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Winner 2018

Dilip Jain
Winner 2018

  • Year of graduation: 2005
  • Academic Programme: PGDM
  • Current Organisation: Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL)
  • Current Designation: Founding Member
Career Progression
Current Organisation
Social Impact
Awards/Achievements
Organisation Designation Tenure
Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh Founding Member November 2016 – Present
SECMOL & Ice Stupa Artificial Glacier Volunteer & Core team member February 2004 – Present
January 2014 – Present
Me Too Kids Adventure Club Co-founder July 2015 – Present
Scarab Ideas Founding Member & Advisor September 2018 – Present
Consultancy & Teaching (yet to be named) Founder June 2018 – Present
Aventus Estate Developer Pvt Ltd (earlier Ratnaakar Estate Developer Pvt Ltd) Co-founder & Advisor (earlier CEO) May 2012 – April 2018
Gujarat Infrapipes Pvt Ltd Advisor (earlier Director) May 2010 – April 2018
Voltas Limited Senior Manager May 2006 – April 2010
Marico Limited Manager 2005 – 2006
ABN Amro Bank N.V. Assistant Manager 2001 – 2003

HIAL aims to engage youths from multiple Himalayan countries in Research & Development to tackle the issues faced by mountain people, especially in the domains of education, culture, and the environment. Like SECMOL, the university aims to break the rigid boxes of conventional thinking, be relevant to people’s lives, and encourage learning via practical application of knowledge.

You can watch the video explaining the project and also contribute on https://milaap.org/fundraisers/hial

During his time at SPJIMR, Dilip Jain embarked on a transformative journey to Ladakh for a DoCC project, where he encountered Sonam Wangchuk, renowned for his work in revolutionising education and community development. Although initially tethered by academic pursuits and urban responsibilities, Dilip’s passion for Ladakh persisted, leading him to make periodic visits until his involvement in the Ice Stupa Artificial Glacier project in 2014. Transitioning from sporadic support to dedicated involvement, Dilip played a pivotal role in the project’s development, facilitating resource acquisition and representing the team at prestigious events like the Rolex Award for Enterprise in 2016.

As the Ice Stupa Artificial Glacier project gained traction, Dilip collaborated with Sonam Wangchuk to conceive the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives (HIAL), relinquishing his business responsibilities to focus on its establishment. Serving as Sonam Wangchuk’s executive assistant, Dilip spearheaded various initiatives, including fundraising, networking, and event planning. His efforts culminated in securing government land allotment, entity registration, and income tax exemptions, alongside recruitment drives that bolstered the team to 20 members.

Recognised for his longstanding commitment, Dilip was honoured as a Founding Member of HIAL, leveraging his business acumen to integrate real-life enterprises into the institution’s curriculum. By fostering partnerships between schools and local businesses, Dilip envisions an educational model where students gain practical experience while funding their own education. Drawing from his experiences with Ascent Foundation, Dilip extends his mentorship to start-ups in both Mumbai and Ladakh, nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit among SECMOL alumni.

Name: DoCC SPJIMR – M3M Social Impact Grants 2024-25
Year: 2024
Description: This grant, instituted by the M3M Foundation in memory of the late Shree Lal Chandji Bansal (1937-2022), founder of M3M Foundation, marks a significant milestone in driving positive change in society. Established in 2019, the Foundation has been instrumental in spearheading various initiatives aimed at uplifting marginalised communities and fostering environmental stewardship.

Name: Citizens’ Gratitude To Gallant Warriors 2023 Award Year: 2023
Description: This award ceremony is a humble gesture of gratification from citizens’ to honour those soldiers who selflessly guard not only our borders but also the internal security of the country.

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