Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 26: Mr Neil Kant Shiv Lal, Chairman and President of The Indian Council of Scotland and the United Kingdom, was honoured as Guest of Honour and awarded the I Am Peacekeeper Champion Award at the Billionaires for Peace Conclave, held in the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Hyatt Mumbai Hotel & Residences.
Organised under the I Am Peacekeeper Movement, the Conclave convened global leaders, Nobel Peace Laureates, policymakers, and changemakers to advance the principle that inner peace is the foundation of world peace. The programme featured keynote addresses, panel discussions on justice and peace, a charity painting auction, and the formal release of the I Am Peacekeeper Charter, culminating in a gala dinner and awards ceremony.
Mr Lal attended the event alongside his wife, Mrs Pooja Lal. His recognition was met with strong commendation from attending dignitaries and international delegates.
Distinguished guests included:
- Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra
- Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Former President of India
- Shri Ashok Hinduja, Chairman of the Hinduja Group
The Conclave also brought together prominent billionaires, business leaders, and political figures from across the world. Attendees highlighted Mr Lal’s contributions to strengthening community relations, promoting interfaith goodwill, and advancing business engagement between the United Kingdom and India.
Dr Huzaifa Khorakiwala, Founder of the I Am Peacekeeper Movement, commended Mr Lal’s leadership and commitment to service, noting that his diplomatic approach has set a benchmark for cross-border collaboration and international goodwill.
Mr Lal has played a leading role in promoting trade and investment between the UK and India, as well as on a broader international scale. His work continues to attract growing interest, with multiple countries and Indian states seeking his involvement in future trade and investment initiatives.
Organisers noted that Mr Lal’s presence added distinction and credibility to the Conclave, reinforcing its emphasis on practical action and principled advocacy for global peace and justice.
About The Indian Council of Scotland and the United Kingdom
The Indian Council of Scotland and the United Kingdom advance engagement with the Indian diaspora across Scotland and the wider UK through community relations, business collaboration, and charitable initiatives.
About the I Am Peacekeeper Movement
The I Am Peacekeeper Movement is a non-religious, non-political initiative guided by the values of truth, gratitude, forgiveness, love, humility, giving, and patience, aimed at fostering dialogue and action for global peace.
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