROES
The Daily Guardian
|February 19, 2024
In a splendid celebration of Mumbai’s vibrant spirit and the outstanding contributions of its distinguished citizens, The Sunday Guardian honoured the Maximum City’s achievers and paid homage to the remarkable individuals who embody the essence of the bustling metropolis at the Friends of Mumbai Awards & Conclave on Sunday.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde gave away the Awards and shared his government’s vision for transforming Mumbai’s infrastructure. “We are changing Mumbai. In the next two-three years all roads in Mumbai will be free of potholes,” he said. The chief minister shared details of a drive to increase green cover and tree plantation and beautification being undertaken in the financial capital and plans to launch a deep cleaning drive in the city. He also congratulated the ITV Network for launching its Mumbai News Centre, The Sunday Guardian's Mumbai edition and starting a media school and invited the group to launch a Marathi news channel.
The grand event served as a beacon of recognition, honouring the diverse talents and relentless efforts of individuals who have significantly shaped the city's landscape including the dabbawalas, top corporate leaders, social workers, celebrated chefs, influencers, actors, film-makers and composers.
This story is from the February 19, 2024 edition of The Daily Guardian.
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