REMEMBERING SHRI ASHOK KUMAR MALHOTRA
MBD Group Celebrates 8th Founder’s Day with Grandeur
July 10 is a milestone for the MBD family every year. On this day MBD group reaffirms its faith in the principles of Shri Ashok Kumar Malhotra, who taught us the value of good work and good deeds. This July 10 marked the Eighth Founder’s Day for the Group and the 73rd birth anniversary of the revered father and founder Shri Ashok Kumar Malhotra.
His donation to society and to all of the MBD family speaks of a man who remains larger than life. His expansive vision and down-to-earth pragmatism were the foundations on which his edifice stands today.
Shri Ashok Kumar Malhotra’s journey was an amazing story in itself, a life lived on innovative thinking and optimal outcomes. It was his mantra — Bahut Jyada sapne dekho, Un sapno se jyada mehnat karo – that encouraged everyone to do their best, set new benchmarks, and strive to achieve them.
The theme of this year's Founder's Day has been “Infinity”which reflects the journey of Shri Ashok Kumar Malhotra, a first-generation entrepreneur who dared to be different. He was an exceptionally gifted leader and role model whose vision and values will continue to be a beacon for MBDians and for many more whose lives he touched through his efforts and philanthropy
A grand event on the day was organized where the who’s who from across the country attended and lent support to the good work that the group has been doing.
MBD Group has thrived for over six decades and has always stayed true to its core value of providing education to all with its mission “for every literate person, there must be an MBD Book.” The group has ventured into the Middle East, South Africa and Sri Lanka markets with its huge basket of education services. In hospitality sector, MBD Group signed a joint venture with Deutsche Hospitality, Europe’s leading Hotel Company. Under this JV, they plan to come up with 20 luxury hotels in the next 15 years under the MBD Steigenberger brand. MBD group is not only the pioneer of AR in Education in India but also the first publisher to launch a VR in this field. In the hospitality sector, the group owns and operates Radisson Blu MBD Hotel in Noida and Ludhiana and many more are under development.
The occasion was graced by the presence of Indresh Kumar, RSS leader, Prasanna Kumar Patasani, VP, Biju Janta Dal, Maninderjeet Singh Bitta, Chairman, All India Anti- Terrorist front & former chief of the Indian Youth Congress.
The event commenced with the Chairperson, Mrs. Satish Bala Malhotra, paying an emotional tribute to Malhotra Ji and the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. Dignitaries, bureaucrats, friends and MBDians paid rich tribute to his illustrious life in a gala cultural event featuring performances, awards, scholarships and speeches. On this gracious occasion, Mrs. Satish Bala Malhotra, Chairperson, MBD Group said, “Today, we have all gathered here to celebrate the life of a legend. Malhotra Ji continues to inspire us through the successful journey of MBD Group. Every year on 10 July, we celebrate his life’s journey and the role he played in establishing the MBD brand, an industry benchmark and the mentoring he provided is legendary and truly remarkable.”
Ms. Monica Malhotra Kandhari, MD, MBD Group said, “We have remained true to our Founder’s vision. My father has been a futurist;he led a remarkable life and built an extraordinary brand MBD. His courage, perseverance and farsightedness have always motivated us to gauge the growing opportunities, scale new heights, work hard to maintain and make it better. It’s our sole responsibility to continuously pursue his vision and follow the core philosophy of business which he laid down. And I know that we as MBDians will never give up and work towards fulfilling his dreams.”
Ms. Sonica Malhotra, Joint MD, MBD Group, said, “A lot has changed over the years; MBD Group has grown bigger, better, stronger in different ways. This special day serves as a reminder of Shri Ashok Kumar Malhotra’s mission and entrepreneurship. The guests get the opportunity to learn about our founder father's life, the way he inspires us to achieve greater heights and dares us to dream and achieve through simplicity, honesty and selfless service. We embark on his vision and continue to retain our leadership position taking MBD Group to remarkable heights year on year”.