Delhi to Host the Indian Health and Wellness Awards 2015 in September

The second edition of the award would have a broader agenda for dialogue and larger participation from the government and public health departments.

The Indian Health and Wellness Awards 2015 will be held on September 10 in Delhi, said the organizers.

The second edition would have a broader agenda for dialogue and larger participation from all quarters, said a health and wellness information portal that is organizing the event.

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"This year the summit has focused on increased participation from the government and public health departments to enable a full-fledged dialogue between multiple stakeholders in the sector," said the statement.

Union ministers Nitin Gadkari and Mahesh Sharma, Maharashtra health and family welfare minister Deepak Sawant and Goa deputy chief minister Francis D'souza have been invited as key speakers at the event.

Source-IANS

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