Nanik Rupani and a few liked-minded persons. It was started with the aim of rendering service to humanity. Priyadarshni Academy believes that service to mankind is the best work of life. The Academy has successfully met its goals consistently since its inception. It provides educational assistance to deserving and needy students, provides opportunities to talented artistes in the fields of classic
al music and dance, and gives them recognition by organizing shows. The Academy's Global Awards Function is a very significant cultural event which puts India on the Cultural and Global map of the world as it honors outstanding work of national and global dignitaries. Priyadarshni Academy’s Global Awards:
Priyadarshni Academy acknowledges and honors outstanding contributions of global and national dignitaries in varied spheres of activities. The biennial Awards function on September 19 is referred to as the Nobel Prize Award Function of India. Education, environment, science and technology, corporate social responsibility, public sector, etc., are the fields in which awards are given. Parliament Function:
August 20, 1993, the 49th birth anniversary of Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime Minister of India, was a momentous day for Priyadarshni Academy. Chairman Nanik Rupani had the privilege and honor of presenting a portrait of Shri Rajiv Gandhi to Shri Shivraj Patil, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, for installation in the Central Hall of Parliament, New Delhi. Educational Scholarships:
Priyadarshni Academy provides educational scholarships to deserving and financially needy school and college students in Medicine, Engineering, IT, and Education. Literary Awards:
Priyadarshni Academy presents Literary Awards to authors for their outstanding literary works in Hindi, Marathi, Sindhi and Gujarati languages annually in order to encourage the promotion and growing awareness of the leading languages of India. A Cash Award of Rs. 25,000/- and a trophy is given to the selected authors of these languages.