V. Irai Anbu wins Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Award 2025

Former Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary V. Irai Anbu received the Rajasthani-Tamil Seva Award 2025 for public service on March 16. The award recognizes individuals and institutions for their contributions to society, presented by Justice K.R. Shriram. Irai Anbu plans to use the award's ₹2 lakh prize money to support students in slum resettlement areas. Other awardees included C.D. Sanath Kumar for education and M. Yoganathan for environmental sustainability, who has planted 35 lakh saplings. The Swami Vivekananda Rural Development Society was honored for its work in rural development since 1979. A six-member jury, led by S. Gurumurthy, evaluated the nominations for the awards.