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Indian-origin leaders on King Charles’ honours list
The list features more than 1,200 recipients, with many role models from the fields of sport, healthcare, academia, and voluntary service.
King Charles III. / Getty Images
Over 30 Indian-origin professionals are going to be recognized in King Charles’ 2025 New Year Honours List, which was unveiled in London on Dec.27, 2024. The prestigious annual list celebrates individuals who have made exceptional contributions to various fields, including public service, healthcare, and education.
Conservative MP Ranil Malcolm Jayawardena, who has Sri Lankan and Indian heritage, will be awarded a Knighthood for his outstanding political and public service. He shares this honor with Gareth Southgate, the recently resigned manager of the England men's football team, who is being recognized for his contributions to the sport.
The list features more than 1,200 recipients, with many role models from the fields of sport, healthcare, academia, and voluntary service. Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised the honorees, stating, “Every day, ordinary people go out and do extraordinary things for their communities. They represent the very best of the UK and that core value of service which I put at the centre of everything this government does.”
Among those to be honored with the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) title are Satwant Kaur Deol for her services to further education, Charles Pritam Singh Dhanowa OBE for contributions to competition law, and Professor Sneh Khemka for his work in healthcare and innovation.
Leena Nair, Global CEO of Chanel, will receive a CBE for her significant impact on the retail and consumer sectors. Other notable CBE recipients include Mayank Prakash, president of the British Computing Society, and Purnima Murthy Tanuku OBE, CEO of the National Day Nurseries Association, for their contributions to technology and early childhood education, respectively.
The list also includes Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBEs), such as cardiologist professor Sanjay Arya, recognized for his healthcare services, and Professor Nandini Das, honored for her research in Early Modern Literature and Culture at Oxford University. Retail and charitable contributions by Tarsem Singh Dhaliwal, CEO of Iceland Foods, were also acknowledged with an OBE.
Additionally, Jasmine Dotiwala is being recognized for her work in broadcasting and advocating for equality and diversity, while Monica Kohli, President of the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association UK, received an OBE for her efforts in promoting diversity in the maritime industry.
Philanthropists and professionals such as Mandeep Kaur Sanghera, Savraj Singh Sidhu, and Smruti Sriram will also receive OBEs for their public service contributions.
The list of Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBEs) and Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEMs) include tech expert Dalim Kumar Basu, nursing leader Marimouttou Coumarassamy, and rheumatologist Professor Bhaskar Dasgupta. BEM recipients include community workers Sanjib Bhattacharjee and Jagrupe Binnig, postal worker Hemandra Hindocha, and charity worker Jaswinder Kumar.
Notably, musician Balbir Singh Khanpur Bhujhangy will receive a BEM for his contributions to Bhangra music and Punjabi culture in the West Midlands.
In total, 54 per cent of this year’s recipients have demonstrated outstanding community work, either in voluntary or paid capacities, with 12 per cent belonging to ethnic minority backgrounds.
Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden expressed his congratulations, stating, "This year’s New Year Honours List celebrates the unsung heroes who contribute selflessly to their communities across the UK."
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also commended the honorees saying, “These individuals embody the core values of service and excellence that define the UK. Their tireless efforts improve our communities and inspire us all.”
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