President Congratulates Deep Joshi

The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil has congratulated Shri Deep Joshi, whose name has been announced for the prestigious Magsaysay Award 2009.

In a letter to Shri Deep Joshi, the President has said, "I am happy to learn that you have been recognized for your pioneering work for the development of rural communities and awarded the prestigious Magsaysay Award for 2009. Your efforts in the area of rural development touch upon a crucial issue for inclusive growth in our society.

I hope that your work will inspire others to follow your example and dedicate themselves to the welfare of the nation and humanity at large".

The release issued at 1530 hrs