Achievement of Chairman and Managing Trustee

Bank of Baroda Honours Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar with National Award for Social Contributions

Dr. Debadatta Chand, Managing Director & CEO, BOB
presenting the National Award for Social Contributions to Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar

On 20th July 2026, Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar was presented with a prestigious National Award during a grand ceremony held at the Jio World Convention Centre (BKC), Mumbai, commemorating Bank of Baroda's 119th Foundation Day. The honor recognizes his dedicated efforts toward holistic societal development, particularly his impact across youth empowerment, education, healthcare, skill development, rural upliftment, women's empowerment, environmental conservation and the promotion of Indian heritage.
Expressing his gratitude, Shriji highlighted the profound, enduring bond between his family and Bank of Baroda, a relationship built on mutual trust spanning four generations. The event was attended by Dr. Debadatta Chand, Managing Director & CEO, BOB, along with senior Bank of Baroda leadership, corporate icons and prominent national figures and legendary cricketer Mr. Sachin Tendulkar gracing the occasion as a Special Guest.
As part of the ceremony, the bank also recognized other celebrated changemakers for their exemplary contributions, including Padma Shri awardee Ms. Jamuna Tudu (Environmental Conservation), Ms. Pooja (Science), Mr. Harekala Hajabba (Social Work) and Mr. Jadav Payeng (Forestry & Environment).

Awardees, Ms. Jamuna Tudu, Ms. Pooja, Mr. Harekala Hajabba, Mr. Jadav Payeng, Dr. Debadatta Chand and
Mr. Sachin Tendulkar with Shriji Dr. Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar