JaiKrishan Jajoo
JaiKrishan Jajoo | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 23, 1960 |
| Occupation(s) | businessman and philanthropist |
| Awards | National Youth Award in 2018 and Shiksha Vibhushan Award in 2019 |
JaiKrishan Jajoo is an Indian businessman and philanthropist who founded jagriti an NGO.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Born in 1960 to Dr. B.K. Jajoo, a cardiologist, Jajoo's early life experiences in Rajasthan made him aware of the hardships faced by slum dwellers, especially children lacking basic educational opportunities.[4][5]
Career
[edit]In 1983, Jajoo founded the Shubhashish Group, a real estate development, packaging, logistics, and financial management company. In 2001, Jajoo founded Jagriti, a non-governmental organization dedicated to serve quality education to children residing in slums.[6] The organization focuses on enhancing educational infrastructure, ensuring access to clean water, proper sanitation, and nutritious mid-day meals.[7] The London World Book of Records recognized Jagriti for providing the maximum number of mobile mortuary services, benefiting over 9,000 families free of cost in 13 years.[8]
Awards
[edit]He was awarded the National Youth Award in 2018 by Narendra Modi. Shiksha Vibhushan Award in 2019 for education and the Highest State Civilian Award for Excellence by the Rajasthan government for 9 consecutive years.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jaipur sees rapid growth as city transforms". The Times of India. 29 November 2024.
- ^ "स्लम के बच्चों को एजुकेशन, मृतकों के परिवारों को देते हैं संबल, जयपुर के इस शख्स के काम को आप भी करेंगे सलाम" (in Hindi). Navbharat Times.
- ^ "Business To Charity: How Jaikrishan Jajoo Is Changing Lives With 'Slums To Schools'". Businessworld.
- ^ Naidu, Pavan. "From Slums to Schools: Jai Krishan Jajoo's Educational Initiative in Rajasthan". Daily News and Analysis.
- ^ Hindi, Bhaskar (30 November 2024). "1983 से 2024 तक: कैसे Jai Krishan Jajoo ने कड़ी मेहनत से बनाया नाम | From 1983 to 2024: How Jai Krishna Jaju made his name through hard work". www.bhaskarhindi.com (in Hindi).
- ^ "Meet Jai Krishan Jajoo, a business tycoon whose NGO empowers women through vocational training initiatives; Know about his career, education, and more". The Financial Express . 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Education as a catalyst for change: 20 years of transformation". India Today. 10 January 2025.
- ^ "Social Activist Jai Krishan Jajoo of Jaipur (Rajasthan) India gets included by World Book of Records". worldbookofrecords.uk.
- ^ "Business To Charity: How Jaikrishan Jajoo Is Changing Lives With 'Slums To Schools'". Businessworld.