Bharat Gaurav Late Ms Neerja Bhanot - The braveheart flight attendant was never one to run away from a crisis
Do your duty, come what may. Never tolerate injustice or compromise on your self-respect.
These are the two guiding principles that 22-year Neerja Bhanot left for the world while smilingly embracing death to ensure that others lived. She defied the face of tyranny and terrorism and refused to be cowed down, opting instead to sacrifice her life for the benefit of humanity and mankind. She gave up her own life while saving the lives of hundreds of others during a Pan Am plane hijack in September 1986.
Sound upbringing,
Neerja was born in Chandigarh on September. 7, 1963 at the General Hospital, Sector 16. Her father, late Mr. Harish Bhanot was a reputed journalist while her mother Mrs. Rama Bhanot is a famous theatre and radio artist. She had two elder brothers, Akhil and Aneesh Bhanot.
Neerja did her early schooling at Sacred Heart School, Sector 26. She then shifted to Mumbai in 1974, as her father was transferred from Chandigarh to Mumbai. She completed her schooling at Bombay Scottish School, Mahim, and her graduation from St. Xaviers College, Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai.
While in college, a leading magazine in Mumbai featured her as one of the prettiest faces of Mumbai and this brought in modeling offers for her. She went on to become a celebrated model for an array of products like Charmis, Bajaj Scooters, Amul, Chiragh Din, Paville, Modella… and many more. Life was full of success and sunshine for her.
The only dark patch in Neerja’s life was her marriage. Following an advertisement-based arranged marriage in 1985, she joined her husband in the Gulf. However, his family and he started pressurizing her to get money from her parents. Neerja was a woman of dignity and strength and refused to bend to the dowry demands. She returned home within two months. Her husband set humiliating conditions for her return to him which Neerja and her family refused to comply with. She decided to move on in life and joined ‘Pan Am' World Airways as a Flight Attendant.
Courage. Compassion. Commitment.
Immensely dedicated, Neerja made a responsible and committed flight attendant. During the initial training itself, Pan Am promoted her to the position of Flight Purser.
Neerja was the Senior Flight Purser on Pan Am 73 which took off from Bombay on September 5, 1986, to New York via Karachi and Frankfurt. The plane landed at Karachi airport at around 5 am.
A little later, a van drove up to the plane and 4 persons wearing Pakistan Police uniforms and armed with assault rifles, pistols, grenades, and plastic explosive belts jumped out of the van and ran up the step ladder while firing in the air. Neerja was at the plane door waiting to welcome the passengers who were to board the aircraft from Karachi. Once the realization came to her that this was a hijack, she was able to pass on an emergency code to the pilot through the intercom. Through a hatch in the cockpit, the American flight crew — pilot, co-pilot, and flight engineer- fled from the aircraft, leaving over 375 passengers and the Indian cabin crew at the mercy of the heavily armed terrorists. Setting aside all concern for her personal safety, Neerja identified herself to the terrorists as the crew member in charge.
A long, tension-filled ordeal started. Yet, Neerja was a perfect picture of calm, confident leadership. She comforted the passengers, especially the elderly and small children. In an amazing act of courage and compassion for her fellow human beings, she hid the passports of the Americans, as the hijackers wanted to execute Americans.
After 17 hours, the hijackers opened fire and set off explosives. Acting quickly, Neerja opened the emergency door. If she wanted, she could have been the first to jump out, but she opted to stay back and helped many of the passengers escape. She gave her own life while shielding 3 American children from a hail of bullets from the terrorists.
The heroine of the hijack
Neerja was recognized internationally as ‘the heroine of the hijack’ and is the youngest recipient of the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest civilian award for bravery. She was also awarded the Tamga-E-Insaniyat (Pakistan), Flight Safety Foundation Award (USA), and Justice for Crimes Award (USA), among others.
Two chowks are named after her in Mumbai — one at Ghatkopar and the other at Mahim — and called the Neerja Bhanot Chowks. The Ghatkopar Chowk was inaugurated by Amitabh Bachchan. India Posts released a Postage Stamp on her, while the Indian Civil Aviation Ministry conferred honor on her on February 18, 2010, on the occasion of the celebrations of the centenary of Indian Aviation.
