PANAJI
A Goan woman based in Dubai has been honoured by the World Book of Records for her work to repatriate Indians from Dubai during the pandemic.
The World Book of Records has awarded the ‘Certificate of Commitment’ to Vishanti Coutoncar, who is based in Dubai since the last 15 years, for her humanitarian service in the pandemic era.
This honour is for Coutoncar’s “continuous selfless support for needy people in the UAE throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.”
Coutoncar had taken an active part in organising repatriation flights for Indians from Dubai.
The award was presented to Coutoncar at the Indian Consulate in Dubai by Dr Jitendra Matlani, Chairman of JM Global Group, president of Dubai UAE International Human Rights Organisation and Vice-President (Dubai-UAE) World Book of Records, London.
The ‘Certificate of Commitment’ citation issued by Wilhelm Jezler and presented to Coutoncar, states: “To validate your dedicated and relentless commitment for promoting safety, against the Covid pandemic and pledge to serve the society with honesty and sincerity for reducing the human sufferings, also to guide for the best prevention against Coronavirus disease as specified by the World Health Organization (WHO).”
The UAE-based entrepreneur Coutoncar was awarded a ‘Certificate of Appreciation’ by the Consulate General of India (Dubai) last year in recognition of her humanitarian work of assisting the Government of India’s ‘Vande Bharat Mission’ to repatriate Indians. She also provided groceries and medicines for the needy in pandemic times.
Besides, Coutoncar has also been supporting needy people with Indian consulate related work, like death cases, single needy mothers, financial issues, job issues, family issues.
