(DIN 00053157)

Mr. Ashok Jain is the Chairman of Jain Irrigation Systems Limited and a well-known entrepreneur working for agriculture for the past over 4 decades. He is 63 years old and is the eldest son of Late Dr. Bhavarlal Jain, the Founder Chairman. Mr. Ashok Jain obtained his degree in Commerce from University of Pune. He is an avid sportsman and has represented his alma mater in Cricket, Badminton, Hockey and Football. Mr. Ashok Jain took a keen interest in the business activities of his family firm even as a student, taking part in sales & marketing. He has worked both at Mumbai office on Import- Export & Administration, in the Papain & PVC Pipe manufacturing activities in Jalgaon in his early career. In 1989, he began to look after office and HR Management, Communication function & Public Relations.

Appointed as Director of Jain Irrigation in 1993, he focused on marketing of drip irrigation and provision of extension services of farmers throughout the country. In 1996, he was appointed as Vice Chairman of the Company and began to support erection and commissioning activities of the Food Processing Division and Bulk Raw Material purchases. Then, he oversaw the Food Processing Division and Green Energy Product Division being in-charge of Group’s overall Administration, Public Relations and Policy Making. He has built experience and expertise in all Divisions of the Company. He leads Company initiatives in maintaining all important relationships with the farming community. He ideates and implements philanthropic activities of the firm as well as family.

(DIN 00053035)

Mr. Anil Jain has served as Managing Director of Jain Irrigation Systems Limited (JISL) since 1992. He has since steered the growth of the company from INR 0.35 billion to INR 80 billion (approx. USD 1.2 billion in 2018). He joined the Company’s management team in 1984 and worked in the New York office between 1987 and 1991, leading its international marketing from there. Thereafter, he returned to India and took charge of the Company’s overall functioning as Managing Director and CEO.

Mr. Anil Jain is a veteran professional with over 30 years of experience in core strategic areas such as finance and banking, domestic and international marketing, strategic planning, horizontal and vertical expansion, and change management. He, along with his three brothers, enabled JISL’s successful global expansion to 126 countries. JISL has become the only Indian agricultural corporation with its origin and foundation in rural India to offer a richly integrated product and services basket that benefits the entire value chain of stakeholders.

Being an advocate for the cause of small and marginal farmers across the world, Mr. Anil Jain has driven JISL’s multifold progress while keeping the small farmer at the fulcrum of all its objectives and activities. He works zealously towards the issues of food security, water security and energy security. Innovative entrepreneurship is his chosen tool for creating sustainable impact in agriculture, natural resource management, food processing, renewable energy, and related areas. Under his leadership, JISL has positioned itself at the forefront of cutting edge innovation in the field of agriculture to provide cost effective solutions to the farmers that improve their productivity and prosperity.

He is an avid reader. His belief in integrated practices such as non violence in thoughts and actions, equanimity and conservation, in business as much as in personal life, has led him to undertake many a philanthropic, social and cultural cause. He follows a modest lifestyle both at work and home.

Mr. Anil Jain has a degree in commerce from Pune University (1984) and a degree in law from Mumbai University (1986); He is a Director of Gandhi Research Foundation - Jalgaon & PAPSAC HBS (Private & Public Scientific, Academic & Consumer Food Policy Group Harvard Business School), U.S.A. He is the Chairman of Steering Committee to Create Shared Value in Agribusiness – ACTION PLATFORM. He has been appointed as member of Food Processing Education Committee (FPEC), Government of India; Member of WBCSD CEO Council; Member of India-Israel CEO Forum; Member of Society & Board of Governors of IIM - Sambalpur (Ministry of HRD-Delhi) & Member of Board of Governor, IIT-Jodhpur, Member of WBCSD - Food, Land & Water Program Board.

(DIN 00053299)

Mr. Ajit B. Jain is BE (Mech) from Pune. He has worked as Managing Director of erstwhile Jain Plastics and Chemicals Limited (now part of the Company). He joined in 1984 and started his training in production and maintenance in the pipe division. During the period from 1985-1990, he was in charge of establishing our new pipe production plant at Sendhwa (in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India). In 1993 he was appointed as Director of the Company. He is Joint Managing Director of Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd, Jalgaon (India) since 1998 and is responsible for the Micro Irrigation System, pipe division as well as marketing of all plastic products, including drip irrigation, guidance for extension service and development of new applications and products.