A feature film –Neerja- was made about her. The biopic was produced by Bling (Atul Kasbekar and Shanti Sivaram) and Fox Star. The film starred Sonam Kapoor as Neerja and Shabana Azmi as Rama Bhanot, Neerjas's mother.
Bharat Gaurav Dalbir Kaur - A brave, steely-eyed sister
For two decades, Dalbir Kaur woke up every day with renewed determination to combat the adversity that hit her family on August 28, 1990. Her younger brother, Sarabjit Singh, a farmer, accidentally crossed over to Pakistan and got accused of being a spy by Pakistani authorities.
Singh’s family went through a tumultuous period, trying to secure his release. He was sentenced to death in 1991 but wasn’t hanged. An agonizing waiting period began — 23 years to be precise. He was held captive in Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail.
Ms. Kaur didn’t give up. For her, Sarabjit was more like a son and she was fiercely protective of him. She fought valiantly, casting her net far and wide in a bid to get her brother back home. In 2011, she managed to get permission to visit her brother in jail, securing a rare visit.
I promised him that we will get him out soon,” she said then in an interview with the BBC. She described how her brother couldn’t hold back his tears in his tiny cell in jail as his sister tied a rakhi to his wrist, reassuring him in every way she could.
The family hails from a tiny village near Amritsar, Bhikhiwind. When a pandit announced that they should consider a vaastu-correct in the family home to get Sarabjit to come back, Dalbir complied. She wanted to pull out all stops to get her brother back, and left no stone unturned.
Dalbir Kaur was a brave, steely-eyed sister. As children, they had clear, well-defined roles — Kaur’s was to be the older protective sister, Sarabjit’s constant source of support, almost like a guardian angel.
Former Prime Minister Narasimha Rao got an excess of calls from the older sister : almost a hundred. She stopped only after he agreed to have a one-on-one meeting with her. Rao had told her in 1991, “Chinta nahi karo, hum tumhare bhai ko le aayenge.” (Don’t worry; we’ll get your brother home)
Kaur was a fiery personality who didn’t stay still after receiving just words of assurance. She needed action, and she was unafraid to work for tangible results. She did it all — gatecrashing to reach influential people, directly approaching almost 170 politicians in both India and Pakistan.
It felt like she’d almost succeeded in March 2008 when Pervez Musharraf relented and agreed to stay the execution that was scheduled for April 1. This was a result of the then Prime Minister’s Manmohan Singh’s direct involvement, who it is believed, faced heavy pressure after Kaur led a massive public campaign alone for Sarabjit.
Former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu also vouched for her. “Every man should have a sister like her. She soaks the unimaginable pressures on her entire family like a sponge and comes out a winner,” he said.
More than 10 lakh kilometers, two decades and a wide array of candlelight vigils and public rallies — Kaur pushed her boundaries relentlessly, refusing to take no for an answer.
She once expressed her desire to be a bird near the border close to Khalra village, explaining wistfully that she could then go to her brother easily, without the need for a visa.
Sarabjit Singh was killed by fellow inmates on April 26, 2013. His body was returned to his family in Bhikhiwind, and there was a tearful, heartbreaking reunion. Dalbir Kaur chose to rise up to the occasion when she was forced to confront a grim situation, opting to stay on the battlefield with her head held high, refusing to fade into the growing darkness of the night.
Her story is being told on celluloid this year in “Sarbjit,” with Aishwarya Rai essaying the role of Dalbir. She serves as a reminder to the rest of us — to fight, to hold on and never give up.
Bharat Gaurav Mr Nirmal Jain
Nirmal Jain is the C.M.D. of the Jain group and The Vice-chairman of Chanakya Indian Administrative Service academy where 7200 students have been trained for the Indian Administrative academy. His professional track record is equally outstanding. He really has such a vast area of his active performance and contribution which is indescribable in one area.
Not only heading organizations or groups but working to expand small, ignored areas and giving recognition to them and has also contributed to making his name renowned in various areas these are:
Works and achievements in the field of Journalism.
He worked as treasurer with Hindustan News Paper Agency. His presence with Uday India Patrika (Hindi and English) has been from the time of establishment to take this to a great height. Apart from this he had worked with Ronak times, Indraprasth press CLUB, and attended the Press summit of SAARC Countries as a Chief Guest.
