About Me
Biography
Born in the era of independence (23rd July, 1947), Mr. Mahajan always remembered the teaching of his parents about universal brotherhood. He passed his B.E. (Electrical) from Bombay University securing a merit position. He continued to excel in his career obtaining distinction in Diploma in Operation Management and Diploma in Business Management from Bombay University. While he excelled at academics, Mr. Mahajan’s feet were firmly rooted with the social issues that dominated the community.
In 1973, he became a proud senior partner in Raj Industries, but he felt something missing. As he began to seek his purpose, he came across Rotary club, Mulund and became a member of the same. Joining the Rotary club took him one step further to discover the importance of living positively for others. With his dedication and compassion, he became the President of the Club (1982-83) and served RI as Dist. Governor (93-94) of Dist. 3140. He has been serving the club and the District since 1973 and has risen from an ordinary member to the coveted position of R.I. Director (2007-2009) and Trustee of The Rotary Foundation (2009-13) by commitment, compassion and consistency.
As life kept unfolding challenges, Mr. Mahajan accomplished it with humility. While serving others, he didn’t count on various success stories he had written.
- Zonal Coordinator- Membership Task Force, (1995-96 )and (1998-99)
- Member India National Polio Plus Committee (1996-2006)
- Zonal Coordinator-Avoidable Blindness Task Force, (2000-02.)
- Campaign Associate Rotary UNF private sector campaign (2001-02)Raised Rs. 1 crore for Polio Eradication programme.
- Member World Affair Committee-Asian (2003-05).
- Vice Chair Polio Summit in 2011 and 2014.
- Chairman of Rotary International’s Membership Development and Retention Committee, (2012-2013).
- Member of The Fund Development Committee of The Rotary Foundation, (2014-2017).
- Chairman, Rotary India’s National Covid Task Force, since 2020
- Member, International Covid-19 Task Force 2021-22
As a trustee, Represented Trustee Chair of The Rotary Foundation at various Rotary zone institutes world over. Elected as the Trustees of the Rotary Foundation when he was the serving director of Rotary International which is quite a rare fortune. Interviewed most of the Rotary leaders’ world over in person.
Published booklets such as Shooting straight, Face to Face, From where I Am and Psalms for Leadership.
Mr. Mahajan has a big contribution in eradication Polio from our country. He played a major role in bringing corporates in India to support the Rotary Foundation for Polio Eradication. He was instrumental in bringing Muslim religious leader to support Polio Eradication program in India and that made all the difference. His involvement in Polio Plus Program has been widespread. He has been working with the National Polio Plus Committee for about 10 years now. He has also served International Polio Plus Committee from 2009-2013. He realized that he is in the Rotary to handle the most important purpose of his life: Eradicate Polio and save the children of the world.A person becomes successful with the unconditional love from his family. He is a staunch devotee of Shree Shridi Saibaba. Mr. Mahajan is blessed with a loving wife, Nayantara, who supported him in all his commitments. Nayantara is a Past President of Inner Wheel Club of Mulund. His family has taught him that everyday holds a new sunshine. His children, Nikhil with Monica and Namrata with Nitin always inspire him about his role in Rotary and urge him to serve the community and value his presence as a Rotarian.He is blessed with three grand Children. Mr. Ashok Mahajan has been felicitated with Rotary Foundation’s highest awards namely Distinguished Service Award, Service above Self Award, Regional Service Award for a Polio free world , International Service Award for Polio free world and Polio Plus Pioneer Award.
Invited by Amritsar Chapter of the( FICCI LADIES ORGANISATION) , women wing of the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) as its MENTOR…
Recipient of Rotary Cause Champion Award in RI District 3141 at the District conference in Mumbai.
Mr.Ashok Mahajan has also been Recipient of Exemplary Humanitarian Service Award from RI District 3142 which was presented to him in 2019 district conference.
Recipient of PRIDE OF ROTARY DISTRICT 3141 AWARD Received at the UNICORN DISCON 30th May 2021
He has been invited as an Honorary Member of Rotary Club of Thane Hills , RI District 3142 .
Received Appreciation Certificate for the work done for Vaccination and Covid- 19 Relief at the hands of Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Government of India, Dr Bharati Pawar .
Received ROTARY HERO AWARD OF EXPERIENCE at the hands of Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare.
He has been invited as Leaders ,Ambassadors of SDG Choupal initiative supported by Niti Aayog .
PRIDE OF DISTRICT 3141 Award at the District Conference of R I District 3141 in June 2021.
RID 3142 HITACHINTAK AWARD
Received an appreciations for his work in medical field by the Government of Maharashtra.
Received an appreciations for his work in the field of Cervical cancer , paediatric heart surgeries and T B free Thane by Thane Municipal corporation.
Received an appreciation from Jupiter Hospital for completing 750 Paediatric heart surgeries through this hospital. It was received at the hands of Chairman and Managing Director Dr Ajay Thakkar.
Presented during the Shukriya function of Rotary year 2019-20
All members of his entire joint family are Paul Harris Fellow . He is a Major Donor level-2
Apart from his work, Mr. Mahajan enjoys reading, writing, cricket and social service. Outside Rotary too, he has served the society in many ways. Punjab Kesari Club, Council for Fair business practices and Civil Defence Advisory Committee are a few of his areas of interest .
1973-Present
JOINED ROTARY CLUB
MULUND
2007-2009
DIRECTOR
AT THE ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
1993 -1994
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
DIST 3140
2009-2013
MEMBER INTERNATIONAL POLIO PLUS COMMITTEE
2012-2014
CHAIRMAN
ROTARY FOUNDATION(INDIA)-RF(I)
2017-Present
CHAIRMAN ROTARY AWARDS FOR SERVICE TO HUMANITY (INDIA)TRUST SINCE 2017
2014-2017
MEMBER
FUND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
2020-Present
Chairman, Rotary India’s National Covid Task Force, since 2020