New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS): Shiv Nadar, founder and chairman of HCL and the Shiv Nadar Foundation, has been named India's 'Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year' (2014) by Forbes India Magazine as part of their annual philanthropy awards.
The flagship award recognizes Nadar as an individual whose leadership and contributions in philanthropy has brought in new thinking into solving complex social issues, a statement said here Friday.
The Forbes India Philanthropy Awards recognize the efforts of individuals who have given time, money, skill and expertise to solve some of the most pressing societal issues to create model institutions and inspire others.
The Forbes India Philanthropy Awards 2014 eminent jury comprised Narayanan Vaghul (jury chair and former chairman of ICICI Bank), M.V. Subbiah (former executive chairman, Murugappa Group), Jayant Sinha (currently minister of state for finance) and Rohini Nilekani (founder-chairperson, Arghyam).