Family of diamond merchant who got Padma award to gift him helicopter

The family members of diamond merchant Savji Dholakia decided to gift him a helicopter after he was conferred with Padma Shri for his social work.

The announcement was made at an event in Mumbai on February 1 to felicitate Savji Dholakia, owner of Hari Krishna diamond firm in Surat.

Savji’s brothers Himmatbhai Dholakia, Tulsibhai Dholakia and Ghanshyambhai Dholakia and their eight children were present when Ghanshyam announced the family’s decision.

Brijeshbhai Dholakia, nephew of Savji Dholakia said, “ We have placed order for a helicopter and it will be delivered in a month. He can save travel time and devote more time for public services.”