Jamna Lal Bajaj

Jamna Lal Bajaj (1889 – 1942) was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and one of the pioneers of India’s industrialization. He founded the Bajaj Group in 1926, which is amongst the top 10 business houses in India.

Jamnalalji was an active member of the Indian National Congress and held various positions. He actively took part in the freedom struggle and courted arrest on several occasions. Following the footsteps of Gandhiji, he initiated several steps for the uplift of Harijans, propagation of Hindi, spread of khadi and development of village industries.