The JCI "Outstanding Senior Citizen Award 2011" was awarded to Ms. Bharati Borkar alias Heble, retired Government School teacher, in recognition of her lifetime services in the field of education and community service.
She was felicitated at the hands of Shri Manohar Parrikar, hon' ble Leader of the Opposition and Panaji MLA, who presented her with a shawl, shrifal and a memento. Ms. Heble is the CCP Corporator of Ward 13, servicing parts of St. Inez and Campal and is the daughter of Goa's legendary Poet Bakibab Borkar. The felicitation function was organised by JCI St. Inez in association with Shree Mahalaxmi Saunsthan Samiti and Bhartiya Sanskrutik Mandal. CCP Corporators Shekhar Degvekar and Shubha Dhond, Artist Nagesh Sardesai, Uma Sakhardande(President of JCI St. Inez) and organizing member Manoj Karapurkar were also present on the occasion. Replying to the felicitation Ms. Heble said, "I convey my gratitude to the organizers. This award is a motivation for me to work harder for the welfare and betterment of the city and its citizens". Felicitation Photograph available at: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2382351196658.138180.1187066172&l=cfb224b989&type=1