He was appointed Director with the overall responsibility of the pipe manufacturing plant at Jalgaon, including production, maintenance and marketing of new applications & products. He has technical background and has been largely involved in adaption and development of drip irrigation concept in the Country. Besides overall production, administration and marketing management responsibility he has also handled all India marketing function of Drip Irrigation and PVC pipe products, PE and other speciality pipes and fittings all over the world. He has been involved with development of new applications & products and adaptation of drip technology for Indian conditions as well as technical integration of acquired entities in last few years. He has substantial authority to oversee and implement the day to day operations of the Company as a Joint Managing Director.

He is the honorary secretary of DRIPMA and an active member of National Horticulture Mission. He is also the Vice President of the Association for Improvement in Production and Utilization of Banana (AIPUB). Ajit Jain has made a strong contribution to the development of horticulture in the country with the promotion of water management tool of micro irrigation in general and banana in particular. He is instrumental in the promotion of the Hi-tech Banana cultivation model, the pioneer of production of banana under drip technology in the country. He has been propagating concept of precision agriculture around the world.

(DIN 00053407)

Mr. Atul B. Jain is a Commerce Graduate. Mr. Atul Jain took over the marketing responsibilities of Jain Irrigation products initially at the Mumbai office before going to New York, Dubai, Africa and Europe for further business penetration. Besides overall marketing management responsibility he has also handled all India marketing function of Drip Irrigation and PVC pipe products, PE and other speciality pipes and fittings all over the world. He has been involved with development of new applications & products in overseas markets for food, plastic and sheet divisions.

Since 2002, Mr. Atul Jain has been based in Jalgaon. He oversees the marketing of Irrigation products, piping products in both domestic and international markets. He is a great believer in innovation. He has been instrumental in developing a strong market for PVC pipes for domestic and export markets.

He is widely travelled & travels all over the world for continued market development and extension to both Developing Countries the JISL Business Model of Sustainable Development & Uplift of the Entire Community, based of which each of JISL’s Products & Services are developed.

Under his able direction JISL has signed MOU with Governments in India and abroad, wherein JISL has been given the mandate for developing a total Country Plan for achieving Food & Water Security. Mr. Atul Jain has a passion to build complete solution around water at country and city levels.

(DIN 02435444)

Dr. Narendra Jadhav (born in 1953) is an eminent Indian economist, educationist, policymaker, and author with a distinguished professional career spanning over four decades in public service.

He served as a Nominated Member of the Rajya Sabha, contributing actively to parliamentary debates and policy discussions. Over the years, Dr. Jadhav has held several prestigious positions of national importance, including:

1. Member, Planning Commission of India – where he was responsible for shaping policies relating to education, labour, skill development, social justice, and other socioeconomic sectors.
2. Member, National Advisory Council (NAC) – advising on key national issues and social development programs.
3. Vice-Chancellor, University of Pune (now Savitribai Phule Pune University) – where he played a transformative role in enhancing the university’s academic standing and global collaborations.
4. Principal Adviser and Chief Economist, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) – where he made notable contributions to monetary policy, financial regulation, and research.

Dr. Jadhav has also been deeply engaged in academics and social reform. He is widely respected for his work on economics, public policy, education, and the upliftment of marginalized communities. A prolific writer, he has authored more than 35 books across English, Marathi, and Hindi, covering subjects ranging from economics and policy-making to social reform and literature.

His outstanding career reflects a rare combination of academic excellence, policy expertise, and social commitment, making him one of India’s most respected public intellectuals.

Education:

1. Ph.D. in Economics – Indiana University Bloomington, USA (1986) Awarded for Outstanding Contribution to Economic Theory and Best International Student Award
2. Master of Arts (M.A.) in Economics – University of Mumbai (1975)
3. Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Statistics and Economics – University of Mumbai (1973)

(DIN 08848632)

Ms. Nancy Barry is the President and CEO of Enterprise Solutions to Poverty (ESP), an initiative she founded to engage corporations, entrepreneurs, and financial institutions in developing profitable and scalable solutions to poverty. Over the past 18 years, ESP has partnered with more than 100 leading agribusinesses and banks in India, China, Mexico, Colombia, and Kenya, demonstrating how inclusive business models can expand opportunities for low–income communities while driving business growth.

