Kishan Lal Dugar honoured with 'Jain Samaj Ratna' award 

KATHMANDU: Kishan Lal Dugar, Chairman of the KL Dugar Group and a philanthropist, was honoured with the 'Jain Samaj Ratna' award by Bharat Jain Mahamandal on September 22, 2024, in Mumbai, India.

Parliament Speaker Om Birla presented the award to Dugar, who has become the first Nepali to receive this prestigious honour. Chief Justice Dhananjaya Chandrachud and other distinguished figures from various fields attended the event.

The 'Jain Samaj Ratna' award recognises individuals who have dedicated their lives to the upliftment of society, particularly through social service within the Jain community.

Founded in 1899, Bharat Jain Mahamandal aims to unite the Jain community for the purpose of serving society.