New Delhi. Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijayendra Gupta said that the Marwari community has played a pivotal role in strengthening the country’s economic foundation through trade and commerce and has also contributed significantly in foreign lands where they have settled.
Speaking at the 28th National Convention of the All India Marwari Federation held in Chhatarpur, New Delhi, Gupta urged the community to actively contribute in making India a developed nation and the third largest economy of the world.
Gupta recalled how, even in the 19th century, rulers of Delhi, Punjab, Jaipur, and Bikaner invited Marwaris to invest in their states by granting concessions, recognizing that economic prosperity was incomplete without their presence. He praised their honesty, cultural values, and commitment to social service, noting their contributions in sectors like education, healthcare, and industry.
He also cautioned the Marwari youth about the challenges posed by new U.S. tariff rates and stressed the need for self-reliance through new industries. Describing Marwaris as a "unique brand," Gupta said institutions established by them instill trust and confidence in society.
During the ceremony, outgoing National President Shiv Kumar Lohia handed over the charge to newly appointed National President Pawan Kumar Goenka. Goenka, in his address, highlighted ongoing and upcoming welfare initiatives:
Yuva Bhawan in Shahdara: A ₹40 crore project on 4,000 sq. m. land, providing hostel, gym, library, and recreational facilities for Marwari students preparing for competitive exams in Delhi.
Scholarship Scheme: ₹5 crore already spent to support higher education for 450 meritorious students from modest backgrounds.
Medical Tie-ups: Agreement with Manipal Hospitals to provide subsidized treatment across 35 institutions; talks ongoing with Apollo and Max hospitals.
Community Services: Free food and clean water facilities at hospitals like AIIMS and Safdarjung in Delhi.
Central Office in Kolkata: “Sita Ram Rungta Marwari Sammelan Bhawan” under construction at Bara Bazar, with state-of-the-art facilities to serve students, patients, and job seekers from the North-East.
Goenka also announced an awareness campaign against social evils such as dowry, mismatched marriages, and pre-wedding extravagance. He noted that nearly 100 Marwari representatives currently serve in Parliament and State Assemblies and encouraged youth to pursue social service and political engagement, while affirming that the organization would remain non-political in nature.
