Dr. Davish Jain

Chairman, PEF

Dr. Davish Jain

Chairman

Chairman's Profile

Dr. Davish Jain is acknowledged as a “Living Legend” in India’s oilseeds sector and a pillar of the Indian Agriculture Industry. He is a source of strength and support to all the players in the agro supply chain. Dr. Jain, President of the Prestige Group of Industries, is a dynamic and forward-looking industrialist who has inherited the vision and foresight of his illustrious father, Dr. N. N. Jain (Padma Shri Awardee).

In his professional career spanning over 46 years, Dr. Jain has created a distinct niche for himself in worldwide agribusiness. He is regarded as one of the most knowledgeable agricultural business experts, having extensive contacts with key global players. He earned his M.Phil. Degree & Ph.D. in 2009-2010 from the Open International University for Complementary Medicine in affiliation with Zoroastrian College in the special consultative status of UNESCO. He was later conferred with a D.Sc. (Honorius Causa) in 2013 and then with a D. Litt. (Honorius Causa) in 2018 to acknowledge his outstanding contribution in the fields of Industry, Education & Philanthropy. 

Dr. Jain has been honoured with the title Chairman of the Year 2023- Education during leaders awards 2023 with Partners ET Now Swadesh, The CEO Magazine, The CIO Today and with the title Visionary Educationist of Central India by News 18 MPCG, the award was conferred to him by Minister of Higher Education of Madhya Pradesh Hon’ble. Dr. Mohan Yadav in July 2023. He was also conferred with Jain Ratna Award in June 2023. He is recipient of An Iconic Educationist and Agri Business Leader of India 2023 Award by ICCI, Integrated Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Besides this he was felicitated with the Prestigious National Award Atal Shastra Markenomy – Doyen of the Industry and Economy for his Yeomen Contribution to the Agronomy, Soya Industry and Education sector in Nov 2022. Dr. Jain has been conferred with various national and international awards for his distinguished contributions in the fields of agribusiness, industry and education. He has received National Award for Achievers in Summit India on 26th August 2022, on April 25, 2022, he was conferred with the coveted “Madhya Pradesh Ratna Pratibha Alankaran” award by His Excellency Mangubhai Patel, Governor of M.P. Conferred with Outstanding Educationist Award and a Special Speaker Award for the year 2021-2023 at CSW65, CSW66 and CSW67 event at UN by the Russian Centre for Science and Culture in Mumbai. Among other prominent awards that have been conferred upon him include the Globoil 2021 award, ICON of Madhya Pradesh Award in 2019 by Former Chief Minister of M.P., World’s Greatest Brands and Leaders Award in the Year 2017 by India and UAE Business Social Forum in Dubai, and World’s Greatest Leader award by United Research Services International URS Asia One in 2017. Recipient of Asia’s Greatest CSR Leader Award, 2016 by united Research Services International URS Asia one at Singapore. He earned the title of “Man with a Vision and Mission” by a leading journal, “Oils & Fats Industry in South Asia”, in the year 2002. 

Dr. Jain was a deserving recipient of a US Government scholarship in 1999 to peruse a specialization in Strategies for Success: Processing and Utilizing Soybean for Global Markets, at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champagne. Dr. Davish Jain possesses an adept knowledge of the Agro sector. This is why he has been invited as a speaker at Globoil International in India, Global Feed Summit at Bali-Indonesia, Palm Oil Trade International at Kuala Lumpur-Malaysia, International Feed Conference at Hanoi-Vietnam, Global Soya & Oilseed Summit at Minneapolis-USA, Spring Conference on China Feed Market at Guangzhou-China and Global Grain Conference being organized at Singapore and Dubai. Represented in Trade and Investment Promotion delegation from M.P. to Uruguay and Argentina led by Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry. Besides this, he is a great thinker, an educationist, and a social motivator.

He has been a member of the Consultative Committee of the Food Corporation of India for the State of Madhya Pradesh, nominated by the Government of India, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. CEGR (Centre for Education Growth and Research), Managing Committee Members elected new core committee members for the Year 2023. They unanimously elected and greeted Dr. Davish Jain, Chairman, and Prestige Education Foundation as The National President, of coveted body CEGR New Delhi.

