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Parimal Dhirajlal Nathwani | |
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| Member of Parliament,Rajya Sabha | |
| Assumed office 22 June 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Mopidevi Venkataramana |
| Constituency | Andhra Pradesh[1] |
| In office 10 April 2008 – 9 April 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Devdas Apte |
| Succeeded by | Deepak Prakash |
| Constituency | Jharkhand |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1956-02-01)1 February 1956 (age 70) |
| Party | YSR Congress Party |
| Spouse | Varsha Nathwani |
| Children | Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani (son) Karan Nathwani (son) |
| Parent(s) | Dhirajlal Nathwani (Father) Pushpaben Nathwani(Mother) |
| Residence | Delhi[2] |
| Occupation | Trader and Industrialist |
| Website | www |
Parimal Dhirajlal Nathwani (born 1 February 1956) is an Indian politician and industrialist. He representsMember of Parliament,Rajya Sabha fromAndhra Pradesh since the2020 Rajya Sabha elections, previously serving as a Rajya Sabha MP forJharkhand from 2008-2020.[3]
Mr. Nathwani is the Director of Corporate Affairs atReliance Industries Limited. He worked closely withShri Dhirubhai Ambani andMukesh Ambani and was involved in land acquisition for the world's largest oil refinery inJamnagar, Gujarat.[4][5]
Nathwani has spearheaded several schemes ofReliance Industries Limited, like land acquisition, and setting up their retail platforms as well as the roll-out ofReliance Jio in Gujarat.[6] As a Member of Parliament from Jharkhand, he worked towards the refinement of the villages he adopted under the PMSAGY scheme.
Born on 1 February 1956 to Pushpaben Nathwani and Dhirajlal Nathwani in Mumbai, Parimal Nathwani did his schooling at Gokalibai Punamchand Pitambar High School, Mumbai. He holds a Ph.D. in management from the National Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He holds a Professional Doctorate in Management from the National Institute of Management, Mumbai. He pursued his graduation from Mumbai.[7]
Nathwani relocated to Vadodara and began working at theVadodara Stock Exchange after trying his luck in Mumbai. From 30 September 2011 to 15 September 2012, he presided over the Vadodara Stock Exchange Limited Board as Chairman of the Board, and from February 2008 to 15 September 2012, he held the position of Director.
Parimal D. Nathwani serves as Director of Corporate Affairs atReliance Industries Ltd. Nathwani has also served as the Vice President of theGujarat Cricket Association during 2010-2019. He serves as Director ofGujarat 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 like Reliance Rural Development Trust (RRDT)- Chairman, Dwarkadheesh Devasthan Samiti (DOS)- Vice-chairman (appointed by Govt. ofGujarat), 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 ofGujarat. He is an Executive Member of Lions Club[13] ofJamnagar; Member of Rotary Club ofJamnagar,Jamnagar Chamber of Commerce and Industries and executive committee ofGujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industries.
In October 2019, Parimal Nathwani was elected as president ofGujarat State Football Association.[14]
In March 2008, Nathwani entered the Rajya Sabha as an independent candidate fromJharkhand.[15] He got re-elected asRajya Sabha member from the tribal state in March 2014.[16] After completing two terms as an MP from Jharkhand he is now elected as Member of Rajya Sabha from the state ofAndhra Pradesh since April 2020. He joined YSR Congress Party on 11 March 2020 in the presence of Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and President ofYSR Congress Party.[17]
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 theJamnagar refinery, setting up petroleum retail outlets, and establishingJamnagar Special Economic Zone. Nathwani became the face of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) inGujarat and elsewhere.[citation needed]
He contributed to cross country gas transportation pipeline network, executed a telecom network for Reliance Infocomm, and helped create a consumer retail chain for the group. Since the RIL is poised to roll out a 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 inGujarat,Delhi, and Madhya Pradesh. He is part of RIL's top management.[18]
Nathwani was the Vice President of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) from January 2010 to September 2019, overseeing GCA's project to rebuild theMotera stadium (now known as Narendra Modi Stadium) atAhmedabad into the world's largest stadium.[19][20] The previously Motera stadium was demolished.[21] Nathwani worked with Union Home MinisterShri Amit Shah to complete the project. Nathwani also provided umbrellas to cricketers of Gujarat likeParthiv Patel,Yusuf Pathan,Irfan Pathan, andRavindra Jadeja.[22][23] Nathwani has helped the sportsmen of Jharkhand by providing them incentives during 34th National Games at Ranchi,[24] providing cricket equipment to local sports clubs, constructing stadiums in villages, etc.
A setback in the stock market in the early 90s drew Nathwani toKrishna and Dwarkadheesh. Previously, he has served as Vice Chairman of Dwarkadheesh Devasthan Samiti.[25] He is also a member of theNathdwara Temple Board.[26] He has been instrumental in the development ofDwarka, an important destination for pilgrimage tourism. The Government of Gujarat and Reliance Industries have worked together for the development of Dwarka.[27] Renovation of Gomatighat, Dhirubhai Ambani Marg, Dwarka Parisar development, Kokila Dhiraj Dham, traffic circle and a road, floral decoration and illumination of Dwarkadheesh temple during festivals like Janmashtami, etc. have much of the credit to Nathwani and Reliance Industries.Sudama Setu, a cable-staid bridge to cross the Gomati River is the latest addition in Dwarka.[28] Plus, Nathwani worked on the renovation of Gomatighat, Dhirubhai Ambani Marg, Dwarka Parisar development, Kokila Dhiraj Dham, and the illumination of the Dwarkadheesh temple during festivals like Janmashtami.
Nathwani's accolades include a coveted Award for Social Service from then Governor of Gujarat Shri R.K. Trivedi.[citation needed]