A committed advocate for inclusion, Keshav Suril has guided The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group to support acid attack survivors, hired India’s only differently abled DJ and people from the LGBTQIA+ community. He is also one of petitioners to revoke Section 377 in the Supreme Court of India. The Group has provided opportunities to more than 2000 queer folx and has established itself as one of the safest places in the country. He launched his own – Keshav Suri Foundation in 2018 – with a mission to embrace, empower and mainstream the LGBTQIA+ community. The Foundation is also the official affiliate for It Gets Better Project in India. The Foundation along with Stonewall UK and Pride Circle introduced India’s first Workplace Equality Index (IWEI) for the corporates to measure their D & I metrics. As a Co-Chair on FICCI Task Force on D & I, Keshav Suri has been an integral part of discussions with the policy makers and key stakeholders on matters relating to jobs, healthcare and security for the LGBTQIA+ community. He is recipient of over 30 national and international awards and honours.
