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| name =Parimal Dhirajlal Nathwani
| image =Shri Parimal Nathwaniji.jpg
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1956|02|01|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Mumbai|Bombay]], [[Bombay State]], [[India]]
| residence = [[Delhi]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/rajyasabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=2081|title=Detailed Profile - Shri Parimal Nathwani - Members of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) - Who's Who - Government: National Portal of India|work=india.gov.in|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref>
| office1 = [[Member of Parliament]] , [[Rajya Sabha]]
| term_start1 = 22 June 2020
| constituency1 = [[Andhra Pradesh]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/news/india/parimal-nathwani-among-four-elected-to-rajya-sabha-from-andhra-pradesh-on-ysr-congress-tickets/articleshow/76476874.cms | title=Parimal Nathwani among four elected to Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh on YSR Congress tickets | publisher=Mumbai Mirror | work=P Pavan | date=20 June 2020 | accessdate=20 June 2020}}</ref>
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| constituency2 = [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| term_start2 = March 2008
| term_end2 = March 2020
| party = [[YSR Congress Party]]
| nationality = [[India]]n
| religion = Hindu
| children = Dhanraj Nathwani (son) <br/> Karan Nathwani (son)
| parents = Dhirajlal Nathwani (Father)<br>Pushpaben Nathwani(Mother)
| spouse = Varsha Nathwani
| occupation = Trader and Industrialist
| publication = [[Jharkhand]] : Meri Karmabhoomi (A book in Hindi)
| website = {{url|http://www.parimalnathwani.com/}}
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'''Parimal Dhirajlal Nathwani''' (born 1 February 1956) is an Indian politician and industrialist. He was elected to the [[Rajya Sabha]], upper house of the [[Parliament of India]] from [[Andhra Pradesh]] in the [[Rajya Sabha|2020 Rajyasabha elections]] for the third time earlier he was elected twice from [[Jharkhand]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://ahmedabadmirror.indiatimes.com/ahmedabad/others/nathwani-elected-to-rs-for-third-time/articleshow/76474352.cms | title=Nathwani elected to RS for third time | publisher=Ahmedabad Mirror | date=20 June 2020 | accessdate=20 June 2020}}</ref>
He was an entrepreneur and a trader until the mid-1990s. He joined [[Reliance Group]] in 1997.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/Research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=106680388&privcapId=878373|title=Sharing sorrow|work=Bloomberg|accessdate=11 April 2016}}</ref> As of 2016, he was the Group President of Corporate Affairs at Reliance Industries Ltd., a part of the headed by [[Mukesh Ambani]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/Research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=106680388&privcapId=878373|title=Bloomberg|accessdate=11 April 2016}}</ref> Nathwani closely worked with [[Dhirubhai Ambani]] and now has been working with RIL CMD [[Mukesh Ambani]].He is a key member in the core leadership at RIL.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-01-24/news/36527036_1_jamnagar-refinery-reliance-foundation-nita-ambani/2|title=Meet the people who run Reliance Industries|work=economictimes-indiatimes|accessdate=11 April 2016}}</ref> Nathwani helped Dhirubhai Ambani in realizing his dream.{{clarify|reason=What dream? This is vague.|date=December 2018}} He played a pivotal role in land acquisition and setting up the biggest grassroots crude oil refinery on the western coast near [[Jamnagar]] in [[Gujarat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vselindia.com/management.html|title=Vadodara Stock Exchange Management|work=Vadodara Stock Exchange|accessdate=11 April 2016}}</ref>

Nathwani became the face of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) in [[Gujarat]] and other parts of the country. He spearheaded several of the group's projects including land acquisition for the [[Jamnagar]] refinery and building infrastructure to roll out 4-G broadband in 22 [[Administrative divisions of India#Sub-district|circles]] of the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://doodlevoodle.com/introduction-to-parimal-nathwani-member-of-parliament/|work=Doodlevoodle|title= Introduction to Parimal Nathwani Member of Parliament|accessdate=11 April 2016}}</ref> {{clarify|reason=Source is vague.|date=February 2020}}

