In a grand ceremony held on the occasion of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji's 75th birthday, Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee, renowned percussionist and a distinguished Grammy jury member from the Los Angeles chapter, was conferred the prestigious Governor's Award of Excellence by the Hon'ble Governor of West Bengal, Hon Shri C.V.Ananda Bose, on 17th Sep 2025 at the Navyug@75 function held at the Historic Raj Bhavan, Kolkata. The commemoration reflected a harmonious blend of honour, service, and culture, in keeping with the noble traditions of Raj Bhavan.

To mark this significant occasion, seventy-five distinguished personalities from various walks of life were announced for the Governor’s Award of Excellence, in recognition of their exemplary contributions to society and the nation. In an expression of compassion and service, financial assistance was also extended to thirty cancer patients, symbolising the resolve of Raj Bhavan to uphold humanitarian values and lend support to those in need.