Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Eknath Shinde, the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, received the inaugural Statesmanship Award from the World Leadership Forum in London. The award recognised his contribution to major infrastructure and welfare initiatives, including the Atal Setu and the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana. During the event, Shinde also presented a vision of “Design in London and Manufacture in Maharashtra” to encourage greater investment from the United Kingdom in Maharashtra. The initiative highlights Maharashtra’s efforts to strengthen international economic cooperation, attract investments, and promote industrial development. The recognition was presented during his visit to London.