Gita Gopinath, Kamlesh Lulla Among 34 Immigrants Honoured By Prestigious US Foundation

Gita Gopinath and Kamlesh Lulla are among the "2021 Great Immigrants'' honourees named by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, a non-profit organisation.

International Monetary Fund Chief Economist Gita Gopinath and NASA Scientist Kamlesh Lulla are among the 34 immigrants honoured by a prestigious American foundation ahead of the US Independence Day "who have enriched and strengthened" the US society and democracy through their contributions and actions. Gopinath and Lulla are among the '2021 Great Immigrants'' honourees named by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, a non-profit organisation. "This year, our foundation honours 34 naturalised citizens who have strengthened our nation through their lives and examples." "The Class of 2021 represents more than 30 countries of origin and emphasises service to society, including honourees who are recognised for helping others as medical providers and researchers; as advocates for the disadvantaged, disabled, and disenfranchised; and as changemakers in politics, voting rights, climate change, and teaching," the Corporation said.