President “All India WELFARE Society”
Mr. Nirmal Jain is actively working with this organization which is solely based on welfare since its establishment.
In the field of women empowerment, the society started the “BETI BACHAO, SRISHTI BACHAO”, campaign and started organizing the program “Kurja” where all the women who are renowned personalities in their respective fields are being felicitated.
Society is to give recognition to women and to make them empowered with safety, power, and equality.
Society made this Event “Kurja” by inviting great personalities like Ila Arun, the very famous singer, and International athlete “Milkha Sigh”. Not only this, but Kurja also organized “Ek sham shahido ke Naam” to reward the sacrifice of our national heroes such as Martyr Satbir Singh.
Loktrantra Raksha manch is a source of social welfare
Under these dice, misa prisoners get freedom recognition and benefits through the pension scheme to have a blissful life that fulfills their basic needs and makes them independent by accomplishing the basic requirements of misa prisoners.
Mr. Nirmal Jain is a great man with great thinking and believes in “Human service as service to god” and with passion and dedication, he worked for the welfare of needy people altruistically. Mr. Nirmal Jain created a Guinness World Record by inviting 1000 “Betiyaa” at Birla Auditorium by honoring them with Saafa where Respected Central Minister Mr. Jual Oram and Mr. A.k. Mishra were invited to honor these girls.
With his great efforts, he is bringing the big business groups & the businessman to adjoin with the social, religious & political groups which is a great effort to bring harmony into these three parts of Indian society.
Mr. Nirmal Jain is a proven leader in social work, research, education, and politics. He has served different social and religious groups under the name of Jain Group, Chanakya Indian Administrative Service Academy, All India Welfare Society, Uday India, Rotary International Club, Lions Club, Loktantra Raksha Manch, and many more. His scholarly work has focused attention on organizational culture and climate, with areas of interest on at-risk children and families. Mr. Nirmal Jain has a special interest in the minority overrepresentation and service disparity among children. He is active in the community of social work and his research has been published nationwide.
Bharat Gaurav Shri Gyanmati Mataji - Iconic Jain Nun
Ganini Pramukha Aryika Shri Gyanmati Mataji (Sanskrit Aryika Jnanamati) is considered an iconic Jain nun, known for undertaking several projects related to Jainism. The Ganini Pramukh Aryika is considered the legendary figure reflecting the true spirit of Jainism among the disciples.
She is also eminent for the construction of the Jain Temples representing Jain Cosmology models at Jambudweep, Hastinapr, Uttar Pradesh, which were supported by former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi.
She practiced her skills by writing 1008 Mantras of “Sahastranam” which improved her ability. She is considered the first Kshullika or a Jain Sadhvi in history to translate and author several Jain literature, scriptures, and manuscripts.
She surprised the world in the year 1969 by translating Nyaya-Ashtasahasri a renowned Sanskrit scripture into Hindi.
Since then, she had written and composed more than 250 different publications ranging from auspicious Quotes & thoughts to books & volumes. She has written and published 14 major books including the first two available in both Hindi and Sanskrit translations. Also, she composed the Sanskrit Teeka (commentary) of the Sutras in form of sixteen books of Shatkhandagam Grantha. She has composed a modern Rite for the Five Merus.
Achievements
Laid the foundation of Digambar Jain Institute of Cosmographic Research in 1972 with an aim of constructing a monumental model of Jambudvipa to have a better understanding of Jain Cosmology.
● Her dream was realized with the inauguration of ‘Jambudweep Gyan Jyoti’ in Delhi in 1982 by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
● In the year 1992, she approached the highest level of authorities including PMO, HRD, and Director of NCERT to correct a textbook teaching that Lord Mahavira is the founder of Jainism instead of Lord Rishabha Deva.
● She was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) by Avadh University, Faizabad on 5 February 1995 for Her outstanding contributions in the field of Literature.
● Bhagwan Rishabhdev Samavsaran Shrivihar was consecrated after the tour of the whole of India in April 1998 at Kevalgyan Kalyanak temple of Deeksha Tirth-Prayag at Delhi by then Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
● Organised International Vice-Chancellors Conference to present and share the facts and findings and basis of Jainism and its studies at Hastinapuron 8 October 1998.
