Madam Grace Pinto, MD, Ryan International Group of Institutions was recognized as one of the selected individuals to be felicitated on May 1, 2016 at the Raj Bhavan by the Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra, Shri CH Vidyasagar Rao in the presence of Hon’ble CM of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis on the occasion of Maharashtra Day.  

She was felicitated for her outstanding contribution in the field of education. Among others who were felicitated were Union Minister of Railways, Shri Suresh Prabhu, noted film actor Mr Aamir Khan and exDGP Mr. Julio Ribeiro.

Speaking on the occasion Madam Pinto said, “Our role as educators is to create and nurture an environment to bring about positive social transformation. For close to four decades we have worked tirelessly for the same. This recognition only motivates me to work harder for the children of India to help them make a mark in the rapidly evolving global arena. I am deeply grateful to my Lord Jesus Christ and thank the Hon’ble Governor and Chief Minister for bestowing this honour on me. ”