Lions Club of India Multiple District 322 | Lions MD 322

Past International Director

Lion Prem Lahoty is a past international director of International Association of Lions Clubs. Lion Lahoty joined Lionism in 1972 and is a Life Member of his home club Lions Club of Calcutta Midtown, District 322B1.

Lion Lahoty has served the Association in several capacities. As District Governor in 1984-85 he mooted the idea of joint projects between city and rural clubs successfully implementing the twinning principle. At the national level, Lion Lahoty has served as Chairman of Lions Co-ordination Committee of India, the apex body of Indian Lions, now renamed as MDCCI.

As international director, Lion Lahoty served on the Board as the vice-chairman of the Public Relations Committee. Back at home, Lion Lahoty  made significant efforts to strengthen the organisation through information technology. He launched two portals  viz, lionsnet.org and indialions.org.

Lion Lahoty has been appointed as the Editor of ‘The Lion’ magazine (Indian edition).  He is also a trustee for the Lions Quest in India Foundation.

In recognition of his services to the Association, Lion Lahoty has received numerous awards. These are, 100% District Governor Award with commendation; Extension Awards; and ten President’s Medals. Lion Lahoty was also presented with the prestigious Ambassador of Goodwill Award at the 85th International Convention held at Osaka, Japan’ 2002.

Lion Lahoty is a graduate from Calcutta University. He is also connected  with a number of philanthropic organisations and  projects. Lion Lahoty and wife Saveeta have three daughters all of who are active Lions. The entire Lahoty family is deeply committed to the cause of Lionism.

Lion Lahoty has business interests in Kolkata and in Assam.