Dr. Jyotsna Suri, Chairperson and Managing Director of The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group, has been honoured with the prestigious Vande Mataram Vande Virasat Award by His Excellency Dr. C. V. Ananda Bose, Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal. The award recognises her exemplary contribution to India’s hospitality sector and her sustained efforts towards promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

The recognition highlights Dr. Suri’s visionary leadership and her role in shaping a progressive, people-first hospitality ecosystem in India. Under her stewardship, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group has emerged as a leader in luxury hospitality while setting industry benchmarks for inclusive growth, gender equity, and LGBTQ+ inclusion.

A strong advocate for equitable workplaces, Dr. Suri has consistently championed initiatives aimed at empowering women and marginalised communities. By embedding DEI as a core organisational value, she has helped transform internal corporate culture while also influencing wider industry practices across the country.

Presenting the award, Governor Dr. C. V. Ananda Bose acknowledged Dr. Suri’s contribution to nation-building through hospitality and her efforts in fostering an inclusive and equitable industry framework.

Accepting the honour, Dr. Jyotsna Suri expressed gratitude for the recognition and reaffirmed her commitment to building a hospitality ecosystem rooted in diversity, equity, and meaningful social impact.

The award further strengthens Dr. Suri’s legacy as a transformative leader whose work continues to elevate Indian hospitality on both national and global platforms.