Former Singapore president of Indian-origin S R Nathan has been awarded with the Outstanding Member of The South Asian Diaspora for his notable and dedicated work in forging greater ties with India by the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) at the 3rd South Asian Diaspora Convention (SADC).

Nathan, whose 12-year term ended in 2011, is also the receiver of prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, the highest honor given by the Indian Government to Indian-origin individuals in abroad.

SDAC, a biennial event held in Singapore, attracts high net worth South Asian leaders of different field such as business, politics, policy and academics to exchange ideas on buiding more better and prosperous future of South Asia.

Gopinath Pillai, Chairman of ISAS and Ambassador-at-Large for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “Nathan is also credited for initiating SADC together with ISAS. He remains one of the strongest voices for collaboration and dialogue with India.”

“His contribution in strengthening ties between the two nations is immeasurable,” he added.

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By Prajakt K