By Jones Gadama
The High Commission of India in Malawi hosted a felicitation ceremony in honor of Shri Krishna Savjan, a renowned lawyer and Indian national, for being conferred the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2025.
This award is India’s highest honor recognizing the contributions and achievements of the Indian diaspora.
The ceremony, held at the Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre, was attended by prominent figures, including Fiona Ritchie, British High Commissioner to Malawi; Dr. George Chaponda, Leader of Opposition in Parliament; Mary Kachale, Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and former Ministers of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha and Felix Mlusu.
Indian High Commissioner to Malawi, Shri S. Gopalakrishnan, was the guest of honor.
Shri Krishna Savjan’s contributions to Malawi’s development in various fields, including law and business, have earned him this esteemed recognition.
The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is a testament to his dedication and commitment to the community.
The award is conferred by the President of India in a valedictory ceremony held in conjunction with the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention.
This convention is held biennially, and a maximum of 30 Persons of Indian Origin are conferred this award after a rigorous selection process.
The ceremony served as a platform for Malawian leaders to acknowledge Savjan’s achievements and the impact of his work on the country’s development.
It also highlighted the strong ties between India and Malawi, with the Indian government recognizing and rewarding outstanding contributions of its diaspora.
