Spiritual and motivational speaker Jaya Kishori was honoured with the 'Suryadatta National Award 2024' by the Suryadatta Group of Institutes recently. She received the award for her excellence in the field of spirituality and motivational oratory. During the event held in Pune, the award was presented by Prof Dr Sanjay B Chordiya, Founder-President and Chairman of Suryadatta Education Foundation and Associate Vice-President Snehal Navalakha. Jaya Kishori was felicitated with a memento, a special scarf designed by students of the Suryadatta Institute of Fashion Technology, a gold medal and a citation.

While accepting the award, Kishori said, "It is an honour to receive this award from 'Suryadatta,' an institution with a 25-year legacy of inspiration. The fact that holistic education is imparted here alongside various disciplines is commendable. Today, spirituality is the greatest need for youth. If materialistic life is balanced with spirituality, life becomes easier. Continuous learning is the rule of change, and I am delighted to see this value deeply rooted in Suryadatta."

Chordiya said, "Jaya Kishori is a global spiritual speaker, singer, motivational speaker, life coach and social reformer. Millions of people eagerly await her spiritual discourses and soulful bhajans. She is fondly known as 'Kishori Ji' and 'The Modern-Day Meera.' It is a moment of pride for the Suryadatta family to honour such an illustrious personality. Her exemplary work will inspire the students of Suryadatta."

The 'Suryadatta National Award' is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to society through their outstanding work. Excellence is the hallmark of 'Suryadatta,' and since 2003, the institution has been recognising transformational contributions in various fields such as education, social work, culture, spirituality, industry and healthcare. This initiative aims to inspire students, parents and society by celebrating such achievements.

Eminent personalities like Padma Bhushan Pt. Bhimsen Joshi, Padma Vibhushan scientist Dr Kasturirangan, Yoga Guru Padma Bhushan Dr B.K.S. Iyengar, acclaimed actor Padma Bhushan Anupam Kher, Padma Bhushan Shiv Nadar, former police officer Kiran Bedi, Padma Vibhushan Mohan Dharia, Padma Vibhushan Dr Raghunath Mashelkar, Padma Bhushan Dr Vijay Bhatkar, and spiritual motivational speaker Gaur Gopal Das have been among the many dignitaries honoured with this award, mentioned Snehal Navalakha.