Instituted by the P.C. Chandra Group, parent company of P.C. Chandra Jewellers, the award recognizes exceptional achievements across diverse fields and honours the legacy of the Group’s founder. Tennis legend Paes perfectly embodies the spirit of the award, according to the brand
Kolkata: The prestigious 32nd P.C. Chandra Puraskaar was conferred upon tennis legend Leander Paes at a grand ceremony held at the Science City Auditorium in Kolkata recently. Instituted by the P.C. Chandra Group, parent company of P.C. Chandra Jewellers, the award recognizes exceptional achievements across diverse fields and honours the legacy of its visionary founder, Shri Purna Chandra Chandra.
The Puraskaar, carrying a tax-free honorarium of Rs 20 lakh, is among the most respected honours and is awarded annually on the founder’s birth anniversary. Since its inception in 1993, it has celebrated national icons including Chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand, Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi, veteran singer Asha Bhosle, renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Shetty, ace cricketer Kapil Dev, sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Olympian Mary Kom, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Somanath S, among others.
This year’s recipient, Leander Paes, is a global ambassador of Indian tennis with 18 Grand Slam titles and an Olympic bronze to his name. His relentless pursuit of excellence perfectly embodies the spirit of the award, according to the P.C. Chandra Group.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Uday Kumar Chandra, Managing Director, P.C. Chandra Jewellers, said, “It is our privilege to honour Leander Paes for his unmatched contributions to sport. The P.C. Chandra Puraskaar is a tribute to those who inspire greatness, and this evening stands as a reflection of our founding values.”
The evening saw the presence of Chief Guest Swami Suvirananda of Ramakrishna Mission, Arun Kumar Chandra, Managing Director of P.C. Chandra Group; Uday Kumar Chandra, Managing Director of P.C. Chandra Jewellers; and Abhijit Laha, Director of Chandra’s Green Projects, along with members of the media, special guests and valued customers of the Group.
Notably, P.C. Chandra Jewellers has been actively promoting and nurturing talent in the region, primarily with the PC Goldlites Diva beauty pageant in Kolkata. A signature property of the brand, the pageant has helped it connect with a younger audience, and evolved into an established platform for empowering women, giving contestants the confidence to bring out their inherent talent.
P.C. Chandra Jewellers was founded in 1939 by Purna Chandra Chandra. Over eight decades, it has expanded to 67 showrooms in 10 cities across India, with the maximum number of locations in West Bengal. P.C. Chandra Jewellers continues to expand its reach and client base by associating with personalities who resonate with the brand’s values, as it aims to offer beautiful, meaningful jewellery to its customers.
Its parent company, the P.C. Chandra Group, is a leading business group from East India, which began with the jewellery business and expanded into diversified sectors including adhesive, chemical, hospitality, software, environmental initiatives, real estate, rubber plantations, rental, and more. The Group is a socially responsible corporation with numerous CSR initiatives like the J.L. Chandra Merit Scholarship (awarding Madhyamik Examination toppers), J.N Chandra Anuprerna (scholarship to needy students), Neem Banani (promoting green environment), #StopTheDrop (water conservation), and others.
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