Education Ministry confers posthumous award on Navin Chandarpal

Education Minister Priya Manickchand (left) presents the posthumous award to wife of the late Navin Chandarpal, Indranie Chandarpal (GINA photo)

Indranie Chandarpal yesterday received a posthumous award from the Ministry of Education for her husband, Navin Chandarpal, former Presidential Advisor on Science and Technology for his contributions towards science, technology and innovation. Chandarpal passed away on October 28, 2014, after a two-year battle against cancer.

GINA said that Education Minister Priya Manickchand, presenting the award, read out the dedication on the plaque: “We extend this token of appreciation with our heartfelt gratitude for your outstanding and dedicated service so unselfishly given towards the development of science, technology and innovation and in Guyana.”

Education Minister Priya Manickchand (left) presents the posthumous award to wife of the late Navin Chandarpal, Indranie Chandarpal (GINA photo)
Education Minister Priya Manickchand (left) presents the posthumous award to wife of the late Navin Chandarpal, Indranie Chandarpal (GINA photo)