Italy has honored Goa-based industrialist Shrinivas Dempo with the Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia, known as the Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy, one of its highest civilian awards. The presentation occurred on January 10, 2026 in Panaji, Goa , by Walter Ferrara, Consul General of Italy in Mumbai.
Award in Details
The Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia recognizes exceptional contributions to Italy’s international cooperation, diplomacy and friendly relations, often awarded to foreign nationals for services in cultural, economic, or diplomatic fields. Dempo received it for his role as Honorary Vice Consul of Italy in Goa since 2013, where he assisted Italian citizens with complex cases, investments,and administrative support in coordination with the Goa government.
Ceremony Highlights
The investiture ceremony drew senior dignitaries including Union Minister Shripad Naik, Goa ministers Digambar Kamat and Mauvin Godinho and local industrialists. Ferrara praised Dempo’s professionalism in fostering Indo-Italian ties and aiding Italian nationals in Goa. Dempo highlighted Goa’s historic ties with Italy and emphasized people-to-people engagements in strengthening bilateral relations. visit here
Dempo’s Background
Shrinivas Dempo chairs the Dempo Group, a major Goan conglomerate in mining, shipping, publishing and education. His efforts underscore the role of business leaders in sub-national diplomacy between India and Italy , for more verified honours and awards visit here
