Lion Mona Desai PMJF – Leading with Service, Inspiring with Smiles
Lion Mona Chetankumar Desai (PMJF)
District Governor – Lions International, Year 2025-26
“Service is my culture, leadership is my identity, and a smile is my greatest achievement.”
Today, we are introducing not just a name, but a woman who has transformed service into a way of life, leadership into responsibility, and every success into a shared celebration with her team.
Lion Mona Desai PMJF proudly serves as the District Governor for Lions District 3232F2 in 2025-26.
Family & Values
Life’s journey begins with family values.
- Husband: Lion Chetan Desai (Civil Engineer & Polymer Businessman)
- Son: Dhvanil (BE Mechanical, MBA)
- Daughter-in-law: Devanshi (Architect & Interior Designer)
- Daughter: Priyal (Physiotherapy Student)
Together, they embody service, culture, and strong values in life.
Journey of Lionism
Her Lionism journey began in 2017, and today in 2025-26, she leads as District Governor.
She has served with dedication in roles such as:
- Club President, Zone Chairperson, Region Chairperson
- GST, GMT & GET Coordinator
- 2nd & 1st Vice District Governor
- And now, District Governor 2025-26
Major Achievements
- Raised a historic ₹1.31 crore for Lions Cancer Hospital
- Established 14 new clubs and added 700+ new members
- Organized “Service Beyond Boundaries” webinar with Dr. Gyanvatsal Swamiji
- Hosted “Mahek” Region Conference with 950 members and digital presentations
- Introduced “Khushiyo ki Selfie” – a new way of service on International President’s birthday
- Star Campaign Ambassador for Diabetes Awareness
- Initiated 100% Online Reporting for the first time in the district
- Launched DLLI “Mahek” Leadership Institute with 250+ Lion Leaders
Social Causes & Philanthropy
- NGO Cherish – working for women, children & the elderly
- Mohanlal Rughnathji Amrut Mahotsav Trust – widow support & scholarships
- Donated ₹25 lakh to a school near Valsad
- Donated ₹11 lakh to Dayalji Ashram hostel
- Contributions to old age homes, community canteens & dharmashalas
Awards & Honors
- Dadasaheb Phalke International Award
- Seva Guru Award (by RSS)
- Nari Tu Narayani, Nari Gaurav Pushkar, WOW Award, Nari Ratna, Pride of Gujarat
- Corona Warrior (by Surat Police Commissioner)
- BIG FM Women Achiever Award
- International Leadership Medal, GAT Pin, Platinum Award
Other Social Roles
- Friend of Police
- BJP Ward No. 20 – Vice President
- Former President – South Gujarat Anavil Yuva Sangathan
- Former Director – JCI Surat Metro Sakhi
- Lifetime Member – Dayalji Ashram
- Committee Member – Veer Narmad South Gujarat University
- DG Schooling @ Chicago, ISAME Forum, DLLI Faculty
International Visits
USA, UK, France, Germany, Switzerland, South Africa, Maldives, China, Dubai, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Nepal, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Czech Republic
Vision
“True leadership is not recognized by position but by action. True service is where work speaks louder than name.”
This is Lion Mona Desai PMJF – a woman who has made service her mission and leadership her devotion to society.
