10 July is a milestone for the MBD family each 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 9th Founder’s Day for the Group and the 74th birth anniversary of the revered father and founder Shri Ashok Kumar Malhotra, whose vision and thought laid a strong foundation of the company’s bright and prosperous future and has resulted in the shining edifice that MBD Group is today.
His donation to society and to all of the MBD family speaks of a man who remains larger than life. His expansive vision and downto-earth pragmatism were the foundations on which his edifice stands today. He has been inspired and moved by great men and great thoughts which he internalised and made it his own.
Shri Ashok Kumar Malhotra’s journey was an amazing story in itself, a life lived on innovative thinking and optimal outcomes. 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.
Shri Ashok Malhotra has always been an exemplar for business and society and the Group’s success can be attributed to his undying spirit of hard-work & innovation. Each year on 10th July, the MBDians re-instate the promise to pursue his vision and values and celebrate the Founder’s Day with full enthusiasm & grandeur.
This year, The Founder’s Day celebration theme was “Touching Lives” as the Founder always believed in people-centric growth and upliftment of the less privileged. He was a visionary who always strived to build a better society and making difference in the lives of the people by bringing positive changes in their lives.
On this occasion, the family and members of the MBD Group paid rich tribute to Shri Ashok Malhotra and remembered his contribution in making MBD Group a grand success. The occasion was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest Shri. C.P. Singh Cabinet Minister- Urban Development, Housing and TransportGovt. of Jharkhand and along with other dignitaries such as Shri B.N. Singh District Magistrate — Gautam Budha Nagar, RSS, Guest of Honor, Congo First Secretary, Russia First Secretary, Nigeria Deputy Head of Mission, Shri BK Gupta, Ex Commissioner Delhi Police, Ms. Amanpreet Kaur DC IT Delhi , Shri SN Agarwal Retd -Judge - Punjab Haryana High Court.
The Chairperson, Mrs. Satish Bala Malhotra, paid an emotional tribute to Malhotra Ji and addressed the house with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp. The event was celebrated with full vigor and witnessed the gala cultural event featuring dance performances, scholarships and awards distribution.
Mrs. Satish Bala Malhotra said, “Shri Ashok Malhotra Ji was an exceptional leader whose foresightedness and determination will continue to aspire us. He always believed in making a strong and meaningful contribution in the lives of the people through his efforts and philanthropy. We will continuously strive to pursue his vision and follow the core philosophy of business which he laid down and would take forward his philanthropic endeavors in future as well”
Ms. Monica Malhotra Kandhari, MD, MBD Group, said, “My father always believed in the philosophy of giving back to the society and all his initiatives in business & his personal life were aimed at helping the needy in all possible way. And, carrying forward his vision, we under “Touching Lives” theme undertook the initiative of extending the help to our people who were not able to sustain their families either due to some physical or financial challenges. We will continue to extend our helping hand to the needy and undertake initiatives which are aimed at the betterment of the society and the environment”.
She took the occasion to remind everyone that, “He was a true visionary and his courage, brilliance and dynamism have always motivated us in all our endeavors. We will strive to retain the multitude and take MBD Group to newer heights in the years to come”.
Ms. Sonica Malhotra, JMD, MBD Group, said, “My father always had a strong emotional connect with society and helping the needy was his natural duty. He believed in making difference in the lives of the people by taking initiatives and being the change. As per his belief, we at MBD Group look beyond business endeavors and comprehend our responsibility towards environment & the society at large. This year’s theme “Touching lives” is a testament to the fact that we aspire to touch upon the lives of those who need us and will continue to embrace the social causes with fervor.
About ‘Touching Lives’
Embarked by Ashok Malhotra Charitable Trust, ‘Touching Lives’ is an initiative that focuses on quality education, merit scholarships, training and skill development, pan India basis and revolves around his philosophy of giving back to the society and help the needy in all possible way. On this occasion, MBDians formed a tapestry featuring stories of nine people that is moving beyond dreams with the strong lineage of “Touching Lives” as the Group strongly believes that its their moral duty to help those that have been less fortunate and smallest good deed can ignite and positively impact the lives of their valuable employees by providing a renewed sense of hope.
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. 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 group has also recently signed a Joint Venture with Steigenberger, Europe’s leading hotel company last year. Under this JV, the group will focus on key cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad as they plan to come up with 20 luxury hotels over the next 15 years. The group has also ventured into the premium and luxury mixed use developments.