Rajiv Arora

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Name Rajiv Arora

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Rajiv Arora is an entrepreneur and a political, social and cultural activist from Rajasthan. He is the co-founder of the jewellery house Amrapali Jewels.

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Career

While pursuing a Political Science degree in college, he dabbled in politics as a part of the Youth Congress & NSUI. He eventually went onto complete an M.A in history and an MBA.

Following his academic pursuit, he went on to start a small scale business in handicrafts. His vision and foresight eventually led him to begin creating exquisite jewellery by sourcing silver from across the country's tribal regions.

He went on to introduce the jewellery to the western world by exporting to parts of Europe that gained him international recognition and soon became recognized as a notable Indian jewellery designer.

In 1978, Rajiv Arora co-founded the brand Amrapali with a close friend, Rajesh Ajmera. They travelled extensively to interiors of the country and different tribes to understand the culture and collect one-of-a-kind pieces.

He revived the ancient art of handcrafted jewellery-making with the help of master craftsmen and goldsmiths in and around Jaipur setting up 3 state-of-the-art manufacturing units that provided employment to over 2000 local craftsmen.

Politics

Ex. Chairman, Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. (Govt. of Rajasthan), Rajasthan State Hotels Corporation Ltd. (Govt. of Rajasthan). (Minister of State)

Vice President, Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee.

Vice Chairman, Rajasthan Foundation ( Minister of State )

Member, Central Board of Film Certification (Censor Board) (Government of India).

Member, National Tourism Advisory Council (NTAC).

Member, Governing Board, Nehru Yuvak Kendra Sangathan (Government of India).

President Environment, Science & Technology Dept., Raj.(All India Congress Committee, Rajasthan Unit).

President, Sadbhavana Ke Sipahi.

Co-Convener, Publicity & Campaign Committee of Raj. P.C.C.

Spokesman, Pradesh Congress Committee.

Director, Rajasthan Tourism Dev. Corp. (R.T.D.C) (1989).

Member, Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee

Member, Jail Committee, Central Jail, Jaipur

Member, 20 Point Programme Implementation Committee, Jaipur.

Vice President, Rajasthan Pradesh Youth Congress (1986).

Secretary, Rajasthan Pradesh Youth Congress (1983–85).

President, Rajasthan University Students Council (1975–76).

Secretary, Rajasthan N.S.U.I (1974–78).

Founder Member, N.S.U.I (1973).

Working in different Congress Organizations since 1973, Observer of Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee in various District of Rajasthan for Organisational Matters, Party Elections, Famine Relief, Parliamentary Election Etc.

Represented Indian Youth Congress in Moscow- World Youth Festival

Achievements

He was commissioned by the Government of Rajasthan to make the gifts that were presented to the then US President Bill Clinton on his visit to India.

He is the first Indian jeweler to be invited by Harrods to trade in Fine Jewelry room at Harrods.

He will be setting up a museum in Jaipur that will showcase Indian jewellery and craftsmanship, and make it a source for designers who are keen to study Indian jewellery.

The silver ornaments from his personal collection have been showcased at the following museums in the UK:

Harris Museum & Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire (September 15 - November 10, 2001)

Warrington Museum & Art Gallery, Warrington, Cheshire (December 1, 2001- February 2, 2002)

Cartwright Hall, Bradford, West Yorkshire (February 23 - April 20, 2002)

Oldham Museum & Art Gallery, Oldham, Greater Manchester (May 4 - July 6, 2002)

Rotherham Arts Centre, Yorkshire, (July 20 – September 14, 2002)

Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool, Lancashire (September 28 – November 23, 2002)

In 2014, Amrapali was part of an exhibition which presents precious jewelry artworks by Indian and European makers at the Moscow Kremlin State Historical and Cultural Museum.

Presently, he is the Chairman of Jaipur Citizen Forum which organizes Jaipur Heritage International Festival and provides platform to budding artists.

He also started a movement to make Jaipur a centre for Cadaver Organ Transplant like Kidney & Liver, his organization MFJCF is playing a key role in motivating people for Organ Donation.

For his work in the field of communal harmony, love & peace, he is known as 'Sadbhavna Ke Sipahi'.

Awards and accolades

His work and contribution has won him many awards and accolades in various fields. Listed below are a few:

ET-Now Leaders of Tomorrow (Textiles and Accessories sector)

Best Accessory Designer by Marie Claire

Highest Exporter of Fashion Jewellery by Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council India for 5 consecutive years (2009–2014)

Best Bridal Jewellery Award of the Year 2010 by Retail Jewellers

Best Innovative Jewellery Designer of the Year 2008 Gold Souk Award

Best Jewellery Designer of the Year 2007 by Gold Souk

Productivity Excellence Award 2009-10, 2010–2011

Best Couture Jewellery Award of the Year 2011 by Retail Jewellers

Awarded as the Emerging Industrialist of Rajasthan – MSME Awards 2011

Maharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh Award for the contribution to Industrial Development and Business Growth.

Received the State Level Productivity Award and Performance Reward for the highest Exports (jewellery) from the state.

India's Small Giant award for Top 100 SME's by Ndtv India.

Rajiv Gandhi Rashtriya Ekta Award for his contribution in the field of national harmony.

Personal life

He is grandson of Rai Sahib Dr. Roop Kishore Arora who was conferred the title 'Rai Sahib' for his outstanding service in Medicine & Public Health. He is married to Neeru Arora and has a son (Tarang Arora) and a daughter (Tanvi Arora)

References

Rajiv Arora Wikipedia

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