Rama Kant Dawar
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| Born | November 12, 1967 Panipat, Haryana, India |
| Nationality | Indian-American |
| Education | Fresno City College; Ashworth University; Ashworth College |
| Occupation | Author, court interpreter, educator, motivational speaker, public servant |
| Known for | Bilingual medico-legal dictionaries (English–Hindi–Punjabi) |
Notable work | Path to Your Financial Freedom: How to Fix Your Own Credit; Yoga with Dr. Ramakant Dawar, Psy D |
Dr. Rama Kant Dawar is an Indian-American author, credentialed court interpreter, motivational speaker, educator, and public servant based in Fresno, California. He is best known for authoring the world's first bilingual medico-legal dictionaries in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, which are held in the Library of Congress[1] and WorldCat,[2] and are used by professionals in medical, legal, and law enforcement fields. He also authored the financial self-help book Path to Your Financial Freedom: How to Fix Your Own Credit[3] and the wellness guide Yoga with Dr. Ramakant Dawar, Psy D. Dawar is a published academic with a peer-reviewed article on gun violence in the Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education.[4][5] As a pioneering Indian-American elected official in Fresno, California, he has significantly contributed to civic, educational, and multicultural initiatives.
Early life and education
Dawar was born on November 12, 1967, in Panipat, India, a city historically known for the three Battles of Panipat. In 1992, Dawar worked as a journalist writing about the Battles of Panipat and crime stories for the magazine Sachidunia.
After migrating to the United States, he attended Fresno City College. He earned a certificate for the Court Interpreter Ethics Workshop from the Judicial Council of California in 2000.[6]
He earned an Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies from Ashworth University in 2009.[7]
Dawar completed a diploma in Private Investigation with Honors from Ashworth College in 2015.[8]
He also holds diplomas in Engineering and International Trade and Marketing (dates not specified).
He obtained a Ph.D. in Psychology from OPJS University, Rajasthan, India. His doctoral dissertation focused on Stress, Burning, and Anger Management of Police Personnel through Psychological Techniques. A credential evaluation conducted by USCES (United States Credential Evaluation Services) in 2019 determined the degree to be equivalent to a U.S. Ph.D. in Psychology, with a GPA of 4.00.[9]
He is also the author of a financial self-help book based on his experience, Path to Your Financial Freedom: How to Fix Your Own Credit.[3]
Murder-for-hire case
In 2011, Dawar was the target of a murder-for-hire plot by Daljit Singh, a former business associate. Fresno Police reported Singh offered to pay $2,000 to have Dawar killed.[10] In 2012, Singh was convicted by a jury of solicitation to commit murder.[11]
Career
Author
Dawar is known for several bilingual and trilingual works:
- Medico-Legal Dictionary (English–Hindi)
- Medico-Legal Dictionary (English–Punjabi)
- Path to Your Financial Freedom: How to Fix Your Own Credit[3]
- Yoga with Dr. Ramakant Dawar, Psy D: A Journey to Wellness (2025)[12]
His medico-legal dictionary is considered the first of its kind and is a collectible at the Library of Congress.[1]
Public service
In 2009, Dawar was appointed to the Fresno City Planning Commission by Mayor Ashley Swearengin,[13] and reappointed in 2010.[14] He was the first Indian-American in the 159-year history of Fresno to be elected to the Planning Commission, and is believed to be the first Indian-American elected official within city limits.
In recognition of his civic participation, he received a Certificate of Recognition from the Mayor of Fresno for 2010 Census outreach.[15]
He was awarded an Honorary Citizenship Certificate by the City of Pensacola, Florida, in 2014.[16]
In November 2014, Dawar was elected to the Central Unified School District Board of Trustees and sworn in on December 9, 2014.[17] During his term:
- Punjabi was added to the district curriculum.
- A full-time Punjabi language teacher was hired.
- In 2016, orientation programs in Punjabi were offered by Fresno Unified School District for parents facing language barriers.
