Government of India confers Padmashri Award on Sunny Varkey, Founder & Chairman of GEMS Education

Mumbai, February 5, 2009: The Government of India has honoured Founder & Chairman of GEMS Education, Mr. Sunny Varkey, with the Padmashri award. It is one of the country's highest civilian awards in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Education and Social service.

Mr. Varkey joins a select list of Global Indians to be honoured with the Padmashri award for his exemplary services in the field of Education in India and across the world over the last many years.

Mr. Varkey, the visionary Educationist, manages one of the largest networks of private schools around the world under the aegis of GEMS Education and has contributed significantly to the socio-economic progress of various regions.

Mr. Varkey received the Rajiv Gandhi Award for Eminent Educationist last year, and has also earlier received the CEO Middle East Award for Corporate Social Responsibility, the Global Indian Business Award and the Most Outstanding Businessman of the Year by Asian Businessman Awards, Middle East – all for his achievements in education and healthcare.

"I am greatly honoured by this recognition from the Government of India," said Mr Varkey. "Education and social services are close to my heart. I thank the entire team of GEMS Education and our associates, who through consistent hard work and dedication have improved the lives of people around the world. I share this honor with each one of them. It is awards like these that motivate and enthuse us to continue the work we do in the field of education in the private sector and to work on initiatives that help provide education to the underprivileged, " Mr. Varkey added.

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