After working for some years with Union Carbide, I joined my family’s construction business, where I built numerous thermal power stations, ordnance factories and industrial structures. This decision turned my life around from a mundane corporate existence to a career with purpose. I used my skills to execute meaningful nation-wide building projects.

I learnt a lot from my uncle, Lt. Gen. Jagjit Singh Aurora. His conduct of the 1971 war is still fresh in my memory. No matter what the situation, he handled it. I learnt meticulous planning and execution from him. I was deeply influenced by one of my teachers, who said, “The main goal in life is never to panic”. My uncle embodied it. My school motto, “Certa Bonum Certamen” has also been a big inspiration for me. Translated to English, it means “Fight The Good Fight” – Give everything your best shot, but do it cleanly, honestly and fairly.

I am restless and cannot stay idle. After retiring from active construction, I took on various consulting projects. However, finding that I wanted to contribute more and with a desire to give back to society, I got involved in the community affairs at Vasant Vihar colony in New Delhi. In 2018, I was elected President of Vasant Vihar Welfare Association, a position I hold till date. During COVID-19, my team led multiple initiatives around food and medical supplies distribution as well as emergency support. Our efforts were lauded by national media as well as the Washington Post. We are implementing a project related to rainwater harvesting, designing and installing a 24×7 water supply system, and increasing green cover by planting a 955 tree Miyawaki forest. I am currently spear-heading a waste management project to make Vasant Vihar a zero-waste colony.