● Ganini Pramukh was the main inspiration behind the 108 ft statue of Lord Rishabnath at Mangi-Tungi, the tallest Jain statue in the world. This statue holds the Guinness world record for the tallest Jain Idol. The certificate was awarded to Ganini Gyanmati Mataji, Chandnamati Mataji, and Swami Ravindrakirtiji on 6 March 2016.
Bharat Gaurav Mr Gaurav Shukla
Gaurav Shukla was born on 25th March 1971 in Barely, India. He was raised in a spiritual and religious family and his father was associated with many social organizations. After completing his MBA in Marketing from the University of Pune, he became actively involved with various social organizations.
Having a vast experience in accounting, financial management, and budgeting he was elected as a Treasurer for the UP council for Child Welfare from the year 2001–2004. He monitored and reviewed the financial position of the organization with the utmost precision. Having an orderly mind and methodical way of thinking he handled figures and cash judiciously so much that the organization scaled enormous heights.
He also served as the associate secretary for the UP council for Child Welfare under the Chairmanship of H.E. Governor of UP. He is also a fine orator and regularly speaks at conferences on issues concerning how to improve the quality of education and life of the young disadvantaged Indians.
Bharat Gaurav Late Shri. Ravindra Jain - Indian music composer and lyricist
Ravindra Jain (28 February 1944–9 October 2015) won the Filmfare Best Music Director Award in 1985 and was born blind to well-known Sanskrit scholar and Ayurvedacharya, Pandit Indramani Jain and mother Kiran Jain and his family hail from Aligarh. He is the third child among seven brothers and a sister.
He was a well-respected figure, and considered a role model for many people, as he overcame his disability of blindness. The legendary blind musician was the “son of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh”, named Ramgarh by Jat ruler Surajmal, and later, ‘Aligarh’, by Shia Muslim Mughal commander, Najaf Khan, thus leading it to be the seat of Aligarh Muslim University. Not without meaning thus was his first released film, Kanch Aur Heera, released on 31 July 1972.
He started singing at a very young age, reciting Jain bhajans and poetry by famous Jain poets such as Pandit Dyanantraiji, Pandit Bhdhjanji, etc. at nearby Jain Temples. It was Ravindra Jain’s parents that first decided to teach him music. Jain received basic training under Pandit G. L. Jain, Pandit Janardhan Sharma, and Pandit Nathu Ram. Jain’s entry into films was in 1960 in Calcutta. Ten years later, Prathibhushan Bhattacharya took Jain to Mumbai where Jain composed his film Kranti and Balidan. In January 1972, Jain started his film career as a composer with his first film song being recorded in Mohd. Rafi’s voice — a song that remains unreleased to this day.
Ravindra Jain is one of the most notable Hindi music directors who started his career in the early 1970s, composing for hit films such as Saudagar (1970), Chor Machaye Shor (1974), Geet Gaata Chal (1975), Chitchor (1976), Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaaye (1977), Paheli (1977) and Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se (1978). Nadiya ke paar (1982). Along with composing music, he also wrote the lyrics for many of his famous songs. Ravindra Jain’s father died during the recording sessions of the film Saudagar, however, Jain did not leave the studio until the recordings were finalised giving utmost importance to his work.
One of his most famous songs is Akhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se from the film of the same name. Raj Kapoor, made him compose many super hit songs in movies such as Ram Teri Ganga Maili, Do Jasoos and later Henna (film), directed by Randhir Kapoor. B.R.Chopra gave him projects like Pati Patni Aur Woh (1978) and Insaf Ka Tarazu (1980) whereas Hrishikesh Mukherjee asked him to compose music for Kotwaal Saab (1977).
Ravindra Jain also composed for a few non-Hindi films including Sujatha, Sukham Sukhakaram, Aakashathinte Niram (Malayalam);Mhaarab Peehar Saasra, Kunba (Haryanvi); Chadi Jawani Budhe Nu (Punjabi); Gomti ni Shakhe, Shree Krishna Sharnam Mamah (Gujarati); Ganga se Naata ba Hamaar, Ganga Maiya Bhar de Achalwa Hamaar, Gaon Desh, Gaon aaja Pardesi, Nadiya ke teer, Piya Milan ke aas, Laagi aisi Lagan, and Jalsa ghar ki devi (Bhojpuri); Harishchandra Shaibya, Dristi (unreleased), Phoolan Devi, Bhaalodeshe Radha, Ananya, Bhanga Gara, Punorutthaan, Sesh Aghat , and Pati Param Guru (Bengali); Brahmarishi Vishwamitra (Telugu); Pardesi Chadhej jaa debi Sarva Bhuteshu (Oriya), and Educated Binani (Rajasthani).
During the 1980s and 1990s, Ravindra Jain widely composed for most mythological movies including Navaratri, Gopal Krishna, Jai Karoli Maa, Har Har Gange, Durgaa Maa, Badrinath Dham, Solah Shukrawar, Raja Harishchandra, Bolo he Chakradhari, Brahmarishi Vishwamitra in Telugu, Shanivrat Mahima and Jai Shakumbhari Maa.
Bharat Gaurav Mr Upendra J. Chivukula - Deputy Mayor - NJ
Chivukula has served as a Councilman and as Deputy Mayor, and Mayor of Franklin Township.
Commissioner and former Deputy Speaker Upendra Chivukula were born in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, he received the Government of India’s Merit-cum-Means scholarship to study Electrical Engineering.
Chivukula worked in the industry for 35 years and entered public service in 1997. He co-authored three books on supplier management and four books on best industry practices. His recent book “The 3rd Way” addresses economic inequality.
Chivukula is currently serving as Commissioner of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities since October 2014 when he was appointed by Governor Chris Christie. He has served seven terms in the NJ State Assembly representing the 17th district and also as Deputy Speaker: Chairman of the Telecommunications and Utilities, and Vice-Chair of the Homeland Security Committees; Founder of the Science and Technology and the World Languages and International Education Legislative Caucuses; Member of the NJ Commission on Science and Technology; Asian American Study Foundation; Health Information Technology Commission.
Chivukula has served as a Councilman and as Deputy Mayor, and Mayor of Franklin Township.
Chivukula’s public service includes serving as — an Elector for the Presidential Electoral College; Member of the New Jersey State Board of Social Work Examiners; Board of State Canvassers; Democratic National Convention Delegate; Asian American Study Foundation
National Political Activities — Indian-American Community· With the Association of Indians in America (AIA), organized the installation of a Marble Bench and Chairs at Cheesequake State Park, NJ to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi and UN Declaration of International Day of Nonviolence
Bharat Gaurav Dr Swati Lodha - Doctorate in Women Entrepreneurship
With a Doctorate in Women's Entrepreneurship, she is passionate about creativity and innovation.
Dr. Swati Lodha is an author of Amazon Bestseller Book titled “Don’t Raise Your Children, Raise Yourself” (2016) and other Bestselling Books like “Come On! Get Set Go” (2002) and “Why Women are What They Are” (2004)
She has been Dean, Faculty of Management Studies, JNU, and Director — AIMSR, Mumbai.
She founded her first venture SWASH Pvt. Ltd 17 years ago which offers Training Courses to Youth, Professionals & Women.
A recipient of many prestigious awards “The Suryadutta National Award” “The Veer Durgadas Award” “and Rashtriya Rajbhasha Puraskar”, she has mentored more than 10,000 individuals from different walks of life.
Her latest venture “LIFE LEMONADE” offers Corporate Training Workshops under four verticals: Life Transformation, Women Empowerment, Parenting, and Leadership & Motivation.
She is married to noted Actor-Poet, Shailesh Lodha. She lives in Mumbai with her husband and daughter.
Bharat Gaurav Mr Tejinder Sharma - Pravasi Hindi Story Writer
Tejinder Sharma is the best-known Pravasi Hindi story writer. His unique style of story-telling has given prominence and respectability to the Hindi literature written by the Indian Diaspora settled in the western hemisphere. He is a much-decorated writer whose stories have been prescribed in the syllabus of various universities in India.
Born in Jagraon (Punjab) on 21st October 1952 Tejinder did his schooling and higher degrees in Delhi. He obtained a Masters's degree in English literature from the University of Delhi. His father Shri Nand Gopal Mohla was a prolific writer of literature in Urdu and Punjabi languages. It can safely be said that Tejinder had inherited the art of writing through his genes.
Tejinder had a deep influence on his mother Suraksha Sharma who taught him the art of living posh with bare minimum means. She is a God-fearing woman with a great belief in traditions and culture. While Tejinder inherited his writing skills from his father, he learned the art of singing from his mother who herself was a soulful singer in her youth.
