The first award in memory of Com.R Aravindakshan Nair, notable leader of NFPTE, BSNLEU and CHQ Treasurer of AIBDPA who passed way in 2023 was presented to Com.V A N Namboodiri, Veteran Leader in a touching function at K G Bose Centre, Kollam on 12-04-2025. Dr. P K Gopan, President, District Panjayath, Kollam inaugurated the meeting and presented the award. The award consisted a shawl, Rs.10,000 and a citation. The cash of Rs.10,000 was instantly handed over to Dr.P K Gopan to be donated to the Chief Ministers Distress Relief Fund by Com.V A N.

Com.K Sukumaran Nair, District Secretary, AIBDPA, Kollam and Chairman, Memorial Committee presided. Com. K Mohanan Pillai, District President and Patron Memorial Committee welcomed one and all. Com.V A N in his address recalled the difficult situation prevailed in the department in the past and the numerous struggles by which we reached to the improved position. The challenges before us are of very serious and warrants united and sustained struggles. Coms.K G Jayaraj, General Secretary, N C Pillai, Circle President, AIPRPA, Radhakrishna Kurup, District President, CGPA and C Santhoshkumar, ACS,AIBDPA also spoke. Coms.V A Gireesh and Gayathri ,son and daughter of Com.R Aravindakshan Nair proposed vote of thanks. Com.Suseela, wife of Com.R A Nair also participated.