Lt General Narayan Mohanty has been bestowed with the National Veterinary Award to be received by him at the VigyanBhawan, New Delhi on Saturday. The prestigious award is conferred upon Gen Mohanty by the Government of India and the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) on the occasion of the 75th AzadiKaAmritMahotsav and the World Veterinary Day.
This award is bestowed on him for his outstanding achievements and contributions as a successful military leader, his achievements in scientific research in the field of international equestrian sports and enabling military level cooperation with friendly neighbouring countries. The award is also conferred for his contributions during his tenure as the VCI president when he was instrumental in streamlining the veterinary education and service delivery system in the country.
Gen Mohanty is also engaged in many philanthropic and charitable activities. He is also a Life Member of INTACH, Bhubaneswar Chapter.
