Sri G. Vasudeo, Secretary Vivekananda Kendra - NARDEP, was awarded the award for lifetime contribution in the field of Sustainable development at the Vivekananda Yoga University (SVYAS) during the second international conference on krishi yoga, cow and sustainable rural development. His contribution to the dissemination of eco-technologie s as well as the publication of various volumes on the concepts and philosophy of sustainable development was also recognized. The award was presented on the first day of the international conference on 13-Dec-2010 at SVYAS auditorium.