==Biography==
Parimal D. Nathwani serves as Group President of Corporate Affairs at Reliance Industries Ltd.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=106680388&privcapId=878373|title=Board Members-Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL:Natl India)|work=Bloomberg.com|accessdate=11 April 2015}}</ref> Nathwani is also the Vice President of the [[Gujarat Cricket Association]]. He serves as Director of [[Gujarat]] Petcoke and Petroproducts P. Ltd.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://companydata.in/gujarat-petcoke-and-petroproducts-supply-private-limited/825854.py|title=GUJARAT PETCOKE AND PETROPRODUCTS SUPPLY PRIVATE LIMITED|work=Companydata.in|accessdate=11 April 2016}}
</ref> and Shri Dwarkadheesh Salt Works Pvt. Ltd.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/SHREE-DWARKADHEESH-SALT-WORKS-PRIVATE-LIMITED/U27209GJ1995PTC027751|title=SHREE DWARKADHEESH SALT WORKS PRIVATE LIMITED|work=zaubacorp.com|accessdate=4 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indidata.in/1440827-shree-dwarkadheesh-salt-works-private-limited/|title=SHREE DWARKADHEESH SALT WORKS PRIVATE LIMITED|work=indidata.com|accessdate=4 April 2016}}</ref> He served as the Chairman of the Board of Vadodara Stock Exchange Limited from 30 September 2011 to 15 September 2012 and its Director from February 2008 to 15 September 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vselindia.com/management.html|title=Vadodara Stock Exchange Management|work=Vadodara Stock Exchange|accessdate=11 April 2016}}</ref> He steered his life as a business man and an entrepreneur till mid nineties. He joined Reliance group in 1997. He spearheaded several prestigious projects of the group from grass-root level since then. Nathwani holds key positions in various prestigious institutions viz. Reliance Rural Development Trust (RRDT)-Chairman, Dwarkadheesh Devasthan Samiti (DOS)- Vice-Chairman (appointed by Govt. of [[Gujarat]]), Nathdwara Temple Board- Member (appointed by Govt. of Rajasthan), National Safety Council, [[Gujarat]] Chapter- Ex-Chairman, and Organization of Business, Commerce and Industries (OBCI)- President.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vselindia.com/management.html|title=Vadodara Stock Exchange Management|work=Vadodara Stock Exchange|accessdate=11 April 2016}}</ref> He also remained Director, Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board formed to improve and enhance facilities at all important Temples of [[Gujarat]]. He is also an Executive Member of Lions Club<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/nathwani-seeks-measures-to-protect-gir-lions-frm-train-mishaps-115031800593_1.html|title=Nathwani seeks measures to protect Gir lions from train mishaps|author=Press Trust of India|date=18 March 2015|work=business-standard.com|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref> of [[Jamnagar]]; Member of Rotary Club of [[Jamnagar]], [[Jamnagar]] Chamber of Commerce and Industries and Executive Committee of [[Gujarat]] Chamber of Commerce and Industries. Nathwani accolades include a coveted Award for Social Service from the then Governor of Gujarat Shri R.K. Trivedi. Nathwani's elected to [[Rajya Sabha]] as an independent candidate from the state of [[Jharkhand]]. He holds Professional Doctorate in Management from National Institute of Management, Mumbai. He pursued his graduation from Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/people/person.asp?personId=106680388&ticker=878373|title=Board Members-Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL:Natl India)|work=Bloomberg.com|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref>

