Rajinder Gupta, Chairman Trident Group takes over as President Punjab Cricket Association
Mohali , September 24, 2017 : Prominent businessman and Chairman Trident Group , Rajinder Gupta today taken over as new president of Punjab Cricket Association after the general body meeting of PCA unanimously elected him as president . The GM elected RP Singla as the honorary Secretary of PCA.
The other office-bearers were also elected unanimously .
Punjab is the first state to implement the direction and guidelines of the Supreme Court of India to manage the affairs of Cricket bodies .
Mr Gupta talking to media persons , thanked the PCA members and assured that he along with his news team , would do his best to promote cricket and the players. Mr G S Walia and R P Singla were also present during PC.
The list of other office bearers is as under :
Click at the link to watch video of press conference of Rajinder Gupta after taking over as president of PCA. GS Walia and R P Single were also present on this occasion.
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Rajinder Gupta
Mr. Rajinder Gupta is the founder Chairman of Trident Group and had been the Managing Director of Trident Limited from 1992 to 2012. Mr. Gupta is a first generation entrepreneur having rich & varied experience of promoting industrial ventures over the last two decades. He is the person behind the stupendous growth of Trident Group. His vision and management skills have helped the company catapult into a USD 1 Billion entity with a compounded annual growth rate of around 30%. His Business acumen, foresightedness and integrity has enabled Trident to prosper globally.
Mr Gupta has been awarded with the prestigious “Padmashree” title by late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the then President of India, in 2007, in recognition of his distinguished services in the field of trade and industry. He has also been awarded with “PHD Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Entrepreneurship Award” by the President of India in 2005; and has been conferred with the “UDyog Ratna” award by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
In 2004 he was recognized by Ernst & Young for the Top 20 India Inc. Icons for Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Significant Contributions as an Entrepreneur
Employment :
Engaging more than 20,000 families through Direct Employment & over 30,000 families through Internet Employment
Growth One of the World’s largest Terry Towel Manufacturers Successfully executed Projects worth INR -36,000 million in last 5 years
Education :
Development of Sacred Hearth Convent School in Barnala
Established of Takshashila (Centre of Excellence), equipped with state-of the –art training facilities for Training & Development and imparting special courses to students from various parts of the State. Creating Employment opportunities by providing Skill Enhancement Trainings to more than 10,000 10th, 10+2, it is & Diploma Holders with Average Earnability of more than INR 25,000/- per month Sponsored IL & FS and SHVTI for Vocational Trainings
Wealth :
Contribution in setting up of State of Art Health Care facilities especially in rural areas of Punjab
Provision of facilities at deaf/dumb school near Barnala
Sports Took initiative to improve the standard of cricket in the Barnala District of Punjab, developed a cricket ground in 5-acre area with all attendant facilities.
Besides Infrastructural support, extended support to Barnala Cricket Association for popularizing the game with the Girls and Boys of the District.
Women Empowerment :
Pioneered the establishment of “Asmita”: A Women Forum which was launched on 3rd October 2008. Entrepreneurship Development of Female Employees/Members. Sole Earner Schemes for female Members who are the only source of earning in family.