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Vikramjit Sahney: On Sun Foundation, Punjab, Politics , Social Work & WPO | The Journey with Simarpreet Singh | Podcast Season 1 Episode 34
Welcome to Episode #34 of: The Journey Podcast with Simarpreet Singh (TJWS).Today's episode features PADMA SHRI VIKRAMJIT SINGH SAHNEY, an Entrepreneur, Social Activist, Founder-WPO, & Member of Parliament- Rajya Sabha.Vikramjit Singh Sahney is a prominent Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist, best known for his leadership in various business and social initiatives. He is the founder and chairman of the Sun Group, a conglomerate with diverse interests spanning textiles, logistics, and education. He is also the driving force behind the Sun Foundation, an organization committed to social welfare and community development.He served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha where he contributed to various legislative initiatives aimed at enhancing socio-economic conditions. He is the International President of the World Punjabi Organization, which aims at fostering social, economic and cultural bondage and is functional in 22 countries.Join us in this episode where Vikramjit ji talks about his early life, education, losing family in 1984 riots, his entrepreneurial journey with Sun Group and Sun Foundation, social initiatives, life as an MP in Rajya Sabha, how Govt Machinery works, issues in Punjab, founding WPO, cultural heritage & much more. Stay tuned and watch the full episode. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro2:25 Early Life & Education10:40 The 1984 Riots & Genocide16:30 Bureaucracy Jobs in 80s & 90s20:18 Contributions during Covid-19 Phase22:20 Entrepreneurial Journey - Sun Group26:10 Social Work by Sun Foundation31:35 Why are People Unemployed in India?38:08 What is wrong with our Education System?43:13 The Solution to Human Trafficking 47:24 Drugs Problem in Punjab 53:15 Major Focus Areas of Rajya Sabha Today56:11 Why joined Rajya Sabha?1:00:06 How Problems are Solved in Rajya Sabha Sessions1:05:12 How was WPO (World Punjabi Organization) founded?1:10:15 What Happens in a Rajya Sabha Session?1:14:38 Rapid Fire & OutroSUBSCRIBE, LIKE & COMMENT to engage in an interesting journey.@simarpreethsinghReach me atInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/simarpreeths/Twitter handle : https://twitter.com/simarpreethsLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/simarpreethsingh/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/simarpreet.singh07Keep following my channel for more such updates. About the Podcast "The Journey with Simarpreet Singh" is a talk show where we discuss life, family, emotions, childhood, success, failure, and more. That’s the thing with this podcast - it’s for everybody. All the episodes and the guests that we have recorded - our intent is to talk about their journey, get to know every aspect of these inspiring people and in the process, if anyone of you get inspired, or pick something from someone’s life, our work is done. ____#thejourneypodcastwithsimarpreetsingh #thejourneypodcast #podcast #TJWS #SimarpreetSingh #Hartek #VikramjitSinghSahney #1984 #sungroup #entrepreneur #socialwork #socialactivist #memberofparliment #rajyasabha #politics #drugs #punjab #punjabissues #socialwork #sunfoundation #WPO #worldpunjabiorganisation #entrepreneurship #business #inspiration #motivation
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By Simarpreet SinghWelcome to Episode #34 of: The Journey Podcast with Simarpreet Singh (TJWS).Today's episode features PADMA SHRI VIKRAMJIT SINGH SAHNEY, an Entrepreneur, Social Activist, Founder-WPO, & Member of Parliament- Rajya Sabha.Vikramjit Singh Sahney is a prominent Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist, best known for his leadership in various business and social initiatives. He is the founder and chairman of the Sun Group, a conglomerate with diverse interests spanning textiles, logistics, and education. He is also the driving force behind the Sun Foundation, an organization committed to social welfare and community development.He served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha where he contributed to various legislative initiatives aimed at enhancing socio-economic conditions. He is the International President of the World Punjabi Organization, which aims at fostering social, economic and cultural bondage and is functional in 22 countries.Join us in this episode where Vikramjit ji talks about his early life, education, losing family in 1984 riots, his entrepreneurial journey with Sun Group and Sun Foundation, social initiatives, life as an MP in Rajya Sabha, how Govt Machinery works, issues in Punjab, founding WPO, cultural heritage & much more. Stay tuned and watch the full episode. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro2:25 Early Life & Education10:40 The 1984 Riots & Genocide16:30 Bureaucracy Jobs in 80s & 90s20:18 Contributions during Covid-19 Phase22:20 Entrepreneurial Journey - Sun Group26:10 Social Work by Sun Foundation31:35 Why are People Unemployed in India?38:08 What is wrong with our Education System?43:13 The Solution to Human Trafficking 47:24 Drugs Problem in Punjab 53:15 Major Focus Areas of Rajya Sabha Today56:11 Why joined Rajya Sabha?1:00:06 How Problems are Solved in Rajya Sabha Sessions1:05:12 How was WPO (World Punjabi Organization) founded?1:10:15 What Happens in a Rajya Sabha Session?1:14:38 Rapid Fire & OutroSUBSCRIBE, LIKE & COMMENT to engage in an interesting journey.@simarpreethsinghReach me atInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/simarpreeths/Twitter handle : https://twitter.com/simarpreethsLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/simarpreethsingh/Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/simarpreet.singh07Keep following my channel for more such updates. About the Podcast "The Journey with Simarpreet Singh" is a talk show where we discuss life, family, emotions, childhood, success, failure, and more. That’s the thing with this podcast - it’s for everybody. All the episodes and the guests that we have recorded - our intent is to talk about their journey, get to know every aspect of these inspiring people and in the process, if anyone of you get inspired, or pick something from someone’s life, our work is done. ____#thejourneypodcastwithsimarpreetsingh #thejourneypodcast #podcast #TJWS #SimarpreetSingh #Hartek #VikramjitSinghSahney #1984 #sungroup #entrepreneur #socialwork #socialactivist #memberofparliment #rajyasabha #politics #drugs #punjab #punjabissues #socialwork #sunfoundation #WPO #worldpunjabiorganisation #entrepreneurship #business #inspiration #motivation