Why Rajesh Chaplot Honored with Uganda Highest Civilian Award?

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Rajesh Chaplot, a distinguished Non-Resident Indian (NRI) businessman, was honored with the Highest Civilian Award "Golden Jubilee Medal-Civilians" of Uganda.
The award was conferred by the President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, in a ceremony in Kampala.
Chaplot was awarded for his excellence in the field of Business and Commerce, Social Service and for fostering better India-Uganda ties.

Rajesh Chaplot: A Fact File

Chaplot is from Udaipur in Rajasthan.
He has also received Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, which is the highest award for overseas Indians.
It was conferred by President Ramnath Kovind in Varanasi 2019.
He received his degree from The Institute of Charted Accountants of India, New Delhi.
Chaplot migrated to Africa in 1996.
He is presently spearheading several companies and business associations in Uganda and Congo in different roles like Managing Director, CEO, Director, and Board Member.
He also served as the Chairman of the Indian Association of Uganda, Secretary-General of Indian Business Forum Uganda, and the Board Member, Uganda Manufacturers Association.

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