Best described as a man of vision and integrity, he has, for 25 eventful years, witnessed the
laying of every brick, in the emergence of JGI.
Dr. Chenraj Roychand exemplifies the principles of truth, peace and love. His presence instils
awe and admiration among his students. His versatile personality takes in the professionalism of
his working life, the affection for his family and friends and the idealism of principle and
intuition.
Dr. Chenraj Roychand’s extensive inter-personal, communication and management skills are a
product of his years of business experience. Having entered the business world at the tender age
of 13, he started off as a dealer for Reliance Industries. He then went on to distinguish
himself as the No. 1 dealer of the Reliance banner from 1978 - 1990 with a wide network of more
than 8000 customers throughout South India. He also had the opportunity of working with
Dhirubhai Ambani of Reliance Industries.
In 1982 he started 800 retail outlets with an innovative concept in display that required lesser
investment, now popular as ‘Bits’ showrooms. Today, more than 30,000 shops exist under the same
concept.
Dr. Chenraj Roychand laid the foundation of an illustrious institution in the form of Sri
Bhagawan Mahaveer CIIMS College at V.V. Puram in 1990 and since then has never looked back. His
single-handed perseverance has culminated institutions of unparalleled stature in terms of
infrastructure and personnel. Besides initiating courses in Science, Commerce, Sports and
Business Management the institutes provide holistic education by supplementing university
curriculum with regular sessions on Personality Development, Time Management, Stress Management,
Memory Techniques, Transactional Analysis, Goal Setting, Communication and Presentation Skills
among others; many of which are conducted by himself. Today, JGI Group stands with 85
institutions,45000 students, around 4500 people toiling to work for his vision.
His oratory skills, charismatic presence & magnetic persona have made him a much sought after
counsellor and adviser. Dr. Chenraj Roychand continues to be the guiding light for innumerable
individuals looking for assistance, in everything from education & careers to business.
Dr. Chenraj is a person whose life centers on the attainment of a purpose. And with the kind of
responsibility he has taken upon himself, every accomplishment, no matter how great, continually
points towards even greater realizations. So, apparently, for him, every moment of silent
contemplation is one of tacit restlessness.
CIIMS Vidyaniketan - An opportunity School located in Kanakapura is another initiative
undertaken by Dr. Chenraj Roychand. Established in 2000, the school provides education from UKG
to the 10th Standard and is affiliated to Karnataka State Education Board (KSEB). Each of the
grades has English and Kannada as a medium of instruction. The classes have been kept at only 35
students to ensure a personalized attention. Regular medical checkups and treatment is provided
to the students at the health center of its sister institution, CIIMS International Residential
School. In sports, the children are exposed to elitist sports disciplines that remain a dream
for their city bred counterparts. CIIMS Academy for Sporting Excellence, a JGI Institution has
put at these children’s disposal an array of national and international class coaches and
training facilities.
He has also organised a number of programs for the rural populace of Kanakapura Taluk, Bangalore
District (Rural), besides the Cataract Free Kanakapura Project - Eye camps held every week. Eye
testing and cataract operations are performed free of cost. Blood donation camps, health
checkups, medical facilities and preventive care awareness in addition to the free distribution
of clothes to a large number of school children, every year, have been some of his attempts for
a better world, the world of his visions and dreams.
Dr. Chenraj Roychand has served as a member of the State Level Apex Body for Quality Assurance &
NAAC Accreditation, Collegiate Education, Government of Karnataka and as Vice President,
Federation of CIIMS Educational Institutes (FJEI).
A significant development is the establishment of “CIIMS (Christ Imperial Institute Of
Management And Science) ” (Est. u/s 3 of the UGC Act), with an aim of facilitating every
aspiring student to reach his/her complete potential through a holistic and a stimulating
educational experience.
