Inspiring Indians

Inspiring Indians are the extraordinary individuals whose determination, innovation, and compassion are transforming the nation. From visionary entrepreneurs to social changemakers and creative pioneers, these stories celebrate the indomitable spirit of India-proving that courage, purpose, and perseverance can truly inspire generations and redefine the meaning of success.

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Building Minds. Shaping Futures. Redefining Education with Purpose

How JIS is Reimagining the Purpose and Power of Education Across India

When Sardar Taranjit Singh speaks about education, he often invokes a lesson passed down from his late father, Sardar Jodh Singh: “Ignite young minds, and lives will change.” That simple dictum has become both mantra and mission fueling the rise of one of Eastern India’s most consequential educational enterprises, spreading out across the nation in the later years.

Seven decades ago, the JIS name stood for enterprise across India’s real economy dairy, transport, infrastructure, iron & steel, cargo, logistics, IT, agro, even film production. That industrial diversity gave the Group its resilience. But Singh’s genius was in rechanneling that entrepreneurial energy toward a higher calling education.

Today, as Managing Director of JIS Group Educational Initiatives and Chancellor of JIS University, Singh presides over a formidable education services platform: 39 institutions, 185 academic programmes, and 45,000+ students spanning disciplines as diverse as Engineering, Medical and Dental Sciences, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Hospitality, Law, Education, and Business Management. What began as a modest family venture has evolved into a regional education powerhouse one that mirrors India’s own transformation from scarcity to scale.

The Philosophy of Purpose