10th Sustainable Development Leadership Award

Mr Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, was awarded the 10th Sustainable Development Leadership Award during Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (DSDS) 2014. The award was presented by Mr Salman Khurshid, Hon'ble Minister of External Affairs, India.

Mr Mahindra was presented with the award in recognition of the dynamic and visionary leadership he has shown in spearheading the Mahindra Group on the path of sustainability and environmental awareness.

"With its dynamic and visionary approach, TERI has greatly contributed to the global dialogue on finding solutions to global problems in the fields of energy, environment and sustainable development and I am honoured to accept this award from them on behalf of the Mahindra Group," said Mr Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group.

Instituted by TERI in 2005, the Sustainable Development Leadership Award felicitates global leaders for their contributions to the field of sustainable development. The Award is presented at the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit as TERI's tribute to eminent individuals engaged in encouraging global initiatives that can lead the world towards a sustainable future.

Past recipients of the award include Mr Yukio Hatoyama, Prime Minister of Japan, Dr Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India, Mr Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, Mr Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California, Mr Shoichiro Toyoda, Honorary Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation, amongst others.