NRG philanthropist’s service recognized by UK royals

Ahmedabad: Rajesh Jain was one of the few persons of Indian origin, and the only non-residential Gujarati awarded the title of ‘Coronation Champion’ by King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla of the United Kingdom. The royal couple recently invited the 57-year-old engineer to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace. Born and raised in Ahmedabad, Jain’s educational journey saw him complete his schooling in the city before pursuing an engineering degree from BVM Engineering College in Vallabh Vidyanagar. He obtained an MBA from Surat, solidifying his expertise in the field.

Jain told TOI that he started his professional career with Ahmedabad Electricity Company, today known as Torrent Power, in Sabarmati. Over the years, he ventured into diverse roles, including stints at Batliboi & Co and a notable 17-year tenure at Larsen & Toubro Ltd. Fascinatingly, a significant portion of his tenure with Larsen & Toubro was spent in the United Kingdom and other European countries, igniting his global perspective. Building upon his vast experience, Jain ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing his own successful consultancy business in the UK, where he has resided with his wife and daughter for the past 23 years. Currently, Jain organizes workshops on emotional intelligence and spirituality in business for leading corporations across the US, the UK, Middle East countries, and India. Additionally, he has made valuable contributions as a board member of the Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) in the UK.Jain’s dedication to philanthropy and community welfare bloomed during his tenure as a trustee at Jain Vishwa Bharati London (JVB), where he commenced his volunteering journey in 2012. The Coronation Champion awards, organized by the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS), were devised by Queen Consort Camilla to celebrate the UK’s army of volunteers. The royal couple used the coronation to recognize and reward those who go the extra mile in their communities. Jain credits his achievements to the values instilled in him by his parents, Sagarmal Jain and Rajkumari Jain, who laid the foundation for his success early in his life.Committed to empowering the younger generation, Jain worked to educate and upskill approximately 1,000 children, offering invaluable access to free education for those in need.