Dawar has also worked as a teacher for Fresno, Clovis, and Madera Unified School Districts.
He served as an interpreter and examiner for Language Line Services for nine years in Hindi, Punjabi, Haryanavi, and Urdu, including four years as an examiner.
Media work
Radio and media
Since the early 2000s, Dawar has hosted and co-hosted multiple community radio programs on KBIF 900 AM, a multicultural and multilingual station based in Fresno, California. His shows have focused on raising awareness on topics such as:
- Domestic violence prevention in South Asian communities
- Financial literacy, including credit repair and debt management
- Legal issues including immigration, family law, and tenant rights
- Mental health, particularly stress and anger management
Dawar often invited community leaders, psychologists, attorneys, and elected officials to speak on the air. His programs were broadcast in multiple languages, including Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, and English, allowing greater accessibility for immigrant and bilingual audiences.
In addition to KBIF, he has made guest appearances on other local public access media and podcasts focusing on wellness and legal empowerment.
He continues to produce educational content through his YouTube channel, where he discusses similar issues through interviews and presentations.[18]
Business
Dawar is President of Rama’s Consultation, a Fresno-based firm providing services in credit repair, immigration paperwork, real estate consultation, and court interpretation.[19]
Professional affiliations
- Rotary International (District 5230)
- California Court Interpreters Association
- AACRAO – American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
- TAICEP – The Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals
- NAFSA – Association of International Educators
Selected publications
- Dawar, R.K. (2025). Yoga with Dr. Ramakant Dawar, Psy D: A Journey to Wellness. Kindle, 596 pp.[12]
- Dawar, R.K. (2015). Path to Your Financial Freedom: How to Fix Your Own Credit. ACE1 Credit Repair.[3]
- Dawar, R.K. (n.d.). Medico-Legal Dictionary (Hindi–English)
- Dawar, R.K. (n.d.). Medico-Legal Dictionary (Punjabi–English)
- Dawar, R.K. (2018). "Gun Violence: An Epidemic in Our Modern Society". Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education, 15(20180501), p.49.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Library of Congress Authority File – Rama Kant Dawar". lccn.loc.gov. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ↑ "WorldCat Identities – Rama Kant Dawar". WorldCat. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 "Path to Your Financial Freedom – PDF" (PDF). ACE1 Credit Repair. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ↑ Dawar, Rama Kant (2018). "Gun Violence: An Epidemic in Our Modern Society" (PDF). Rama’s Interpretation. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Dawar, Rama Kant (2018). "Gun Violence: An Epidemic in Our Modern Society". Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education. 15 (20180501): 49.
- ↑ Judicial Council of California. "Court Interpreter Ethics Workshop" certificate. May 20, 2000.
- ↑ Ashworth University. "Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies" diploma. May 28, 2009.
- ↑ Ashworth College. "Private Investigation with Honors" diploma. December 21, 2015.
- ↑ "Credential Evaluation Report for Dr. Rama Kant Dawar". USCES. 2019-12-31.
- ↑ "Fresno Murder-for-Hire Suspect Draws Huge Support in Court". ABC30 Fresno. April 27, 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Murder-For-Hire Trial: Fresno Man Found Guilty". KMPH Fox 26. June 22, 2012. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Dawar, Rama Kant (2025). Yoga with Dr. Ramakant Dawar, Psy D: A Journey to Wellness. Kindle Edition.
- ↑ City of Fresno. "Certificate of Appointment to Planning Commission". April 23, 2009.
- ↑ City of Fresno. "Certificate of Appointment to Planning Commission". June 30, 2010.
- ↑ City of Fresno. "Certificate of Recognition – 2010 Census Complete Count Committee". June 17, 2010.
- ↑ City of Pensacola. "Honorary Citizenship Certificate". June 13, 2014.
- ↑ Central Unified School District. "Certificate of Election and Oath of Office". December 9, 2014.
- ↑ "Dr. Rama Dawar YouTube Channel". YouTube. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Dr. Rama Kant Dawar – LinkedIn". LinkedIn. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
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