President of India Congratulates Amtes for Being Awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award

The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil has congratulated Dr. Prakash Amte and his wife Dr. Mandakini Amte for being awarded the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award.

In a message to the couple, the President has said, " I am delighted to know that the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award has been jointly awarded to you. Service of the underprivileged is service to God. Your courage to go to an area where very few dared to go has earned love and respect of the people whom you have served. Your philanthropic contribution towards the medical care of the tribals and their education is an inspiration for others."

This release issued at 1600hrs.