Biography

Lion Mahesh Chandra Jethliya, Lion Mahesh joined Lions Club of Rourkela-Vedvyas in 1987. Soon he found Lionism his forte and gradually became a very active member and contributed his services in different fields, in different positions.

A leader with vision, with a very positive mind set, he exemplifies what it means, to create miracles through service. On both Administrative and Service fronts, he has brought laurels to his home club and has bagged innumberable accolades.  

Some of his felicitations include:

• International President’s Appreciation Award – 7 times;
• 100% President Award from LCI;
• Outstanding Lion of the year Award from Multiple;
• Best President Award from the District;
• Grand Service Award.

Apart from the above, his contribution to the Rourkela Vedvyas Lions Eye Hospital, the flagship service project of his home club deserves a special mention. His tireless efforts for over 7 years in getting 1 Acre of prime Govt. land at concessional premium and subsequently his role as Fund Raising Chairman in raising a whopping Rs.70.00 Lakhs, which facilitated the construction of 40 bedded state-of-the-art Eye Hospital over 9,000 sft.area.

An industrialist by vocation, Lion Mahesh has been involved in many other social and commercial organizations and has contributed every where in his inimitable working culture. He has been associated with Rourkela Chamber of Commerce & Industry as General Secretary, Rajasthan Parishad (a well reputed social organization) as President, Sundargarh Zilla Maheshwari Trust (another reputed social organization) as Managing Trustee and many other organizations.

Lion Mahesh is leading a happy and fulfilled married life with Lion Lady Kiran and two daughters, Rishika and Vrinda.