6th Edition to Honour & Celebrate COVID-19 Warriors
The India Today Group is back with the sixth edition of the Safaigiri Awards. The annual event this year will honor COVID-19 Warriors; who have been leading the fight against COVID-19 from the front.
The platform will therefore be called ‘India Today Safaigiri: Healthgiri Awards’ to honor the spirit of Corona Warriors and to felicitate the pioneering efforts of those who have significantly contributed during this pandemic.
For the last few months since the outbreak of Covid-19, India is facing a big challenge. The entire nation is trying to fight the pandemic; mainly due to the efforts of selfless warriors from various walks-of-life. These brave citizens have been fronting the battle to mitigate the effects of the pandemic.
Doctors and paramedics at the frontline are providing medical assistance despite their personal safety concerns. Administrations from the center to local governments are inundated with the task of improving health infrastructure; ramping up testing and treatment facilities, maintaining law and order.
A host of Indians are voluntarily contributing to this effort mainly by spreading awareness and highlighting the safety precautions and running relief measures.
The India Today Group invites nominations from Individuals/Organizations who have appreciably contributed and brought about a significant change during this pandemic. The categories for this year are:
State in Combating Covid-19
Celebrity Contribution in Spreading Awareness
Far-Reaching Corporate Contribution for a Wider Social Impact
Testing Facility
NGO or other Entity that Extended Timely Help to Migrants
Innovation for Covid -Related Activity in Times of the Pandemic
Logistics Services Provider
NGO or Other Entity Offering Healthcare Services
Health Manager
Nominations with all relevant details can be sent to safaigiri@intoday.com or they can be filed on www.safaigiri.in under respective categories meeting the criteria requirements. The last date of filing nominations is 12th September 2020.
This year’s esteemed jury for selecting and honouring the awardees will be:
• Mr. Aroon Purie, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, India Today Group
• Ms. Anu Aga, Former Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Businesswoman and Social Worker
• Mr. Manish Sabharwal, Chairman, TeamLease Services Ltd.
• Dr. Srinath Reddy, President, Public Health Foundation of India
• Dr. Devi Shetty, Chairman and Founder, Narayana Health
• Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman and Managing Director, Medanta
• Dr. Gagandeep Kang, Vaccine Expert
• Dr. Swati Piramal, Vice Chairperson, Piramal Group