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Basibiyalo congratulates Praveen Pradhan


SINGTAM, DECEMBER 19:  Singtam Basibiyalo and Singtam Newar Kalyan Sangathan had jointly congratulated Praveen Pradhan, Managing Director Badhaichha Creation, Singtam for being felicitated by the Sikkim State Aids Control Society at MG Marg, Gangtok. Praveen Pradhan, President RRC Badhaichha Creation, Singtam was felicitated for his outstanding contribution towards HIV/AIDS awareness camapign on the inaugural day of the two day long Red Ribbon Carnival 2013.

Praveen Pradhan had thanked the officials of Sikkim State Aids Control Society for giving him an opportunity to work for better society. Praveen Pradhan had been actively involved in the HIV/AIDS awareness campaign since last few years. Pradhan had so far performed 18 voluntary blood donations and had completed 84 schools during the recent Youth Intervention under Multi Media Campaign 2013-14 for the schools at East District. RRC Badhaichha Creation was the host of the campaign at East District. Singtam Newar Kalyan Sangathan also has praised Praveen Pradhan’s achievement.

Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj’, Sansthapak Singtam Basibiyalo who was also present on the occasion told that it was an honour for Praveen Pradhan to have received the award in presence of the Governor of Sikkim and Chief Minister of Sikkim and other dignitaries. Mohan Pradhan thanked Sikkim State Aids Control Society for appreciating the sincerity and hard work of Praveen Pradhan.

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