Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao, CMC Chairperson Landry Mascarenhas and others seen with Dr Prakash Kurade after naming an internal lane at Sanvorcotto after him.
MARGAO
Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao on Thursday said that he will write to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, recommending Dr Prakash Naik Kurade's name for the prestigious Bidhan Chandra Roy Award, the highest honour in its field.
He was speaking during the programme of naming an internal lane at Sanvorcotto after Dr Kurade.
CMC Chairperson Landry Mascarenhas, Dr Prakash Naik Kurade, Kamal Kurade, Kurade’s children Geetali Talaulikar, Chandana Usgaonkar, Siddhesh Kurade, Dr Sudhan Singbal and other dignitaries were present during the programme.
Alemao said that Dr Kurade's tireless contributions to healthcare, not only in Cuncolim but across the state, make him an exemplary candidate for this recognition. His dedication and service warrant national acknowledgment, and I believe this award would be a fitting tribute to his remarkable work.
“I will write to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in this regard. Dr Kurade has contributed lot for Goa and it is our duty to give him recognition at national level,” Alemao said.
“It's a happy moment for all Cuncolim residents as his contributions to society have been recognized with the naming of an internal lane at Sanvorcotto after him. Such recognitions indeed encourage others to work for the betterment of society,” Alemao said.
He also said that Dr Kurade’s life story is inspiration to others. “He treated patients even during COVID pandemic. He is hope for the people of Cuncolim and I am very happy that today his contribution is being recognised,” Alemao stated.
Others also spoke on the occasion and praised the contribution of Dr Kurade.
