Shri Shishir Bajaj, a member of the Bajaj Group, honored with the prestigious Sarvottam Nagrik Sanman 2025.
Bajaj Foundation Chairman Honoured with Sarvottam Nagrik Sanman
Shri Shishir Bajaj, the esteemed Chairman of the Bajaj Foundation and the patriarch of the Bajaj Group, was recently bestowed with the 'Sarvottam Nagrik Sanman 2025'. This prestigious award, presented by Meghashrey Foundation and Shrimati Seema Singh, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to society.
The Bajaj Foundation, under Shri Bajaj's leadership, has been instrumental in improving the lives of around 22 lakh individuals in villages across Wardha, Sikar, and Lalitpur. Their initiatives span across various sectors, including water conservation, river rejuvenation, micro-irrigation facilities, sustainable agriculture practices, women empowerment, renewable energy sources, Farmer Producer Organisations, and transformative education programs.
The Bajaj Group, led by Kushagra Bajaj, includes flagship companies like Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd., Bajaj Energy Pvt Ltd., and Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd. Notably, Bajaj Energy Pvt Ltd. runs 6 power plants in Uttar Pradesh and supplies about 10% of the state's electricity demand.
Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd. is a market leader in the premium hair oil category, with its flagship brand Bajaj Almond Drops Hair Oil.
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The award ceremony took place at Hotel Sahara Star and was graced by Maharashtra Governor Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, among other luminaries such as Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar and Padma Shri Dr. Shankar Mahadevan.
Shri Shishir Bajaj's work with the Bajaj Foundation embodies the group's longstanding philosophy of "Nation Building Through Business and Service". His efforts towards rural development and socio-economic upliftment align with the vision of making Indian villages self-reliant and contributing to a Viksit (developed) and Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) by 2047, as envisioned by the Indian government.
[1] Bajaj Foundation Website: bajajfoundation.org [2] Bajaj Group Website: bajajgroup.co.in
- The Bajaj Group, a prominent player in various industries like manufacturing, energy, and finance, has its headquarters at bajajgroup.co.in.
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- Shri Shishir Bajaj's efforts towards rural development and socio-economic upliftment have aligned with the vision of making Indian villages self-reliant, contributing to a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
- The Bajaj Foundation, under Shri Bajaj's leadership, dedicates its efforts to various sectors, such as water conservation, education, and women empowerment.
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- Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd., a part of the Bajaj Group, is a market leader in the premium hair oil category, famous for its brand Bajaj Almond Drops Hair Oil.
- Bajaj Energy Pvt Ltd., another flagship company within the Bajaj Group, runs 6 power plants in Uttar Pradesh and supplies about 10% of the state's electricity demand.
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