Prior to founding ESP, Ms. Barry served for sixteen years as President and CEO of Womend’s World Banking (WWB), the world’s largest microfinance network. Under her leadership, WWB grew to serve over 23 million microfinance clients across 50 countries, and influenced financial sector policies in more than 20 countries to better serve low–income populations, especially women.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Barry spent 15 years at the World Bank, where she led industry, trade, and finance work in South Asia and later at the global level. Throughout her professional journey–spanning the World Bank, Womend’s World Banking, and Enterprise Solutions to Poverty–Ms. Barry has worked extensively across Asia, Latin America, and Africa, with a sustained focus on India since 1979.

She is widely recognized as a pioneer in linking finance, development, and private enterprise to create sustainable pathways out of poverty.

1. EDUCATION:
   • B.A. in Economics – Stanford University
   • MBA – Harvard Business School

(DIN 08574511)

Mr. Johannes Bastiaan Boudewijn Mohrmann is a creative and entrepreneurial professional who combines strategic vision with pragmatic execution. With more than 35 years of multidisciplinary experience, he has worked extensively at the intersection of the private sector, development finance, SME growth, environmental sustainability, and program management.

Mr. Mohrmann spent a significant part of his career with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), World Bank Group, where he contributed to a wide range of development initiatives and private sector–led growth programs across emerging economies. His work has been instrumental in driving sustainable business solutions, supporting SME ecosystems, and promoting inclusive development models.

He is widely recognized for his ability to connect vision with strategic focus, designing and implementing solutions that balance innovation, impact, and long-term sustainability.

1. EDUCATION:
   • B.Sc in Land & Water Use – Wageningen University, The Netherlands
   • M.Sc in Irrigation, Hydrology, and Organizational Sciences – Wageningen University, The Netherlands
   • MBA (cum laude) – INSEAD, France

(DIN 00007008)

Mr. Shishir Dalal, aged 68 years, is a highly accomplished professional with over 30 years of rich experience in Corporate Finance, Audit, and Taxation. He has built an outstanding reputation for integrity, professionalism, and deep technical expertise in the financial sector.

He was the Senior Partner of Dalal & Shah, a leading Chartered Accountancy firm in India with a strong presence in Pune, Delhi, and Ahmedabad. In 2008–2009, the firm became part of PwC International, where Mr. Dalal continued as Senior Partner and Assurance Partner for four years.

Throughout his career, Mr. Dalal has been the signing partner for statutory audits of several large listed and regulated entities, including:

• Bajaj Auto Limited
• Bajaj Auto Finance Limited (subsequently renamed Bajaj Finance Limited)
• Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited
• Bank of Maharashtra
• Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited
• Bharat Bijlee Limited
• Parle Bisleri Limited

He also played a critical role as the signing partner in several major Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), such as Bajaj Finance and Hubtown Limited, among others. His professional journey reflects a rare blend of technical excellence, leadership, and governance acumen.

Mr. Dalal continues to bring significant value to Boards with his in-depth knowledge of corporate governance, compliance frameworks, and financial reporting practices.

1. EDUCATION:
   • Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
   • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

1. Awards & Professional Affiliations:
   • Conferred the status of Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, recognizing his seniority and professional contributions.
   • Served as a Senior Partner at Dalal & Shah and later PwC, one of the largest global professional services networks.
   • Regularly engaged with professional bodies, industry chambers, and audit committees, providing thought leadership on audit quality, governance, and compliance.
   • Recognized for his role in signing and certifying some of India’s most prominent corporate audits and IPOs, earning credibility across industries.

(DIN 01945533)

Dr. Ashok Dalwai, as a member of the Indian Administrative Service of the 1984 batch was borne on the Odisha Cadre. He has served in different capacities at both field and policy formulation stages in the States of Odisha and Karnataka, as also Government of India. His grass root level experience gained from serving in different backward and tribal pockets of Odisha, besides as District Collector of Kalahandi (Odisha) & Raichur (Karnataka); and in urban management, as Commissioner of Bangalore City Corporation bring him close understanding of peoples’ issues in both rural & urban settings. At the senior level, he has served as Secretary and Principal Secretary in the Departments of Industries, Steel, Mines and Textiles, besides holding various tenures as Chairman and Managing Director of Public Sector Undertakings, Research & Academic Institutions including the Karnataka State Sericultural Research and Development Institute, Talaghatpur, Karnataka; and Government Medical College, Sambalpur. He is the Founder-Chairman of Karnataka

Sugar Institute, Belgaum which has now been named after the former Chief Minister, Shri S. Nijalingappa.

