Pravin Chandan – A Sangam of Success, Faith and Compassion
Pt. Suresh Mishra, President, Bharat Gaurav Award, confers the award to Mr. Pravin Chandan at British Parliament, with MP Virendra Sharma and ex-Mayor Sunil Chopra
With over two decades of experience in marketing and enterprise building, Shri Chandan has played a pivotal mentoring role in the success of businesses. He has been instrumental in guiding MI Lifestyle, which has emerged as one of India's top five direct selling companies, empowering over one million individuals with livelihood opportunities. In his capacity as a mentor and strategic advisor, he has also enabled the growth of other ventures spanning NBFC services, insurance broking, ayurvedic healthcare, construction, and beverage manufacturing – all contributing to employment generation and economic empowerment across India.
Mr. Pravin Chandan along with his wife Mrs.Suseela Chandan, Daughter Ms.Disha Chandan, Son Mr.Nikhil Chandan and his wife Mrs.Himanshi Chandan
'Marketing and innovation are the two key drivers of business growth,' says Mr. Chandan, who now mentors aspiring marketers and entrepreneurs across the country through nationwide training programs and consulting initiatives. Mr. Chandan's philanthropic contributions are equally far-reaching. Through Pehchaan Charitable Trust, he has:
Sponsored the education of 15,000+ students
Provided hundreds of scholarships annually
Supported more than 1,100 patients and attendees weekly with free meals at government hospitals
Donated over Rs. 1.5 crore to various state governments during the COVID-19 crisis
Sponsored 800+ oxygen concentrators, 1,000 hospital beds, and 25,000+ PPE kits and N95 masks
Distributed food to 1,00,000+ people nationwide
He also built a multi-specialty hospital in Chennai in memory of his mother and equipped the dental wing of Shree Parshvanath Jain Hospital in Beawar, Rajasthan.
A devout follower of Jain philosophy, Mr. Chandan has funded the construction and renovation of Jain temples and Upashrays across India, including Chennai, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Palitana. He was the principal sponsor of the Chaturmas Upayan at Kesarwadi Jain Temple in Chennai, hosting 450+ Jain monks for over three months.
He has distributed 25,000+ books on Jain teachings and actively supports spiritual camps for youth across India.
The Bharat Gaurav Award ceremony was presided over by Navendu Mishra, Member of Parliament, UK. Guests of Honour included:
Virendra Sharma , five-time MP, UK
Baroness Sandip Verma , House of Lords
Lord Rami Ranger , House of Lords
Rakesh K. Shukla , Maha Kumbh Advisor, Ministry of External Affairs, India
Annu Kapoor , Eminent Film Actor
Sunil Chopra, Former Mayor, London Borough of Southwark
Receiving the award, Shri. Pravin Chandan said, 'This award is not just a personal honour, but a reflection of collective effort and shared purpose – to uplift lives, empower communities, and serve society through business, faith and compassion.'
His appointment as trustee in several prestigious Jain trusts across India – including Kesarwadi Jain Trust, Palitana Jain Trust, and Kilpauk Jain Sangh Trust – further reflects his standing as a community leader.
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