Puran Dawar | Powerhouse of Dedication
A leader well known for his incessant hard work and moral values, Mr. Puran Dawar, Chairman of Dawar Group, has achieved remarkable progress. Today, this 63-year-old magnate is spearheading the growing Group with his resolute soul and dynamic intellect.
A proactive veteran of the shoe industry in India, Mr. Dawar has a perfect amalgamation of rich experience and impressive academic background. Hailing from the city of Agra, he graduated in Science from the Agra College in 1971, and pursued a Post Graduate Degree in Economics in 1973, then studied Law too.
In a constant connection with the shoe industry for more than three decades, Mr. Puran Dawar has learnt a lot and grew a lot. Presently, his outstanding guidance and dedicated leadership has advanced the Group on a progressive path carving its distinct niche in the market. The credit of the success of Dawar Group undoubtedly goes to the dynamic personality of Mr. Dawar who understood the ever-changing demands of the industry and hence introduced innovative and reliable ideas and products winning the hearts of both his customers and partners. He also ensured a sophisticated work culture and safe environment for his employees, which reflects his good-natured personal.
His knowledge with international market also paid well and the Group has marked its presence in other countries as well. Today, the wide range of men’s & women’s footwear manufactured by Dawar Footwear has been appreciated in the UK, Western & Eastern Europe, Scandinavia, North America & Australia. Dawar Footwear has become a name synonymous with quality, durability, high-class craftsmanship styles & comfort.
MORE THAN A MAGNATE
He is not just a business tycoon but also an active social & political person since his college days and has been active at state as well as national levels, including holding various posts in ABVP. A person with sharp business acumen and pragmatic approach, he loves to get to the root of every obstacle that comes his way. He cleverly calculates his steps by analyzing the situation and comes up with the best way possible.
With a vision to create an exponential growth in his success chart, Mr. Dawar takes several important roles apart from leading the group. He founded Agra Footwear Manufactures & Exporters Chamber (AFMEC) in 1997, and became its President. He also headed AFMEC in 2003 to 2005 and again took the position of the President in 2009. He is also an active member of various organizations such as Govt. Committees including PGC and RAC, Governing Council of Footwear Design and Development Institute (FDDI), Governing Council of Central Footwear Training Institute (CFTI), Governing Council of Mahamaya Technical University, among others. He has also participated in Council for Leather Exports, the apex body of Ministry of Commerce in growth of exports, to raise Agra’s voice & is currently working as its Regional Chairman (North India).
Mr. Dawar has taken multitudes of steps to contribute towards the society. In 1998, he laid down the foundation of “Saksham Dawar Memorial Trust” in 1998 in memory of his loving son Saksham Dawar. Through this Trust, he takes active part in bringing a positive change in the area of Education, Sports and Health of weaker sections. Mr. Puran Dawar has also established “Agra Development Foundation”, bridging public duties and Policy Interventions.
“Mr. Dawar understood the ever-changing demands of the industry & introduced innovative ideas & products, winning hearts of his customers & partners.”