Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Mauritius President Awards VIT Vice-President World Tamils Honor
Dr. Sekar Viswanathan received a major award from the global Tamil community.
The award is called the Crown Jewel of World Tamils, or Ulaga Thamizhar Maamani.
It recognized his work in higher education.
Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool presented the award.
The ceremony happened during a large conference in Mauritius.
The conference ran from September 11 to 13.
More than 200 people from over 20 countries attended.
They discussed business, technology, education, healthcare, and global trade.
Dr. Sekar Viswanathan received the Crown Jewel of World Tamils award for contributions to higher education.
The award was presented by Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool.
The 13th Global Tamils Economic Conference and Global Economic Summit took place in Mauritius from September 11 to 13.
More than 200 participants from over 20 countries attended the event.
Discussions covered investment, artificial intelligence, financial services, education, healthcare, startups, and global trade.
- Who
- Dr. Sekar Viswanathan received the award, which was presented by Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool.
- What
- Sekar Viswanathan was honored with the Crown Jewel of World Tamils award, also called Ulaga Thamizhar Maamani.
- When
- The award was presented during the conference held from September 11 to 13.
- Where
- The ceremony took place in Mauritius.
- Why
- The award recognized Sekar Viswanathan’s contributions to higher education.
- Award recipient
- Dr. Sekar Viswanathan, Vice-President of VIT
- Award
- Crown Jewel of World Tamils, or Ulaga Thamizhar Maamani
- Presenter
- Mauritius President Dharambeer Gokhool
- Event
- 13th Global Tamils Economic Conference and Global Economic Summit
- Location
- Mauritius
- Attendance
- More than 200 participants from over 20 countries
- Conference dates
- September 11 to 13