TNI Bureau: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik received the lifetime achievement award by the Capital Foundation Society (CFS) in New Delhi today.

Patnaik was conferred with the award in recognition of his distinctive and outstanding leadership qualities.

Former Chief Justice of India NV Ramana presented him the award in the presence of Justice AK Patnaik.

Notably, the Capital Foundation Society was established in 1987. It is one of the most prestigious voluntary organisations in India which has been engaged in providing a platform for policy dialogue and debate on issues of national and international importance.

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Naveen after receiving the award expressed his gratitude to the people of Odisha. “I dedicate this award to the 4.5 crore people of Odisha who have been continuously blessing me to serve them for the past 22 years. The faith they have in me is the biggest inspiration to work towards an Empowered Odisha”, he said.

“While I humbly accept this Lifetime Achievement Award, my lifetime’s achievement will be to see an Empowered and Spirited Odisha claiming her place in the Sun. By Lord Jagannath’s grace and the support of our people we shall get there soon”, he added.