The GEP Speaker, Dr. Kiran Vyas, has been selected by the Govt. of India to receive the Padma Shri Award.
The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours in India. The award seeks to recognize achievements in all fields of activities or disciplines where an element of public service is involved.
Dr. Kiran Vyas has been selected for the award for his great contributions in the field of yoga and culture. He resides in France, where he has been teaching yoga and Ayurveda for three decades from his open university in Normandy and centre in Paris. Countless numbers of people have come into contact with Indian culture through him, and feel deeply touched by his vast knowledge, great humility, and gentleness of spirit.
We wish all the best to our Honourable Speaker for this well-deserved recognition!