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Gen. (Dr.) V. K. Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Civil Aviation, Government of India inaugurated the Chowk in Cuffe Parade in
South Mumbai in the memory of late Shri. Kamal Morarka, former Chairman of WTC Mumbai, industrialist, philanthropist, and the former Union Minister.
The Chowk is located at the T-junction of Capt. Prakash Pethe Road and Rambhau Salgaonkar Road, Cuffe Parade enroute to World Trade Center Mumbai. Mr. Arvind Sawant,
Hon’ble Member of Parliament; Adv. Rahul Narvekar, Hon’ble Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and Mrs. Harshita Narvekar, Corporator, MCGM graced the occasion.
Gen. (Dr.) V. K. Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Civil Aviation, Government of India said that today being the 392nd birth anniversary
of Shivaji Maharaj is the most auspicious day for the inauguration of Kamal Morarka Chowk. “It is an honour bestowed to a multi-faceted personality that who worked to
ensure that the social fabric of the country remained good. Shri Morarka was a true visionary who recognised the importance and promotion of organic farming and trained
people for it. Shri Morarka left a legacy to carry forward.” He thanked Dr. Kalantri and WTC Mumbai management for ensuring a prominent area in South Mumbai to be named
after Shri Morarka.
Mr. Arvind Sawant, Hon’ble Member of Parliament remembered Shri Morarka as the prominent industrialist, parliamentarian, and the former minister. He said, “Shri Morarka
was a visionary and learned parliamentarian. His contribution to various issues on trade, economy and finance was unparallel. Naming a chowk in the memory of Shri Moraka
was a befitting recognition to his contribution to the society and people of South Mumbai.”
Adv. Rahul Narvekar, Hon’ble Member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly said that the contribution of late Shri Morarka to the society upliftment was unparallel and
exceptional. “He was a true entrepreneur and led WTC Mumbai to enhance business opportunities in Mumbai and India. It’s an honour to name a Chowk in South Mumbai in
his memory.” He added that today’s programme is a ceremony to recognise a talented personality who worked for the development of the nation.
Earlier, Dr. Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai in his welcome address said that late Shri Morarka was a multi-dimensional personality with keen
interest in trade, politics, organic agriculture, art, culture, and education. “I knew Shri Morarka for more than four decades and the association grew during his tenure
as the Chairman of the MVIRDC WTC Mumbai.” Dr. Kalantri expressed his gratitude to Gen. (Dr.) V.K. Singh and Mr. Sawant for accepting the invitation and thanked
Adv. Rahul Narvekar, Mrs. Harshita Narvekar and MCGM for their support and co-operation in making the Kamal Morarka Chowk in Cuffe Parade, South Mumbai.
Mrs. Harshita Narvekar, Corporator, MCGM said that it’s an honour for the Cuffe Paradians to name the Chowk after late Shri Morarka who is an inspiration for future
generations. “I had the privilege to meet him in the World Trade Center and always got inspired by his vision and enthusiasm towards upliftment of society at large.”
Mrs. Rupa Naik, Executive Director, MVIRDC WTC Mumbai proposed the Vote of Thanks. She remembered Shri Morarka’s contribution to promote World Trade Center as the
leading trade promoting organisation. “He was the man of few words. The management of WTC Mumbai will always remember him for his guidance.”
Late Shri Kamal Morarka was the former Chairman of MVIRDC World Trade Center Mumbai for more than 25 years. The multiple dimensions of Shri Morarka's persona are
described as a parliamentarian and minister, an industrialist and philanthropist, art connoisseur and sport enthusiast, an activist and a concerned citizen.
The programme was attended by several industrialists, members of diplomatic missions from Russia, Poland, China, Sweden, Argentina, Mauritius, Uzbekistan, Columbia,
Portugal, Latvia, members of Morarka family and other dignitaries.
