Meritorious Awards

Reward for DRI Services

In recognition of the timely medical services rendered to the people of Tamilnadu, Tamilnadu Social Welfare Board appreciated the services of Direct Relief International USA, and His Excellency Shri. Surjith Singh Barnala, Governor of Tamilnadu honoured Mrs. Susan Fowler, Senior Programme Officer and her team-mates with the citation at Raj Bhavan, Chennai.

The Smile Train, USA

The Smile Train centre for Cleft lip/palate MMHRC has been well appreciated by The Smile Train-USA for mobilizing persons living with cleft lip/palate and providing more than 2000 quality corrective surgeries. Dr. S. Gurushankar, Vice Chairman was received at The Smile Train Central Office, New York, hosted lunch and awarded a citation.

State of Illinious, USA

In recognition humanitarian services rendered by MMHRC in treating the injuries and illness of the Tsunami victims free of cost, in collaboration with the Direct Relief International-USA, MMHRC was awarded a citation by Representative Susana A. Mendoza, State of Illinois vide House Resolution Number 668, Ninety Four General Assembly, House of Representatives-USA.

India Builds

‘Habitat For Humanity International’ launched a new programme to eradicate poverty of housing in India by building affordable safe houses. MMHRC has been included in this programme to build 1000 houses for the members of Mahasemam in another five years. In this programme, MMHRC was awarded for its commitment for eradicating poverty of housing in India. Honourable Mr. Kapil Sibal, Ministry of science and Technology, Government of India honoured MMHRC for its valuable humanitarian services.

Cleft lip/ Palate free districts

In collaboration with the district authorities of Tirunelveli and Tuticorin, and the grant support of The Smile Train USA, MMHRC facilitated the districts free from Cleft lip/Palate problems and received citation from the respective collectors