Eknath Shinde Honoured With Three International Awards
Why in the news
Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister was honoured abroad during a short visit to London.
Key facts
- Recipient: Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
- Visit: London, 9-11 September 2026.
- Awards: Commonwealth Public Leadership Recognition, Statesmanship Award for Transformative Leadership and Global Pride of Maharashtra Award.
- The last one was for taking Marathi culture to a global audience.
Recognised for
- Governance.
- Infrastructure development.
- Regional growth.
Exam angle
- Number of awards: three; city: London.
- Award tied to Marathi culture: Global Pride of Maharashtra Award.
- Office held: Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.