Aditya Jha
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Aditya Jha CM is a Nepalese Canadian[1] entrepreneur and alleged philanthropist. He also runs several philanthropic initiatives through his Private Charitable Foundation (POA Educational Foundation).[2]
Early life
Aditya Jha was born to a Nepalese father[3][4]
Career and business interests
He started his career in India and then subsequently worked in Singapore, Australia and South East Asian countries.[5] He migrated to Canada in late 1994 and joined Bell Canada, later becoming a General Manager. Aditya acquired Allan Candy/Cadbury Adams Canada in or around 2008[6]
dgMarket International Inc - International Tenders & E-Procurement
In January 2017, Jha acquired dgMarket International Inc from Development Gateway. dgMarket is the oldest and one of the largest portal for tenders and consulting opportunities worldwide, with solicitations from national governments and international donor agencies.[7] It was created in 2001, as a part of Development Gateway (DG) at the initiative of the World Bank in an effort to enhancing the reach, transparency, and effectiveness of International procurement in economic improvement round the arena.[8] dgMarket integrates about 1 million procurement notices per year, covering about $1 trillion tender opportunities.[9]
Philanthropic interests
Educational projects in Canada
Mr. Jha provided three scholarships at Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) from 2007-2012[10] and has an endowment at Trent University co-sponsored by the provincial government’s Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS) program. [11]
Projects promoting entrepreneurship in Canada
Jha was the brains behind a pilot project named Project Beyshick initiative in 2005[12][13] and 2009[14]
Philanthropic work in Nepal
Mr. Jha distributed 15 laptops to Ani Choying & Nun's Welfare Foundation in 2008.[15][16]
Philanthropic work in India
In the past, Jha has chaired the India AIDS Campaign, within UNICEF Canada's Unite For Children, Unite Against Aids campaign.[17]
Public affairs interests
From November 16–18, 2009 he accompanied Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to India as one of the seven members of his Canadian delegation.[18]
Awards, recognition and appointments
On December 30, 2012, Aditya was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada by Governor General David Johnston. His citation read, "for his achievements in business and for his commitment to promoting education and entrepreneurial opportunities for Aboriginal and disadvantaged youth".[19]
Awards and honours
- South Asian Philanthropist of the Year 2011, Mid-Week[20]
Appointments
- Board Member, First Nations Financial Management Board (FNFMB), Government of Canada[21]
- Chair (Former), India HIV/AIDS Campaign, UNICEF Canada[17]
- Board member (former), Brainhunter Inc. (TSX: BH)[22]
References
- ↑ "Aditya Jha Ancestors and birth place in his own words". YouTube.
- ↑ POA Educational Foundation Archived June 16, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Aditya Jha Ancestors and birth place in his own words". YouTube.
- ↑ "Y-File". www.yorku.ca. Archived from the original on 2007-08-28. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ↑ "TheStar.com | DesiLife | Toronto philanthropist Aditya Jha talks of charity". The Star. March 5, 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-03-05. Retrieved 2025-08-23. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ What it takes to succeed in business Archived May 11, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Aditya Jha Official Linkedin". Aditya Jha LInkedin.
- ↑ "UN Worldbank Summary on dgMarket" (PDF). Development Gateway. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-02-17. Retrieved 2017-05-15. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "dgMarket Now Tracking Almost $1 Trillion in Government Procurements for 500,000 Users". Development Gateway. Archived from the original on 2017-11-08. Retrieved 2017-05-15. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Ryerson University - Various awards and scholarships named after Aditya Jha
- ↑ Donor Creates New Opportunities for Aboriginal Students at Trent University Archived August 19, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ eKantipur (January 16, 2010). "e-Infrastructure pilot project launched in Nepali schools". Kantipur Daily. Retrieved 2009-04-08.
- ↑ Laptop Donation Made to ATS Archived May 8, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Northern Ont. aboriginals 'job shadowing' CEOs
- ↑ eKantipur (January 16, 2010). "e-Infrastructure pilot project launched in Nepali schools". Kantipur Daily. Retrieved 2009-04-08.
- ↑ Laptop Donation Made to ATS Archived May 8, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 "UNICEF Canada India AIDS Campaign". UNICEF Canada. March 17, 2007. Archived from the original on April 18, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-08. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Canada.com - Conservative MPs and Canadian business leaders join Harper for India trip Archived November 19, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Appointments to the Order of Canada". The Governor General of Canada. 20 September 2017.
- ↑ 3rd Annual Midweek Southasian Awards Archived August 21, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Office of the Honourable Chuck Strahl (November 2, 2007). "Board Member Appointed to First Nations Financial Management Board". Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. Archived from the original on August 18, 2009. Retrieved 2009-04-08. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Business Week (2009-07-25). "Board members for Brainhunter". Business Week. Archived from the original on August 20, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-25. Unknown parameter
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Sources
External links
- https://www.thestar.com/news/2007/06/15/pm_plans_for_ties_that_bind.html PM plans for ties that bind
