Dr Prem Sharma OBE
My Early Life and Educational Journey
I was born into a family deeply ingrained in the fabric of society, thanks to my father's highly esteemed position in the colonial service. My early years were imbued with a sense of duty and social responsibility…
With a degree from the Veterinary College in Mathura and a burning desire to delve deeper into my chosen field, I moved to the United States in 1960… a leap of faith that exposed me to new perspectives, technologies, and global practices.
My journey continued, through the UK, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and back to the UK.
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My Political Journey
“I have always believed that the Asian Community should play an active role in the nation’s life, whatever the party of choice. In 1974 I joined the Conservative Party. At that time there were very few Asians in it. I worked with others to connect Asians and the Conservative Party. It was hard work, to begin with…”
My Political Journey
“I have always believed that the Asian Community should play an active role in the nation’s life, whatever the party of choice. In 1974 I joined the Conservative Party. At that time there were very few Asians in it. I worked with others to connect Asians and the Conservative Party. It was hard work, to begin with…” link to Portfolio
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My Early Life and Educational Journey
I was born into a family deeply ingrained in the fabric of society, thanks to my father's highly esteemed position in the colonial service. My early years were imbued with a sense of duty and social responsibility…
With a degree from the Veterinary College in Mathura and a burning desire to delve deeper into my chosen field, I moved to the United States in 1960… a leap of faith that exposed me to new perspectives, technologies, and global practices. My journey continued, through the UK, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and back to the UK.
“I have always believed that the Asian Community should play an active role in the nation’s life, whatever the party of choice. In 1974 I joined the Conservative Party. At that time there were very few Asians in it. I worked with others to connect Asians and the Conservative Party. It was hard work, to begin with…”
Prem Sharma has been actively involved in community work for over 40 years, both locally and on a national level. He has worked with people of all communities in his local area, including refugees and international professionals. In 1979 he pioneered the concept of Community Centres for minority communities.
He is an advocate for peace, involved in various peace initiatives both in the UK and abroad, through local engagement and a series of conferences.
“I have always been passionate about PEACE in our world. A girl speaking at one of the conferences summed it up in these words:
'We must go on working until the power of love is greater than the love of power’."
He has been involved with the Royal Berkshire Trust Hospital for many years on a voluntary basis, being elected Chair of the Trust Patient Panel for 5 years. He has researched and written papers on health, education, and the future of the NHS.
Agriculture & International Development
In Nigeria he developed pioneering participatory approaches to community organisation, poverty alleviation, inter-community relations and disease control that have today become model strategies in the field of community development. He was Director of a major World Bank-funded agricultural project in Saudi Arabia, 1976-78, thereafter setting up his own international consultancy specializing in agriculture, trade and technology.
‘I have always had great admiration for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and all her family, and now for His Majesty King Charles III."
