Tamilians have been at the forefront in powering India ahead to the next generation of global super powers: VP Naidu

Chennai, October 17: “Success is the consequence of passion, tenacity and unending labour; Wealth, fame and glory are only the consequences of success, said Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu while addressing a gathering after giving away Magudam Awards constituted by News18 Tamil Nadu for best from Tamil Nadu in various fields.

Further lauding the essential factors behind success, VP Naidu said that optimism and creativity, resilience and self-control, integrity and self-confidence are the required to become successful. The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Banwarilal Purohit, the Chief Minister of Puducherry, V. Narayanasamy, the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, O. Panneerselvam and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Signifying its culture, he said that Tamil Nadu is home to an ancient and unique civilization that has allowed performing arts, sculptures, paintings, writing and trade to flourish over centuries. Expressing his happiness over giving away ‘MAGUDAM AWARDS’ to people from Tamil Nadu who have excelled in the field of sports, entertainment, public service, literature, technology and start-ups, he said Tamilians have been at the forefront of nation building, powering India ahead to the next generation of global superpowers.

 

Tamil Nadu has always been at the forefront of India’s economic growth since before Independence, contributing in large part to the GDP of the country. With a Rs 13.39 lakh crore economy, Tamil Nadu is among the top states that contribute in large measure to the Indian exchequer. The state is currently growing at the rate of 7.49% and is projected to shoot up to 9 % growth next year.

Tamilians are hard workers and innovators as is evident from many of the well known and well-respected guests in this gathering. They have made their mark in the world – from Google CEO Sundar Pichai, a Chennaiite – to musical genius AR Rahman, film producer Ashok Amritraj and film director Manoj ‘Night’ Shyamalan, to name a few.

With a rich cultural heritage – from the wisdom of Tiruvalluvar to the temples of Madurai, the dargahs and mosques of Ramanathapuram, the churches and chapels of Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu is home to an ancient and unique civilisation that has allowed performing arts, sculptures, paintings, writing and trade to flourish over centuries.

News18 Tamil Nadu’s Magudam Awards honours the hard work and determination that goes into achieving success against all odds in the six categories – sports, cinema, social service, business and entrepreneurship, science and technology as well as arts and literature. Apart from these, today we will also honour one person for a lifetime of achievement.