Prominent businessman Shri Shishir Bajaj of the Bajaj Group has been awarded the Sarvottam Nagrik Sanman 2025, a distinguished honor.
In a grand ceremony graced by esteemed personalities, Shri Shishir Bajaj, the chairman of the Bajaj Foundation, was honoured with the Sarvottam Nagrik Sanman 2025. The event took place at Hotel Sahara Star, and the award was presented by Meghashrey Foundation and Shrimati Seema Singh.
The award recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to society through quiet dedication and service. Shri Shishir Bajaj's leadership and the Bajaj Group's efforts have brought about notable changes in rural development and nation-building.
The Bajaj Group's initiatives have impacted over 6 lakh families and approximately 22 lakh individuals across regions such as Wardha (Mahararashtra), Sikar (Rajasthan), and Lalitpur (Uttar Pradesh). These initiatives focus on various aspects, including water conservation, sustainable agriculture practices, women empowerment, renewable energy adoption, and farmer support.
One of the key initiatives is the implementation of farmer training programs called Kisan Paathshalas. The Bajaj Foundation has also been instrumental in establishing Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) to foster agro-entrepreneurship. Moreover, the Group encourages the adoption of renewable energy sources, such as solar pumps and biogas plants, and promotes innovative education programs like Design for Change to nurture rural youth creativity.
Under Shri Shishir Bajaj’s leadership, alongside his sons Kushagra and Apoorv Bajaj, these initiatives have been implemented to advance socio-economic development and make Indian villages self-reliant (Aatmanirbhar), aligning with the vision for a developed India by 2047.
The Bajaj Group follows the philosophy of “Nation Building Through Business and Service,” combining industrial growth with social responsibility. This blend is reflected in their diversified businesses—such as Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd., Bajaj Energy Pvt. Ltd., and Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd.—alongside their extensive rural development work.
Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd., a flagship company of the Bajaj Group led by Kushagra Bajaj, is India's largest integrated sugar company operating 14 sugar mills and 6 ethanol plants in Uttar Pradesh. On the other hand, Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd., under the Bajaj Group, is the market leader in the premium hair oil category with its flagship brand Bajaj Almond Drops Hair Oil.
The Bajaj Group's patriarch, Shri Shishir Bajaj, was honoured for his significant contributions to society. The Sarvottam Nagrik Sanman to Shri Shishir Bajaj is a testament to the Group's commitment to service and nation-building.
The ceremony saw the presence of eminent personalities such as Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, Maharashtra Governor, Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Padma Bhushan Dr. Vijay Bhatkar, Padma Shri Dr. Shankar Mahadevan, Imtiaz Ali, Padma Bhushan Anupam Kher, and Padma Shri Vijender Singh. Shri Ram Shinde, Chairman of Maharashtra Legislative Council, and Shri Ashish Shelar, Cabinet Minister of Culture, were also present at the ceremony.
Shri Shishir Bajaj, in his speech, traced the origins of the Bajaj Group to 1926, when his grandfather Shri Jamnalal Bajaj founded the group to support India's freedom struggle. The Bajaj Group's first sugar factory was established in Uttar Pradesh in 1932 with a vision to make India self-sufficient in sugar production.
The Bajaj Group continues to blend industrial excellence with social responsibility, working towards making Indian villages self-reliant and contributing to the nation's development.
- Shri Shishir Bajaj's leadership has played a significant role in driving the Bajaj Group's efforts, focusing on nation-building and rural development.
- The Bajaj Group's initiatives in water conservation, sustainable agriculture practices, women empowerment, renewable energy adoption, and farmer support are designed to impact millions of individuals.
- Shri Shishir Bajaj's philosophy of "Nation Building Through Business and Service" is reflected in the Group's diversified businesses and rural development projects.
- One of the most impactful Bajaj Group initiatives is the Kisan Paathshala farmer training program, which aims to nurture agro-entrepreneurship.
- Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd., a leading company within the Bajaj Group, is India's largest integrated sugar company, contributing to the country's energy sector.
- The Bajaj Group's extensive rural development work and commitment to service have been recognized with the Sarvottam Nagrik Sanman award, presented at a grand ceremony attended by eminent personalities.
- Under Shri Shishir Bajaj's guidance, the Bajaj Group continues to promote innovative education programs like Design for Change, with a focus on nurturing creativity in rural youth.
- Shri Shishir Bajaj also emphasized the Group's roots in supporting India's freedom struggle, tracing its origins back to 1926 when his grandfather founded the Bajaj Group.
- In addition to Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar Ltd. and Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd., the Bajaj Group is involved in various other industries, including energy and commerce.
- With a focus on self-reliant villages and the development of India by 2047, the Bajaj Group's initiatives in areas such as personal finance, real estate, and small business aim to create a more inclusive and prosperous society.
