LONDON: Indian-origin entrepreneur
Kartar Lalvani
has been conferred with
Britain
's prestigious
Science Museum Group Fellowship
in recognition of his contribution to the scientific world and philanthropy.
London-based Lalvani, founder and chairman of
Vitabiotics Ltd
, a vitamin and mineral-based food supplements company, received the fellowship at the Director's Annual Dinner at the Science Museum here last night.
Receiving the fellowship, he said, "It is truly one of my life's greatest privileges to accept the fellowship from the science museum. To be honoured by this renowned, iconic institution is the highest affirmation and accolade of my life's work that I could imagine."
He said, "Even more humbling is the honour of joining such a distinguished group of truly remarkable fellows including some of the world's greatest scientists, from Professor Stephen Hawking to NRI Nobel prize winner Sir Venki Ramakrishnan."
The list also includes Queen Elizabeth II, the longest serving monarch in British history.
Lalvani said the Science Museum is truly remarkable in how it inspires future generations to come.
Dame Mary Archer DBE, Chairman, Science Museum Group, lauded the achievements of Lalvani. The Science Museum Group Fellows Programme was launched in 2009 as part of the Museum's centenary celebrations, to recognise some of the scientists and individuals who have changed the world through academic research, design and technology as well as scientific, communications and philanthropy.