Mr. Nopadol Gunavibool (left) bestowing the "AIT Global Citizen Award " to Dr. Veerappa Moily.
Indian Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hon. Dr. Veerappa Moily was bestowed the inaugural“AIT Global Citizen Award” on the occasion of the 119th Graduation of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). The award was bestowed on the Indian Minister by Mr. Nopadol Gunavibool , Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), and Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Royal Thai Government.
prominent individuals and personalities who have contributed towards
the cause of internationality.
Accepting the award, Dr. Moily thanked AIT for the “great gesture”
stating that it reinforces his desire for fostering the spirit of
global citizenship. Dr. Moily was commended for his role played in
propelling the city of Bangalore on the global map as an Information
Technology hub.
AIT has always been known for promoting internationality. A unique
international institution of higher education and research, the
Institute has been practicing multiculturalism and internationality
much before the term acquired prominence. Ever since its creation in
1959, AIT’s overriding goal has been to produce global citizens.
Continuing with this tradition, the Institute has created an “AIT
Global Citizen Award” to honor prominent individuals and personalities
who have contributed towards this cause, Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai,
Acting President of AIT stated.
Reading the citation for honoring the Minister during AIT’s 119th
graduation, the Institute Vice President for Academic Affairs, Prof.
Sivanappan Kumar remarked that Dr. Moily’s contribution in promoting
India and particularly the city of Bangalore as a global destination
for the IT industry has helped the city emerge as the “Silicon Valley
of India.” His efforts as Chief Minister of his province of Karnataka,
India has contributed to Bangalore becoming a global city with major
international IT companies establishing their offices in the city.
Under his leadership as federal minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas,
India has emerged as a global major in the field of energy, and it is
now strengthening its association with the ASEAN Economic Community
(AEC), particularly in the field of oil exploration. The award was
granted in the presence of the Ambassador of India to Thailand, H.E.
Mr. Anil Wadhwa.
Hon. Dr. Veerappa Moily delivered the graduation speech at the morning
session of AIT’s graduation, while Prof. Emeritus Dr. Sahas Bunditkul,
former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand was the graduation speaker
during the afternoon session. Dr. Subin Pinyakan, former Foreign
Minister of Thailand and Dr. Tint Lwin Thaung Executive Director of
RECOFTC delivered the AIT alumni message for the graduating students.
From left: Prof. Worsak
Kanok-Nukulchai, Mr. Nopadol Gunavibool (left), Dr. Veerappa
Moily, Dr. Subin Pinyakan, Mr. Madhav Kumar Nepal, Mr.
Anil Wadhwa, and Mr. Sohail Mahmood.