NRI academic wins UK achievement award
London, May 25 (PTI) Monica Lakhanpaul, a consultant
community paediatrician and senior lecturer at the University
of Leicester has been honoured here at the Asian Women of
Achievement Awards for 2010.
The event brought together
royalty, politicians, media
professionals and sports personalities to mark the success and
contribution of Asian women to Britain.
"I feel very humble
to receive such a prestigious award
which recognises the sacrifices my family and I have made to
enable me to follow my passion of trying to improve the lives
for children and young people. I have been very fortunate to
have been surrounded by people who believed in me and what I
can achieve.
"I hope this award will show others that it is
possible
to overcome obstacles and follow your dreams," Lakhanpaul said
after winning the Public Sector Award in the prestigious
competition.
Source:- PTI NEWS
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