Vinayak Lohani, Humanitarian & Padma Shri Awardee | Special Episode

Padma Shri Awardee, Shri Vinayak Lohani is a visionary social entrepreneur and founder of Parivaar, a transformative nonprofit rescuing and educating over 55,000 underprivileged children across India. A trailblazing IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta alumnus, he rejected corporate success to build one of India’s largest free residential education networks.
Awarded:
Padma Shri (2025) for exceptional social service.
National Child Welfare Award (2011) by the President of India.
Madhya Pradesh Gaurav Samman (2022) for healthcare innovations.
Sanskriti Award (2011) from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam for youth leadership.
Distinguished Alumnus Awards from IIT Kharagpur and IIM Calcutta.
Under his leadership, Parivaar’s 829 centers provide meals, education, and healthcare to tribal communities, while its residential campuses nurture 3,500+ children into professionals. A beacon of purpose-driven leadership, Lohani’s journey redefines success through compassion and systemic change. To donate to his foundation, please visit parivaar.org/d...
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