Dr. Vinod Kumar Ladia, from Udaipur, India was elected to serve a
two-year term as international director of Lions Clubs International at
the association’s 103rd International Convention, June 25 through
June 29, 2021.
Past Director Ladia has been a part of the textile manufacturing
industry for more than 53 years. He is chairman for Shree Rajasthan
Syntex Limited and his corporate responsibilities include legal
matters, finance and marketing. His work has allowed him to establish
a textile manufacturing unit in a developing part of India and provide
employment to more than 2,000 people. He is also responsible for
organizing a bilateral agreement between India and Malaysia.
He first joined the Kota Lions Club in 1976 and has been a member of
the Udaipur Lions Club since 1980. He has held a number of offices
within the association including district governor, multiple district
chairperson for Sight First and multiple district area leader for LCIF
and Campaign 100. In addition to his leadership roles, he has
established several clean water projects, an oxygen supply plant and
has promoted secondary education.
In recognition of this service, he has received many awards including
numerous International President’s Certificates of Appreciation and
several International President’s Awards. Director Ladia is a
Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.
In addition to his Lions activities, Director Ladia is active in numerous
civic and professional organizations. Among them, he has served as
chairman of the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry and president
of the Indian Spinners Association. He is a member of the All India
Management Association and the Textile Association of India. He has
received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Ministry of
Textiles as well as a presidential award from the president of India for
his achievements as chairman of the Export Council