Chennai: Rotary Club of Chennai Mitra presented awards to two achievers for their contribution to the society during its anniversary celebration here Wednesday.
Music maestro Ilayaraja presented the award to film producer and exhibitor Abirami Ramanathan and Adyar Ananda Bhavan managing director K T Srinivasa Raja.
A press release issued by the club said, “Kalaimamani Abirami Ramanathan was awarded with ‘Kaliyuga Karnan’ title for his relentless support to the society and philanthropic work. He has constructed more than five hospitals in the State taking medical care to villages and now he is on a major project constructing 64 independent houses for the Irula community at Kuyilkuppam, ECR.”
“Adyar Ananda Bhavan managing director K T Srinivasa Raja, with 150 branches, employing 12,500 people was awarded with the ‘Vocational Excellence Award’ of Rotary, for his success in business front and creation of job opportunity for people from rural Tamilnadu,” the release said.
The awardees have contributed extensively for social causes, especially when Gaja rocked the State, Chennai floods and 2004 Tsunami, to name a few.
Rotary Club of Chennai Mitra president A Ravindran, actors Sarath Kumar, Radha Ravi, Ajai Kapoor, producer T Siva of Amma Creation and producer Panchu Arumugham’s son Subbu were among those participated.