Public Felicitation Ceremony Held in Honor of Jamnalal Bajaj Awardee Shri Girija Satish

18 April 2025, Patna: A public felicitation ceremony was organized on April 18, 2025, at the premises of Bihar State Gandhi Smarak Nidhi in Kadamkuan, Patna, to honor Shri Girija Satish, a prominent Gandhian social worker and the recipient of the 46th Jamnalal Bajaj Award for the year 2024. Shri Satish is the Founder and Chairperson of Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) and currently serves as the National President of Lok Samiti, a non-political people’s organization established by Loknayak JayPrakash Narayan.

The prestigious award, presented by the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, Mumbai, on November 13, 2024, recognized Shri Girija Satish for his lifelong dedication to public and constructive work inspired by Gandhian principles. His recognition has brought immense pride and joy to Gandhian institutions, organizations, and social activists in Bihar and Jharkhand, leading to a series of felicitations across the region.

The Patna event was marked by the gracious presence of several eminent Gandhian leaders, civil society representatives, and citizens. Distinguished guests included:

• Shri Prabhakar Ji, President of Gram Nirman Mandal, Shekhodewra (Nawada) and Bihar State Gandhi Smarak Nidhi
• Shri Shubhmurti Ji, Vice-President of Gandhi Smarak Nidhi–Delhi and former President of Bihar Bhoodan Yagna Committee
• Shri Chandrabhushan Ji, President of Bihar Sarvodaya Mandal
• Shri Arvind Kumar, Pradhan Mantri of Gram Nirman Mandal
• Shri Mukhtarul Haque, Bihar State Coordinator of Bachpan Bachao Andolan
• Shri Ashok Kumar, Mantri of Nawada District Khadi and Village Industries Committee
• Shri Dinesh Singh, Senior Correspondent of Hindustan and noted activist associated with the farmers’ movement

During the ceremony, Shri Girija Satish was honored with garlands, shawls, and floral bouquets as a token of respect and admiration. Almost all speakers expressed their heartfelt congratulations and emphasized that the award is not just a personal achievement for Shri Satish but a collective pride for Bihar. They also extended wishes for his continued good health and long life in the service of society.

This celebration served as a reminder of the enduring relevance of Gandhian ideals and the power of grassroots leadership in bringing transformative change.