Noted NRI industrialist and philanthropist from Jalandhar passes away in UK
SJ Singh/ Diaspora Correspondent/ royalpatiala.in News/ August 22,2205
Lord Swraj Paul, the celebrated NRI industrialist and philanthropist from Jalandhar, has died in London at the age of 94.
As per reports he passed away on August 21, after a period of illness that led to his hospitalisation.
Lord Paul was born in Jalandhar, India on February 18, 1931, completed his high school education in Jalandhar and Bachelor’s in Science from Punjab University in 1949. Thereafter, he went to the US to pursue his Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
A British businessman and Philanthropist, Paul was conferred with the prestigious civilian award Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 1983.
Lord Paul, who moved to the UK in 1966, had founded the Indo-British Association to promote a better understanding between India and Britain -The Caparo Group in the UK in 1968. Headquartered in London, Caparo operates internationally from over 40 sites and serves customers globally, primarily from operations based in the UK, North America, India, and the Middle East. Caparo is now managed by his three children, Ambar, Akash and Anjli Paul. His son Angad, CEO of Caparo, died at the age of 45, after falling from his penthouse in London in November 2015.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of Shri Swaraj Paul.
The Prime Minister Narender Modi said that “Shri Swaraj Paul’s contributions to industry, philanthropy and public service in the United Kingdom, as well as his unwavering support for closer ties with India, will always be remembered. Modi also fondly recalled his many interactions with Shri Swaraj Paul and conveyed condolences to his family and admirers.”
In a post on X, Shri Modi said;
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Swaraj Paul Ji. His contributions to industry, philanthropy and public service in the UK, and his unwavering support for closer ties with India will always be remembered. I fondly recall our many interactions. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
