BASF India Names Super Cop Julio Ribeiro 'Good Governance' Icon
 
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Media Release
 
Mangalore, Nov 16: BASF India has named super cop and Padma Bhushan Julio Ribeiro as its next 'Good Governance' icon.

Lokayukta Justice N Santhosh Hegde and Prasad Chandran, chairman, BASF companies in India and head, South Asia officiated at the ceremony in the presence of leading corporate top management, industry representatives, members of academies, educational institutes, politicians, BASF employees and members of the local community.
 
BASF conferred this prestigious title on Padma Bhushan Julio Riberio as part of its 'Good Governance' icon series, an initiative under the 'Million Minds' project.

Chandan in his opening remarks said, “At BASF, we are committed to the principal of sustainable development. An important part of this is integrity and good governance. This inspires us to take a firm stand against corruption, and this is what the 'Million Minds' project focuses on. This felicitation programme aims to sensitize a million Indians, encouraging them to fight corruption and improve governance standards in India.
 
In his acceptance speech, Padma Bhushan Julio Ribeiro said, “The poor and the weaker sections of the society are the ones most impacted by corruption. I appreciate BASF’s initiative to sensitize youth to fight the ills of corruption in India. I am happy to be part of this crusade and hopefully look forward for its realization amongst the youth" he added.
 
Containing corruption and helping the needy are our primary objectives, said Justice N Santhosh Hegde who was also the chief guest for the evening. “In the long run, we aim to influence and motivate young minds to set right the corrupt practices and improve governance standards in all walks of life. Initiatives like BASF’s “Good Governance” Icon Series, introduced by corporate India, will help draw inspiration from these real-life performers in facing difficult odds and fighting against corruption in India, he concluded.