SHER RAJPUT HONORED WITH ‘PRIDE OF INDIA” AWARD

By Jatinder Singh Bedi, Chief Editor, Hello NRI

CHICAGO – Sher Rajput, Chicago’s towering community leader, has been honored with the ‘PRIDE OF INDIA’ award. The award was bestowed upon Sher Rajput at the MEATF’s India Unity Day celebration that US Congressman Danny Davis presided over.

There, MEATF (Multi Ethnic Asian Task Force) Chairman Dr Vijay Prabhakar described him as the “Mayor Of Devon Avenue.” Jatinder Bedi introduced Sher Rajput. Executive Director Ms Mohita Sukumar, was MC.

Sher Mohammed Rajput of Chicago, USA has dedicated his life serving the Muslim, Sikh, Hindu and Christian community in Chicago ever since he migrated in 1965. He has also been carrying the mantra of "Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Esai; Hum Sab Hai Bhai Bhai" to his native city of Bikaner in Rajasthan.

Chairman Dr Vijay Prabhakar described him as the “Mayor Of Devon Avenue.” Jatinder Bedi introduced Sher Rajput. Executive Director Ms Mohita Sukumar, was MC. US Congressman Danny Davis presided over.

Born to Janaab Khan Panwar in the village of Ridmalsar in Bikaner, Haji Sher Rajput did his high school in his village; and later MA in Economics. Sher then embarked on his journey to England; and onwards to America. Here he finished MBA from the Indiana university; launched his company 'Money Matters;' and later rose to be a name to reckon with especially in the New York Life Insurance Company.

ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS OF SHER RAJPUT:

He is the ‘Lifetime Trustee of the Federation Of Indian Associations, Chicago’ that was established in 1980.

He is a founding member and Board of Trustees of the East West University.

He is a founding member and Board of Trustees of the Indo-American Community Center, Chicago.

He is a Founding Member of MCC (Muslim Community Center), Chicago.

Recipient of 'Life Time Achievement Award' from Indo American Center

Recipient of 'Life Time Achievement Award' from AFMI

Recipient of 'Outstanding Member of the Community Award' by Geetha Mandalam, a Chicago-based Hindu Religious organization.

Recipient of Promoter of the Concept of True Brotherhood Award from Sarv Dharam Maha Sabha.

Recipient of Best NRI Native Son Award from Maharajah Dungar Singh College of Bikaner

SHER RAJPUT: "I could achieve it due to my ingenious ideas coupled with a zeal to be an achiever."

For Info call 847-409-8024, or email sherrajput@hotmail.c