The
very
versatile
and
spontaneous
actress
kajol
is
all
set
to
receive
an
award
for
her
commendable
work
in
the
field
of
social
service.
She
will
be
felicitated
with
the
coveted
'Karmaveer
Puraskar'
award
on
the
26th
of
November
in
New
Delhi.
The
'Karmaveer
Puraskar'
is
a
national
award
for
Social
Justice
&
Citizen
Action
being
commissioned
to
recognize
individuals
who
have
been
pivotal
for
leading
change
beyond
their
business
as
usual
by
being
committed
on
individual
levels
to
work
on
social
issues.
The
awards
are
given
to
individuals
from
various
sectors
for
their
contribution
to
promote
social
justice
and
action.
The
award
is
instituted
by
iCONGO
–
A
confederation
of
NGOs
and
the
Khemka
Foundation
with
partners
like
TISS,
BCCI,
NASSCOM
FOUNDATION,
Outlook,
Business
World,
etc.
Apart
from
being
an
acclaimed
actress,
kajol
has
always
been
known
for
her
social
work.
kajol
is
also
the
appointed
goodwill
ambassador
and
patron
of
the
UK
based
Loomba
Trust
which
is
a
charity
devoted
to
educating
widow's
children,
particularly
in
India.
Cherie
Blair,
wife
of
former
Prime
Minister
Tony
Blair
is
President
of
the
Loomba
Trust.
kajol
also
works
with
an
NGO
in
education
called
'Shiksha.'
"I
believe
that
Social
commitment
is
as
important
as
our
professional
and
personal
commitment.
It
is
indeed
an
honour
to
have
been
selected
for
this
award.
I
will
keep
doing
my
bit
&
giving
back
to
society
the
best
in
my
capacity",
assures
kajol.
We
congratulate
kajol
for
possessing
the
conviction
and
compassion
to
stand
up,
speak
out
and
lead
the
change
with
her
positive
attitude!