He has served the Government of India from 2010 to 2024. He is one of the initial members of UIDAI team that rolled out bio-metric-based resident enrolment for Aadhaar. As Head of the Technology Centre of UIDAI, his role in building a robust technology platform has been well appreciated.

Since 2015, he was with the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India. Having joined initially as Addnl. Secretary in the Ministry, on empanelment as Secretary to Govt. of India in the year 2017, he was posted as Chief Executive Officer, National Rainfed Area Authority in the rank of Union Secretary, which organisation he led in service of the rainfed regions of the country till 2023.

Parallelly, he served as the Chairman, Inter-Ministerial Committee on Doubling Farmers Income, and subsequently as Chairman, Empowered Body, Doubling Farmers’ Income (DFI), till 2024.

1. EDUCATION:
   • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics
   • Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Agricultural Economics – University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad
   • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agriculture – University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

(DIN: 02460558)

Mr. Satish Chand Mehta is a B.Com graduate and Qualified Chartered Accountant. He also holds a Certificate in International Negotiations from the prestigious International Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Paris. Mr. Satish Chand Mehta joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1983 and retired in September 2015. Prior to joining the IFS he was in the Indian Police Service from 1980-1983.

During his period in Indian Foreign Service (IFS) he served as Director to Prime Minister Gujral and Prime Minister Vajpayee in the Prime Minister’s Office, dealing with crucial neighbor countries and heading the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. His assignments abroad took him to four continents, including working with the United Nations in a UN Peace-keeping Operation as well as in the Indian Mission to the UN in New York. In over three decades in the IFS he has handled a variety of assignments covering a broad range of issues, including: Security and Defence, Political, Economic, Infrastructure projects, Trade and Investments, Peace-keeping, Disarmament, Media management, and Public and Cultural diplomacy.

Currently he is involved in Philanthropy, coaching and mentoring aspirants for civil service, and other community service activities, besides serving on some Boards. He has been volunteering at Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) and is its President. In the past 6 years he has organized over 30 Jaipur Foot artificial limb fitment camps in 24 developing countries and has contributed to expanding BMVSS’s work in India through innovative public private partnership model.

1. EDUCATION:
   • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
   • Chartered Accountant (CA) – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
   • Certificate in International Negotiations – International Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Paris
   • Senior Management Program – Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, 2011

(DIN 05309663)

Mr. Aroop Sircar is a distinguished banking veteran with over three decades of diverse experience across corporate and international banking. Over his long and accomplished career with the State Bank of India, he held several senior leadership positions, culminating in the role of Chief General Manager (CGM). His expertise spans corporate credit, syndication, stressed asset resolution, project finance, private equity investments, and treasury management.

During his tenure at SBI, Mr. Sircar played a key role in shaping and managing large corporate relationships, formulating credit strategies, and leading the resolution of stressed and non-performing assets. His strategic oversight and practical experience have been instrumental in handling complex financial restructuring and syndication deals involving multiple stakeholders.

Mr. Sircar holds graduate and postgraduate degrees, along with the professional banking qualification CAIIB. Beyond his banking career, he has served as Independent Director on the boards of reputed financial and investment institutions, contributing his expertise in credit risk, governance, and capital structuring.

With his strong command over financial management, risk governance, and strategic decision-making, Mr. Aroop Sircar brings deep institutional experience, analytical acumen, and leadership insight to any organization’s board deliberations and policy formulation.

1. EDUCATION:
   • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – Harvard University
   • Master of Business Administration (MBA) Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta)
   • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata

(DIN 00893700)

Mr. Mukul Sarkar is a seasoned banking professional with over 30 years of experience in the Indian financial sector, with expertise spanning investment banking, corporate banking, trade finance, and risk management. He is currently serving as the Chief General Manager and Chief Risk Officer of the Export–Import Bank of India (Exim Bank), where he plays a key role in strengthening the institution’s risk management framework and supporting its mandate of promoting India’s international trade and investment.

Throughout his career, Mr. Sarkar has held several leadership roles in the financial services industry, contributing to the development of innovative financial solutions, risk mitigation strategies, and business expansion initiatives. His professional journey reflects a strong blend of technical knowledge, financial acumen, and strategic leadership.

1. EDUCATION:
   • B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering – Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur
   • MBA – Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta