Nadar scion Roshni conferred global changemaker award for philanthropy

The award celebrates individuals who have set things in motion to create a positive change and employs the Babson methodology of Entrepreneurial Thought & Action. 

“Roshni has used the power of Entrepreneurial Thought & Action, Babson’s renowned methodology, to create economic and social value in business and in the world of philanthropy. Her influence has and will continue to set in motion a tremendous ripple effect that will change the trajectory of underprivileged young people,” said Cheryl Kiser, Executive Director, Lewis Institute. 

The Lewis Institute 2017 Community Changemaker Award recognizes individuals who are motivated to challenge the status quo rather than live quietly within the confines of a broken system. 

Roshni received the award for her focus on leveraging the power of entrepreneurship as a positive force for social change. As a Trustee of the  Shiv Nadar Foundation, she drives the Foundation’s strategy and its long-term roadmap. Roshni is also the Chairman and the driving force behind VidyaGyan, a leadership academy for the meritorious, underprivileged, rural students of UP. The Academy aims to nurture future leaders from rural India who can act as catalysts of change for their communities, villages and the nation.

Roshni Nadar Malhotra said, “The work we do at the Shiv Nadar Foundation is driven by our conviction to drive meaningful transformation by harnessing the power of inclusive education. However, when it is recognized by a reputed institution like Babson, it is a validation that we are working in the right direction. I am heartened and honoured to receive this award and encouraged to work even harder to realize the Shiv Nadar Foundation’s vision of nation building through transformational leadership.” 

The Shiv Nadar Foundation was established by Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL - a global technology and IT firm, with over 115,000 employees across 32 countries. Founded in 1976, it is one of India’s original IT garage start-ups and offers diverse business aligned tech solutions spanning the hardware and software spectrum, to a focused range of industry verticals.