Jagan Nath Kaul

After completing his master's degree in economics Kaul began his professional career with the city of Delhi, rising to the positions of chief of probation services and assistant director of social welfare.

In 1962 he received a Fulbright scholarship, and travelled to the USA for advanced studies in child and youth care at Case Western Reserve University.

After that, Kaul's mission was to bring succour to any child suffering due to man-made tragedies or natural disasters.

A believer in partnership between government and the people, he did not hesitate to demand and stand up for the rights of children.

He was associated with various government and voluntary agencies involved in child care, in various capacities: Kaul received many awards and honours for his work: