Dr. Chenraj Roychand an exemplary serial and social entrepreneur, educationist and philanthropist realized India’s aspirations to establish a knowledge-based society by empowering learners through value-added education. He incepted JGI Group in 1990 with the aim of providing quality educational and entrepreneurial opportunities to the masses. He established Jain College in Bangalore in the same year which marked the beginning of his long and enduring tryst with education. His vision to generate a culture of educational excellence has led to the development of numerous successful educational institutions across India among which “Jain (Deemed-to-be University) has attained prominence.

Along with creating educational opportunities, Dr. Roychand also initiated angel-investing firms which provide the platform for youngsters to become entrepreneurs. Dr. Roychand has been instrumental in incubating and mentoring students. He adopts both traditional and modern approaches to inculcate entrepreneurial zeal and transform their business ideas into successful enterprises. The 40 incubation units have helped to create employment for 3500 people in a period of 9 years.Dr. Chenraj Roychand has also conceived a unique and high-value 2 years program which combines academic and applied aspects of entrepreneurship, ranging from enterprise development, capital formation, policy creation, product analysis, to strategy building. His single-handed perseverance has resulted in educational and entrepreneurial institutions of unparalleled stature, both in terms of infrastructure and personnel.