==Journey With Reliance==
A meeting with [[Dhirubhai Ambani]] and [[Mukesh Ambani]] in 1995 changed his life. The father of India's capital markets took Nathwani under his wings at a time when Reliance was planning the world's largest single location greenfield refinery at Moti Khavdi near [[Jamnagar]].
Nathwani helped in realizing Dhirubhai's dream, literally. He played a pivotal role in removing hurdles in land acquisition and facilitated setting up of the refinery. That was the turning point of his life.
The task was herculean. But, Nathwani worked round the clock in rural areas of [[Jamnagar]], dealing with farmers, developing personal rapport with each of them to help Reliance acquire 10,000 acres land. The most important thing was that the land was acquired with consent of all the farmers. Having tested his potential in [[Jamnagar]], Reliance bosses relocated Nathwani at Ahmedabad and entrusted bigger responsibilities and assignment to operate on a bigger canvas in 1997. And, he did not let the company down.
In no time, Nathwani became the face of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) in [[Gujarat]] and elsewhere. He spearheaded several prestigious projects of the group.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/slideshows/corporate-industry/meet-the-people-who-run-reliance-industries/slideshow/18162820.cms|title=Meet the people who run Reliance Industries|date=24 January 2013|work=Economic Times|accessdate=13 May 2018}}</ref> Be it land acquisition for the [[Jamnagar]] refinery, setting up of petroleum retail outlets and even establishing [[Jamnagar]] Special Economic Zone, Nathwani was always at the centre of all important business activities of the company. He also contributed to cross country gas transportation pipeline network, played a key role in executing telecom network for erstwhile Reliance Infocomm in a record time and helped setting up of consumer retail chain for the group. Now since the RIL is poised to roll out 4-G broadband network in 22 circles of the country, he is once again on the steering wheel to lead the project on the fast track.
All this while he remained in charge of the company's Corporate Affairs and industrial relations of the Group's establishments in [[Gujarat]], [[Delhi]] and Madhya Pradesh. He is a key member of RIL's top management.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://doodlevoodle.com/journey-of-parimal-nathwani-with-relaince-industries-limited/|work=Doodlevoodle|title= Journey of Parimal Nathwani with Reliance Industries Limited|accessdate=11 April 2016}}</ref>

==Political career==
In March 2008, Nathwani entered into the RajyaSabha as an independent candidate from [[Jharkhand]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nocorruption.in/mps/parimal-nathwani/|title=Parimal Nathwani|work=nocorruption.in|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref> He got re-elected as [[Rajya Sabha]] member from the tribal state in March 2014.Again he is going to be elected as Member of Rajya Sabha from the state of [[Andhra Pradesh]] in April 2020 for that he joined [[YSR Congress Party]] on 11 March 2020 in the presence of [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]] [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]] and President of [[YSR Congress Party]].

==Role as Gujarat Cricket Association Vice-President==
Nathwani has been the Vice President of Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) since early 2010. GCA is rebuilding the Motera stadium at Ahmedabad and plans to make it a Melbourne type world class stadium.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/sardar-patel-stadium-to-get-a-mcg-like-makeover/1/471875.html|work=indiatoday|title=Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera to get a MCG-like makeover|accessdate=13 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/sport/report-motera-likely-to-be-world-s-biggest-cricket-stadium-amit-shah-2021728|work=dnaindia|title=Motera likely to be world's biggest cricket stadium: Amit Shah|date=26 September 2014|accessdate=13 April 2016}}</ref> The previously built Motera stadium is demolished and erased.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espncricinfo.com/india/content/story/919559.html|work=espncricinfo|title=Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera to be demolished|accessdate=13 April 2016}}</ref> Nathwani also provided umbrella to cricketers of Gujarat like [[Parthiv Patel]], [[Yusuf Pathan]], [[Irfan Pathan]], [[Ravindra Jadeja]] etc. and motivated them so that they focused on their game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/cricket/Let-me-learn-bowling-first-Irfan/articleshow/632550.cms|work=timesofindia|title=Let me learn bowling first: Irfan|accessdate=13 April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/entertainment/movies/tamil/boxoffice/fullstory.php?id=13507751|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160423144244/http://www.sify.com/entertainment/movies/tamil/boxoffice/fullstory.php?id=13507751|url-status=dead|archive-date=23 April 2016|work=sify|title=Parthiv gets a Reliance job|accessdate=13 April 2016}}</ref> Nathwani has helped sportsmen of Jharkhand by providing them incentives during 34th National Games at Ranchi,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deshgujarat.com/2011/02/27/jharkhand-gujarat-national-games-and-nathwani-check-this/|work=deshgujarat|title=Jharkhand, Gujarat, National Games and Nathwani, check this!|accessdate=13 April 2016}}</ref> providing cricket equipment to local sports club, constructing stadiums in villages etc.

