Pramod Thakkar

Life Journey

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PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Global Consultant | Strategic Advisor | Healthcare Visionary – UK & India

  • 1980 Established and expanded a family-run export business in the UK, supplying pharmaceutical and medical equipment, and tendering for various government contracts across West and Central Africa.
  • 1990 – Over 35 years of experience as a Project Consultant to international consultants and contractors from the UK, Europe, Canada, and India, providing logistical and local support, and identifying local partners for joint ventures in infrastructure projects across West Africa, East Africa, Malawi, Zambia, and India.
  • 1991 – Founded and expanded Meera Nursing Home, the first purpose-built vegetarian elderly nursing and care home in North-West London, catering specifically to the needs of ethnic minorities.
  • 1991 – Offers support and expertise to care sector operators, including the appointment of consultants and the provision of feasibility studies to enable loan financing.
  • 2024 – Serves as UK, UAE, and Africa Consultant at V-Magnum Opus Strategic Solutions Pvt. Ltd., India, leading international operations with a focus on infrastructure, healthcare, and global investment strategies.
  • Specializes in strategic partnerships, project consultancy, and facilitating overseas investments, enabling multinational joint ventures across the UK, East Africa, and beyond.
  • V-Magnum Opus Strategic Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a boutique consulting firm based in Mumbai, offering end-to-end business solutions under the principle of “Conceive, Develop & Execute.”

COMMUNITY & SOCIAL LEADERSHIP
Philanthropist | Temple Trustee | Advocate of Charitable Work

  • 2006 – Recipient of the Pride of India Award.
  • 1982 – to date Chairman and Trustee of Shree Jalaram Charitable Trust.
  • 1992-1995 – Chaired the design and development of the first purpose-built Jalaram Bapa Temple outside India. In Leicester, at an approximate cost of £1M.
  • Worked closely with Architects and other professions to incorporate traditional elements such as Bapa’s Turban in the temple and community centre facade. Situated on Narborough Road, the site is popularly referred to as “Bapa’s Gateway to Leicester.”
  • 2020 – Former board member of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies (OCHS), supporting academic and interfaith initiatives.
  • July 2006 – In Commemoration of the Jalaram Temple’s 10th Anniversary Pramod chaired a dedicated team to organise a spiritually enriching Ram Katha, recited over seven days by the renowned  Saint Shree Morari Bapu.
  • The event attracted over 50,000 devotees and visitors, including members of various faith communities and prominent political and cultural figures. Among the notable attendees were David Cameron MP then Leader of the Conservative Party, and celebrated Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan.
  • This katha was successful due to the selfless efforts of more than 600 volunteers, who offered their time and service throughout the week-long event.
  • July 2016 – as a second Milestone Pramod chaired a team and liased with contractors refurbishing the existing community centre (formerly owned by the Aga Khan Foundation, purchased in 2006) and now known as Virbai Maa Community Centre, serving Multicultural Communities in Leicester.
  • The Community center has been used in conjunction with One Roof Charity to homeless during winter months.
  • 2018-2019 – Appointed Project Consultant by VSUK and played at Pivitol Role in negotiating the purchase from jasper foundation, Liaising with Major donors, appointing professionals and arranging loan finance for the purchase of a strategic Property for £4.1m.
  • The Centre was used as a community centre known as Jasper Centre Centre ( Ex-Harrow Magistrates Court The centre is now named Shreenath Dham Haveli & Community Centre , and situated in Harrow, Middx and attended by 100’s of Vaishnav Devotees and the Vaisnav Hall is used for Multi functional Purposes.
  • Pramod was subsequently appointed as a Trustee of VSUK.
  • 2020 (COVID-19 Response): As Chair of JCT, coordinated with over 50 volunteer groups to deliver free food tiffins and organized online bhajans. Raised funds to deliver two ambulances to a charity in Rajkot, India within 9 days for COVID patient transport.
  • 2020-21 During the Covid-19 Pramod selected  and Chaired a team of five Heads in the UK and Seven Country Coordinator’s from different Continents, to Celebrate Jalaram Jayanti worldwide Online, when over 70 Jalaram Bapa’s Temples from all over the world showcased their charitable activities. The event was Broadcasted on Aastha television, Various Social media platforms and Online over two days and had audience of over 70,000 Devotees from all over the Globe.
  • Partnered with Charnwood Lions Club, Leicester Hospitals Charity, and More Restaurant to serve over 97,000 meals to NHS frontline staff and their families.
  • Collaborated with Patel’s Chemist (part of Morningside Pharmacy Group) to establish a high-volume NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Centre at the community centre.
  • 2022: Co-founder and former Trustee of Jain & Hindu Organ Donation Alliance (JHOD), launched UK’s first temple-based organ donation centre. Currently serves on JHOD’s advisory board.
  • 2022 – Under Pramod’s leadership during HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, over 14 commemorative trees were planted around the Community Centre by religious and community leaders, including a tree in memory of those who passed away during COVID-19.
  • March 2024 -KAV Award -At formal ceremony hosted at the Temple, Leicester  Pramod as Chair Of Trustees and on behalf of the Trustees and Volunteers was honoured by receiving have a Kings Award for Voluntary Services (KAV) equivalent the a MBE first of its kind to a Hindu Temple.The Award was in honour of the Volunteers services to the Community .Presenting the award on behalf of His Majesty King Charles 111 by representative do the King Lord leutenant’s Sir Mike Kapur OBE CSsTj, Professor Sir Nilesh Samani OBE and Sir. Dr Nik Kotecha OBE Voluntary Service (KAV), in presence of Liz kendal MP, Volunteers , Community Leaders, Councillors and other Lord Lieutenant’s of Leicestershire.
  • April 2025: At the Lohana International Business Function (LIBF) in Dubai (attended by 700+ delegates from 30 countries), Pramod received the Gold Leaf Award from Satishbhai Vithlani (Chair of LIBF), and President of Lohana Mahaparishad Subhash Thakkar OBE, The award was received on behalf of 80 + dedicated volunteers of Jalaram Temple Leicester.

  • January 2026: LEICESTER / MUMBAI –Two of Leicester’s most distinguished community leaders Mr. Pramod Thakkar, and Professor Sir Nilesh Samani were formally honored for their lifelong dedication to healthcare and community work at the prestigious LIBF Expo 2026.The felicitation took place at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre (BKC) in Mumbai during the three-day global Expo 2026
    between 31st January – 1st February 26 which drew over +30,000 delegates from 30 countries around the Globe.
    Mr. Pramod Thakkar was felicitated for his dedication and serving appended Charities: * Chair- Board Of Trustees Jalaram Charitable Trust, Leicester (JCT) since the charities inception in 1982
    Pramod’s involvement with other Charites include :
    * Trustee & Acquisition Consultant, Vaishnav Sangh of UK (VSUK) & Shrinathdham Haveli & Communtiy Centre Harrow
    * ⁠Ex- Founder TrusteeJain and Hindu Organ Donation Alliance (JHOD).
    Now seats on the Advisory Board -Jhod Professor Sir Nilesh Samani was falicilitated as a renowned cardiologist in leicester
    Professor Nilesh. Core Research Areas
    * Cardiovascular Genetics
    * leader in Genetic Mapping:
    * Biological Ageing (Telomeres)
    * ⁠British Heart Foundation (BHF): Sir Nilesh served as the Medical Director of the BHF from 2016 to 2023. In this role, he oversaw the charity’s research funding and medical strategy, including initiatives like the Big Beat Challenge, a £30 million global research competition. The awards were presented by Satishbhai Vithalani (Chair of LIBF) accompanied by Bharat Sodha (Chairman -LCUK)

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