K.L. GANJU [O.C.V.C.]

Biography

Mr. K.L. Ganju was appointed Consul General (Hony.) of the Republic of Union of the Comoros. After Government of India Notified his appointment through a Gazette Notification on 10th January, 2005, he assumed charge of the Consul General (Hony.) and became member of the (Hony). Consular Corps Diplomatique- India (HCCD–I). He was sponsored by HCCD – I to represent Indian Consuls in World Federation of Consuls (FICAC). He was elected to the Board of Directors of the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) in 2006 at Montego Bay (Jamaica) with 2nd highest Number of votes. He was re-elected to the Board of Directors in 2009 at Izmir (Turkey), at MONACO in 2012 and at Istanbul, Turkey in 2015. Mr. Ganju was appointed Chairman of the Consular Privileges Protection Committee of the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC). He was also appointed Chairman of the FICAC 30th Anniversary Celebration Committee. Mr. K.L. Ganju also became Secretary General of the HCCD – India.

In the year 2010 for his sustained efforts towards the Development of Bilateral Relations between Comoros and India and also for his excellent contribution towards helping Comorian people coming to India for medical treatment, students coming for education etc. He was awarded the medal “Ordre Du Croissant Vert Des Comores” in official grade by the Hon’ble President of the Union of the Comoros in November, 2010, which is the high National civilian decoration of the country.

On 13th June, 2016, he was chosen as International Laureate to receive Gusi Peace Prize, 2016 by the Gusi Peace Prize Foundation, Philippines, Manila.

Again on 25th of May, 2016, he was decorated with “Ordre Du Croissant Vert Des Comores” by the Hon’ble President of the Union of the Comoros and raised to the level of Commander which is the 2nd highest award of the country.

Mr. Ganju also received a Gold Medal from Amity University, Noida (UP), India for his excellent contribution for Fostering International Diplomatic Relations.

Mr. Ganju was also presented Pride of India Leadership Award by NRI Institute, Kent, England by Rt. Hon’ble Baroness (Dr.) Sandeep Verma, FRSA, Baroness-in-waiting, Minister of International Development, Equalities and Women and also the Whip in the Cabinet Office at the House of Lords, London.

In 2007, he was also decorated with Medal of Honour by the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) at a glittering ceremony held in Bangkok, Thailand.

On 3rd October, 2013, Mr. Ganju was Awarded “GOLD MEDAL” and “NATIONAL GOLD STAR AWARD” by Indian Solidarity Council in association with International Institute of Education and Management. These Awards were presented to him for his excellent contribution in developing bilateral relations between Union of Comoros and India. The Management Committee of the Council includes Dr. Bhishm Narain Singh, Ex-Governor & Ex-Cabinet Minister, Dr. G.V.G Krishnamurthy, Ex-Election Commissioner of India, Mr. Joginder Singh IPS, Ex-Director CBI.
On 25th of July, Mr. Ganju was awarded “Pride of India International Award” by Indian Solidarity Council, New Delhi.

Apart from this Mr. Ganju has received so many awards and recognitions.