==Role as Dwarkadheesh Devasthan Samiti Ex-Vice Chairman==
A setback in stock market in early 90s drew Nathwani to [[Lord Krishna]] or Dwarkadheesh. Previously, He has served as Vice Chairman of Dwarkadheesh Devasthan Samiti.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dwarkadhish.org/devasthan-samiti/members-of-the-committee/|work=dwarkadhish.org|title=Members of the Committee|accessdate=13 April 2016}}</ref> He is also a member in [[Nathdwara]] Temple Board.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nathdwaratemple.org/Management/BoardMemberInfo.aspx|work=nathdwaratemple.org|title=Management :: Board Members|accessdate=13 April 2016}}</ref> He has been instrumental in development of [[Dwarka]] as an important destination for pilgrimage tourism. Renovation of Gomatighat, Dhirubhai Ambani Marg, Dwarka Parisar development, Kokila Dhiraj Dham, traffic circle and a road, floral decoration and illumination of Dwarkadheesh temple during festivals like Janmashtami etc. have much of the credit to Nathwani and Reliance Industries. [[Sudama Setu]], a cable-staid bridge to cross Gomati river is the latest addition in Dwarka.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/construction-of-sudama-setu-completed-in-gujarat/articleshow/51209137.cms|work=dwarkadhish.org|title=Construction of 'Sudama Setu' completed in Gujarat|accessdate=13 April 2016}}</ref> Development of Dwarka of late has much to do with joint efforts of Government of Gujarat and Reliance Industries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/infrastructure/construction-of-sudama-setu-completed-in-gujarat/articleshow/51209137.cms|work=dwarkadhish.org|title=Construction of 'Sudama Setu' completed in Gujarat|accessdate=13 April 2016}}</ref>

==Positions held==
* Member of Parliament ([[Rajya Sabha]]) from [[Jharkhand]]
* Group President (Corporate Affairs and Projects), Reliance Industries Limited (RIL)
* Chairman, Reliance Rural Development Trust (RRDT) view more »
* Member - Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law & Justice
* Member - Standing Committee on Railways<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/plea-to-set-up-railway-tariff-regulatory-commission/article7003835.ece|title=Plea to set up railway tariff regulatory commission|author=Our Bureau|work=The Hindu Business Line|accessdate=5 August 2015}}</ref>
* Member - Consultative Committee, Ministry of Civil Aviation
* Member - Select Committee on Payment & Settlement (Amendment) Bill
* Permanent Special Invitee - Consultative Committee, Ministry of External Affairs
* Member, Multi-sectoral Development Program Committee (MsDP), [[Jharkhand]]
* Member - Hindi Salahkar Samiti, Economic Affairs Division and Financial Services Division, Ministry of Finance
* Trustee in the Board of Governor's Social Welfare Fund ([[Gujarat]])
* Vice President, [[Gujarat Cricket Association]]
* Ex-Vice Chairman, Dwarka Devasthan Samiti<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dwarkadhish.org/devasthan-samiti/members-of-the-committee/|work=dwarkadhish.org|title=Members of the Committee|accessdate=13 April 2016}}</ref>
* Member, [[Nathdwara]] Temple Board
* Chancellor, Shree Bruhad Gujarat Sanskrut Parishad
* Member, [[Gujarat Ayurved University]] Development Board
* Director, Gujarat Petcoke and Petro-products Supply Pvt. Ltd.
* President, Gujarat Industries Navratri Festival Society (GINFS)
* Ex-chairman, [[Vadodara Stock Exchange]]<ref>http://www.parimalnathwani.com/life.html</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/parimal-nathwani Parliamentary profile] at India.gov.in
*[http://www.parimalnathwani.com/ OfficiaL Website]

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