Ludhiana bizwoman Rajni Bector awarded Padma Shri

Ludhiana, November 10

Rajni Bector, founder and chairman emeritus, Mrs Bector’s Food Specialties Ltd, was awarded the Padma Shri award by President Ram Nath Kovind for her significant contribution to the promotion and sustainable growth of trade and industry.

She was among the five recipients from Punjab who were honoured with the fourth-highest civilian award. At a special ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, Rajni Bector interacted with the President and Prime Minister. “I feel blessed and express my gratitude to the government for recognising my achievements,” said the recipient of Padma Shri. The Prime Minister also recognised her enthusiasm and expressed a desire to experience the taste of Rajni Bector’s recipe. Offering to fulfil his wish, Bector invited PM Modi to Ludhiana for lunch with her. — TNS