Hard work is the hallmark of Tejinder’s entire personality. He completed his BA Honours and MA degrees while he was working full-time at the Bank of India. While working full-time in the Bank and studying in the evening college, Tejinder had a meaningful stint with the All India Radio and Doordarshan as a drama voice. He learned the art of voice modulation while acting in Radio Plays.
Tejinder has always been involved with theatre, television, and films. He has had the honour of being a part of the writing team which created the first-ever daily soap of India “Shanti” produced by UTV.
The Bank could not hold the flight of imagination of Tejinder and he decided to join Air India as a Flight Purser.
Tejinder, as a flight Purser, had a chance to see the entire world. Places that he had only heard of were now within his reach. With his charming personality, it was not difficult for him to be chosen as the best Assistant Flight Purser in Air India and soon he became a part of Prime Minister Rajive Gandhi’s VVIP select crew. As a VVIP crew member, he had a chance to visit idyllic places like Cuba, the Bahamas and Bermuda.
Mumbai gave them a chance for Tejinder to try and enjoy his passion for acting. He acted in a number of stage plays, TV dramas and in a movie “Abhay” in which he was pitted against Nana Patekar.
He was married to Indu who was a PhD. Scholar in Hindi. Naturally, the English Bard had a strong influence on his beautiful wife and he started penning stories in Hindi. She was his first reader, critic and teacher. She gave him the best gifts of life Deepti a daughter and Mayank a son. She succumbed to cancer in 1995 and Tejinder was again stranded on a crossing in life.
He decided to bring the children to the United Kingdom and start a new life. He joined the BBC World Service Radio as a newsreader in Hindi. By now he had already published three collections of short stories.
In London, he soon became an integral part of the Hindi language and literary activities. He established an award in memory of his late wife — International Indu Sharma Katha Samman. Tejinder (as the General Secretary of Katha UK) holds this award function every year in the House of Commons / House of Lords in which a writer from India and a writer from the United Kingdom are honored with Katha UK awards. Mr. Barry Gardiner MP, Mr. Tony McNulty MP, Mr. Virendra Sharma MP, Lord Tarsem King of Bromwich, Councillor ZakiaZubairi, Councillor K.C. Mohan, and the Indian High Commissioner take an active part in this award function.
Tejinder has held many events in Hindi in the Nehru Centre (The cultural wing of the Indian High Commission). He has organized book launches, story-reading sessions, one-act plays, and talks to bring the Diaspora together and understand the fundamentals of living as a cohesive part of their adopted country.
Tejinder has directed short-story writing workshops in London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Toronto (Canada), and India. He has also organized Pravasi Hindi Seminars in Yamuna Nagar (Haryana), Delhi, and Mumbai.
Tejinder’s stories have become a part of the curriculum of various universities of India. Even the UGC has made one of his stories a part of the curriculum for the BA Honours Hindi program.
Bharat Gaurav Meera Gandhi - Founder The Giving Back Foundation - USA
Meera is the CEO and Founder of The Giving Back Foundation. She is an International community leader, committed humanitarian, and philanthropist dedicated to solutions to human suffering and deprivation around the globe. The Foundation is based in NY and also has offices in India, HK, and London.
Transformational Education of the girl child is the primary mission of the Giving Back Foundation.
The second arm is to act as a platform for positive dialogue and debate for young people to promote positive social change.
The three-arm announced this year is the spiritual arm “mindfulness “. To the end — a yoga all-day camp will commence on 17th July 2016 in upstate NY, moving to other destinations in the USA, India, and across the globe.
The Giving Back Foundation supports many entities with scholarships and grants which have been very carefully selected, and most often with 5-year commitments. The children of St. Michael’s School in India are being provided with meals on a daily basis and have had their entire school and its grounds refurbished as part of the 5-year commitment of The Giving Back Foundation.
The Giving Back Foundation and Meera Gandhi have received numerous awards over the year from all over the world. But most recently — She has received the Humanitarian Award of the Year from the Mayor’s Office of the City of NY in 2015, The Ellis Island Gold Medal Award in 2015, the Marc Anthony Maestro cares Humanitarian award in 2015 which President Bill Clinton was award last week in February of 2016.
