Dr. Yan Murry (right) receives the ‘Prerak Fellow’ certificate from Prof. Sushil Kumar, Head - Centre for Business Sustainability, IIM-Lucknow.
DIMAPUR, January 19: Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, one of India’s premier management institutes on Sunday felicitated selected social entrepreneurs from around the country who have made impactful contributions to society. Dr. Yan Murry, CEO & Secretary of Society for Education, Empowerment & Development (SEED) and Pinnacle Skills were among the nine social entrepreneurs selected as a ‘Prerak Fellow’.
Organized by the Centre for Business sustainability, IIM-Lucknow as part of the Annual Manfest Business Conclave, the selected social entrepreneurs have to undergo the Prerna fellowship program at the institute after which they are accorded ‘Prerak Fellow’.
A press statement received here said Dr Yan has been working in the field of skill development and education which has provided gainful employment to many youths. His other notable achievements are initiatives in web based technology interventions for which he has won many national level awards including the National Tourism Award 2011.
While congratulating Dr. Yan, Chairman of SEED, Dr John Murry has encouraged him and other young members of the organization to put sincere efforts and make a difference.
