Parimal Nathwani

Parimal Dhirajlal Nathwani (born 1 February 1956) is an Indian politician and industrialist. He was elected to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Parliament of India from Andhra Pradesh in the 2020 Rajya Sabha elections. His two earlier seats in the Parliament of India was from Jharkhand.[3]

Parimal Dhirajlal Nathwani
Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
Assumed office
22 June 2020
ConstituencyAndhra Pradesh[1]
In office
March 2008 – March 2020
ConstituencyAndhra Pradesh
Personal details
Born (1956-02-01) 1 February 1956
Bombay, Bombay State, India
NationalityIndian
Political partyYSR Congress Party
Spouse(s)Varsha Nathwani
ChildrenDhanraj Nathwani (son)
Karan Nathwani (son)
Parent(s)Dhirajlal Nathwani (Father)
Pushpaben Nathwani(Mother)
Residence(s)Delhi[2]
OccupationTrader and Industrialist
Websitewww.parimalnathwani.com

He was an entrepreneur and a trader until the mid-1990s. He joined Reliance Group in 1997.[4] As of 2016, he was the Group President of Corporate Affairs at Reliance Industries Ltd. Nathwani closely worked with Dhirubhai Ambani and now has been working with Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) CMD Mukesh Ambani. He is in the core leadership at RIL.[5] He played a pivotal role in land acquisition and setting up the biggest grassroots crude oil refinery on the western coast near Jamnagar in Gujarat.[6]

Nathwani became the face of RIL in Gujarat and other parts of the country. He led several of the group's projects including land acquisition for the Jamnagar refinery and building infrastructure to roll out 4-G broadband in 22 circles of the country.[7]

Biography

Parimal D. Nathwani serves as Group President of Corporate Affairs at Reliance Industries Ltd. Nathwani is also the Vice President of the Gujarat Cricket Association. He serves as Director of Gujarat Petcoke and Petroproducts P. Ltd.[8] and Shri Dwarkadheesh Salt Works Pvt. Ltd.[9][10] He served as the chairman of the Board of Vadodara Stock Exchange Limited from 30 September 2011 to 15 September 2012 and its Director from February 2008 to 15 September 2012.[11] In 1997, he joined Reliance Industries. He led several projects for the group from the grass-root level. Nathwani holds key positions in various prestigious institutions, viz., Reliance Rural Development Trust (RRDT)- Chairman, Dwarkadheesh Devasthan Samiti (DOS)- Vice-chairman (appointed by Govt. of Gujarat), Nathdwara Temple Board- Member (appointed by Govt. of Rajasthan), National Safety Council, Gujarat Chapter- Ex-Chairman, and Organization of Business, Commerce and Industries (OBCI)- President.[12] He also remained Director. Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board was formed to improve and enhance facilities at all important Temples of Gujarat. He is an Executive Member of Lions Club[13] of Jamnagar; Member of Rotary Club of Jamnagar, Jamnagar Chamber of Commerce and Industries and executive committee of Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industries.

Nathwani accolades include a coveted Award for Social Service from then Governor of Gujarat Shri R.K. Trivedi. Nathwani was elected to Rajya Sabha as an independent candidate from the state of Jharkhand.

He holds a Professional Doctorate in Management from the National Institute of Management, Mumbai. He pursued his graduation from Mumbai.[14]

Journey With Reliance

Nathwani played a role in removing hurdles in land acquisition and facilitated the setting up of the refinery. Reliance bosses relocated Nathwani to Ahmedabad, and he gained more responsibilities in 1997. He led several projects of the group such as land acquisition for the Jamnagar refinery, setting up petroleum retail outlets and establishing Jamnagar Special Economic Zone. Nathwani became the face of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) in Gujarat and elsewhere.

He contributed to cross country gas transportation pipeline network, executed a telecom network for the Reliance Infocomm and helped create a consumer retail chain for the group. Since the RIL is poised to roll out 4-G broadband network in 22 circles of the country, he is to lead the project. He remained in charge of the group's Corporate Affairs and industrial relations of the Group's establishments in Gujarat, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh. He is part of RIL's top management.[15]

Political career

In March 2008, Nathwani entered the Rajya Sabha as an independent candidate from Jharkhand.[16] He got re-elected as Rajya Sabha member from the tribal state in March 2014. In April 2020, he became a member of Rajya Sabha from the state of Andhra Pradesh and joined the YSR Congress Party.

Role as Gujarat Cricket Association Vice-President

Nathwani has been the Vice President of Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) since 2010. GCA is rebuilding the Motera stadium at Ahmedabad and plans to make it a Melbourne type world class stadium.[17][18] The previously built Motera stadium is demolished.[19] Nathwani also provided umbrellas to cricketers of Gujarat like Parthiv Patel, Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, and Ravindra Jadeja.[20][21] Nathwani has helped the sportsmen of Jharkhand by providing them incentives during 34th National Games at Ranchi,[22] providing cricket equipment to local sports club, constructing stadiums in villages, etc.

Role as Dwarkadheesh Devasthan Samiti Ex-Vice Chairman

A setback in the stock market in the early 90s drew Nathwani to Krishna and Dwarkadheesh. Previously, he has served as Vice Chairman of Dwarkadheesh Devasthan Samiti.[23] He is also a member of the Nathdwara Temple Board.[24] He has aided in the development of Dwarka, an important destination for pilgrimage tourism. The Government of Gujarat and Reliance Industries have worked together for the development of Dwarka.[25] Sudama Setu, a cable-staid bridge to cross Gomati river is the latest addition in Dwarka.[26] Plus, Nathwani worked on renovation of Gomatighat, Dhirubhai Ambani Marg, Dwarka Parisar development, Kokila Dhiraj Dham, and the illumination of the Dwarkadheesh temple during festivals like Janmashtami.

Positions held
  • Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Jharkhand
  • Group President (Corporate Affairs and Projects), Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
  • Chairman, Reliance Rural Development Trust (RRDT) view more »
  • Member - Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law & Justice
  • Member - Standing Committee on Railways[27]
  • Member - Consultative Committee, Ministry of Civil Aviation
  • Member - Select Committee on Payment & Settlement (Amendment) Bill
  • Permanent Special Invitee - Consultative Committee, Ministry of External Affairs
  • Member, Multi-sectoral Development Program Committee (MsDP), Jharkhand
  • Member - Hindi Salahkar Samiti, Economic Affairs Division and Financial Services Division, Ministry of Finance
  • Trustee in the Board of Governor's Social Welfare Fund (Gujarat)
  • Vice President, Gujarat Cricket Association
  • Ex-Vice Chairman, Dwarka Devasthan Samiti[28]
  • Member, Nathdwara Temple Board
  • Chancellor, Shree Bruhad Gujarat Sanskrut Parishad
  • Member, Gujarat Ayurved University Development Board
  • Director, Gujarat Petcoke and Petro-products Supply Pvt. Ltd.
  • President, Gujarat Industries Navratri Festival Society (GINFS)
  • Ex-chairman, Vadodara Stock Exchange[29]
  • President, Gujarat State Football Association[30][31][32]
  • Chairman, Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar[33]

Publications
  • GIR LION – THE PRIDE OF GUJARAT (APRIL 2013)

Bibliography

Books
  • ADORABLE & ADMIRABLE PARIMAL NATHWANI (27 MARCH 2021,AHMEDABAD) [34]

References
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