LALCHAND

FOUNDER, LC WELL

He is a man on a wellness mission. Lalchand has built many businesses over the years – from real estate and software to restaurants and general trading. But nearing 60, he has embarked on an altogether new journey – that of spreading happiness. Having grown up on his father’s Sufi philosophy, Lalchand’s desire to give back to society led him to set up LC Well (www.lcwell.org), a world wellbeing organisation, headquartered in London and operating from Dubai.

The organisation essentially offers free classes on yoga, meditation, counselling and everything related to stress management and healthy lifestyle. All a person has to do is register on the website, avail of its membership and then receive all benefits including access to lectures, workshops, meets with psychologists, wellness videos and campaigns to name just a few – without paying a penny! Lalchand feels the business, economic and technical revolution hasn’t really translated to a happy society. It is his quest to create a more equitable, peaceful and tolerant world where individuals think, not just of their own happiness but of those around them too, that resulted in this step. What differentiates LC Well from other wellness organisations is the fact that while most of the latter charge high fees and are essentially profit-making enterprises, this is entirely charitable in its approach and free for users.

Lalchand’s plans are ambitious. There would be events, campaigns, facilities for online counselling and even wellness related merchandise – the profits from which would be ploughed back into the cause. The philanthropist wants to devote every bit of his energy and resources in promoting real happiness. In his own words, as he nears his 60th decade, he doesn’t want to ‘retire but rewire’.

His Definition of Happiness: It is a state of mind, where you find yourself free and full of joy. It can be achieved only when you think about others and not just yourself.