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Jayshree Periwal International School
Mahapura
Jhanyee Village
Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302029
India

Ambassador Ajay Bisaria

Diplomat

From serving as an internal affairs specialist in Moscow during the dissolution of the Soviet Union to shaping India’s “Connect Central Asia” strategy, Ambassador Ajay Bisaria has been at the helm of Indian diplomacy for over three decades. As Private Secretary to Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, he has been at the heart of shaping India’s foreign policy, economic strategy, and defense initiatives. Whether bridging borders in Berlin, representing India at the World Bank, or deepening cultural ties in Poland, he’s been there, done that—and done it with finesse.

Ayesha Singh

Interdisciplinary Artist

Ayesha Singh is an interdisciplinary artist who examines built architecture as spaces that embed power dynamics, expose the intricate politics inherent in nation-building exercises, migration, displacement, and functions as a location of identity—embodying aspiration, desire, and belief. Her research is experienced through participatory performances with poetry, kinetic sculptures, sculptural line-drawings, public installations of scaffold and images that are created with community involvement, video, sculpture, and often graphite drawings on paper. Ms. Singh, co-founded Art Chain India, driven by the potential for localized assistances and commonalities to create global solidarities within artist communities. It is a movement that seeks to exist beyond the uncertainties of today, to cultivate a politics of autonomy and collaboration, and to decenter conversation, economy, and resources.

Dr. Rajesh Bhojwani

Surgical Gastroenterologist

As a pioneer Surgical Gastroenterologist of the state and one of the leading advanced laparoscopic surgeons in India, Rajesh Bhojwani has transformed the landscape of minimal access surgery for cancers and complex diseases in central and northern India. With a career spanning over 30,000 surgeries, he has trained hundreds of surgeons in India and abroad through more than 400 lectures and live operative demonstrations, showcasing his deep academic insight and unparalleled expertise. This has earned him the status of a revered surgeon of international repute at a remarkably young age.

Meghna Puri

Entrepreneur

As the President of Whistling Woods International (WWI), Meghna Ghai Puri has transformed the institution from a top-tier film school to a global hub for media, entertainment, and creative arts. Under her leadership, WWI is empowering the next generation of filmmakers, storytellers, and innovators to revolutionize entertainment consumption. With a focus on immersive learning experiences and global industry partnerships, Ms. Puri is shaping a new era of education in the arts industry.

Ovais Sarmad

Diplomat, Climate Change Activist

From driving climate action at the UNFCCC to pioneering reforms at the IOM, Mr. Ovais Sarmad has spent his career shaping a sustainable future for ages to come. As Deputy Executive Secretary of UNFCCC, he played a key role in advancing the Paris Agreement and establishing the Loss & Damage Fund at COP27. As a Chartered Management Accountant and seasoned diplomat, he has led transformational initiatives in multilateralism, climate diplomacy, and migration policy. Now as Vice Chair of the GHG Protocol Steering Committee, he continues to mentor leaders and inspire global change.