Amar Singh Thakur Awarded 'India Link Indian of the Year' Award

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Chandigarh 05th October:- General Secretary of The Maritime Union of India, Amar Singh Thakur has been honoured with the 'India Link Indian of the Year' award. Britain-based Billionaire Lord Swaraj Paul honoured Amar Singh Thakur in London with the 'India Link Indian of the Year' award. Amar Singh Thakur is basically a resident of Chandigarh. A veteran seafarer and one of the most respected maritime stalwarts of India Amar Singh Thakur is General Secretary of prestigious India's oldest union of merchant navy officers, The Maritime Union of India (MUI). The MUI is also affiliated to London International Transport Labour Association. Amar Singh Thakur is a famous personality in the Sikh community and a strong supporter of women's empowerment. Amar Singh Thakur is actively associated with various religious institutions and social service organizations in India.

Amar Singh Thakur, General Secretary of The Maritime Union of India said that he is extremely thankful to Indian seafarers for selecting him to promote the agenda of The Maritime Union of India. And, he is delighted to receive this award on behalf of Indian seafarers in Britain where vibrant British-Sikh community has always played an important role in strengthening Indo-UK trade relationship.