He was nominated as President of COOIT (Central Organization for Oil Industry & Trade) in 2008-09. Dr Jain is also currently holding the prestigious position of the Chairman, Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA). He has been unanimously nominated as Chairman of SOPA for 7 terms. He is also invited as Keynote Speaker/ Chair at numerous National & International Forums.

Dr. Jain has played an important role in the formation of the National Board of Trade (NBOT), the first-ever futures trading exchange in India for oilseeds and their derivatives. A great thinker, an educationist par excellence and a social motivator, Dr. Jain is also Chairman of the Prestige Education Foundation and Chancellor of Prestige University.

Under his dynamic leadership, the Prestige Group has set a benchmark in diverse business domains such as soya processing and edible oil refining; wheat milling; cattle feed milling; and LPG cylinder manufacturing. Under his able leadership, the Prestige Group of Industries has established itself as India’s leading export trading house, with a noteworthy presence in more than 40 countries.

Because of his visionary leadership, the Prestige Group of Institutions has emerged as one of the largest and most reputed education providers in Madhya Pradesh and Central India. Under the umbrella of the Prestige Education Foundation, the Prestige Group of Institutions is providing education to over 15,000 students (over 10,000 Students in professional education while about 5000 in other streams of education), from nursery to Ph.D. Prestige University is the latest academic journey of the Prestige Education Foundation. The Prestige University which has become operational from academic session 2022-23 will collaborate with the best-in-class Universities across the world to impart the most relevant knowledge.

Dr. Jain has also authored three books titled

‘Golden Insight – Enterprising Soybean’

‘Golden Insight – Enterprising Knowledge’ &

‘Golden Insight – Enterprising Life’

Message From The Chairman

Welcome to the portal of Prestige Education Foundation, an institution dedicated to fostering excellence in Management, Law, Economics & Commerce, IT, Engineering, Humanities and Media Studies. With immense pride and a profound sense of responsibility, I invite you to be a part of our journey towards Vision 2030.
At Prestige Education Foundation, we are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders and change-makers in the fields of Management, Law, Engineering and Humanities’ disciplines. Our mission is to empower young minds, guiding them on a transformative journey that not only imparts knowledge but also instills essential values.

Our core values of empathy, integrity, and perseverance serve as the bedrock upon which our students build their futures. We don’t merely aim for academic excellence; we strive to mould compassionate global citizens who make a positive impact on society.

In an ever-evolving global landscape, we are committed to providing a world- class education that equips our students to excel on the international stage. We are proud to announce our expanding presence nationwide, reaffirming our commitment to positioning our institutions on the global map.

Our pedagogical approach is carefully designed to encourage self-discovery, critical thinking, and proactive problem-solving. Through strategic partnerships with renowned international universities like the University of Illinois Chicago, University of California, Davis, Brandeis University, Boston, USA; IESEG School of Management, Paris/Lille France, and Loughborough University London, Oklahoma City University- Meinders School of Business, Oklahoma, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, USA; we ensure our students have access to a wealth of global knowledge.
In addition to academic excellence, we are committed to fostering skill development through experiential learning programs. By providing students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings, we empower them to develop practical skills such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving. These skill development programs complement our academic curriculum and prepare students for success in career.

Our pursuit of excellence rests on four strategic pillars:

Outcome-based learning: Our commitment to outcome-based learning ensures that students acquire relevant skills and knowledge aligned with industry needs. Through structured curriculum mapping, active learning pedagogies, and stakeholder engagement, we prepare students for success in the dynamic world of business.

Quality Teaching and Learning: We emphasize rigorous teacher training to ensure the highest quality of education.

Globally Relevant Curriculum: We deliver up-to-date and globally relevant knowledge. 

Resource Development: We embrace the latest technological advancements and provide essential financial support to our students.

Global Collaborations: We actively build bridges with prestigious international universities.
Together, let’s embark on this enriching journey, breaking new grounds and setting unparalleled standards with required outcomes in education.

Best Wishes Always!

Dr. Davish Jain
Chairman, Prestige Education Foundation, Indore