Meghraj Singh Shekhawat, whose roots trace back into the village of Royal in Khandela, Sikar, spent his formative years in Gogameri and Ganganagar. Born to Shri Kalyan Singh Ji and Rukman Kanwar, Meghraj did not remain with arms folded. Utilizing his cooking talents and an inherent business mindset, Meghraj has been able to form the MRS Group of Companies. From an initial investment of merely ₹1,400, he expanded into construction, mining, and hospitality now fetching annual revenues of ₹300 crore. At 66, he is still busy developing his ventures, including the establishment of a 600-acre township near Jaipur, new hotels, and acquiring infrastructure contracts.

Personal Information

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Name: Meghraj Singh Shekhawat
Profession: Businessman
Date of Birth: August 3, 1957
Age: 66
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 83 kg
Birthplace: Gogameri, Rajasthan
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Village Royal, District Sikar
Education: High School (12th Grade)
Marital Status: Married

Family Details

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Spouse: Mrs. Saroj Kanwar
Children:
Mr. Manvendra Singh Shekhawat
Mr. Raghvendra Singh
Daughters-in-Law:
Mrs. Jatan Kanwar
Mrs. Divya Shekhawat
Grandchildren:
Master Divyaraj Singh Shekhawat
Ms. Devika Shekhawat

Career Milestones

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1958-1978: Grew up in Gogameri and Ganganagar; completed a diploma at the Food and Craft Institute in Jaipur.
1978-1983: Trained at Taj Rambagh Palace, worked in Bahrain, and later joined the Greek Embassy in Saudi Arabia.
1983-1985: Launched his first entrepreneurial venture by leasing Narayan Vilas, an 8-room property in Jaisalmer.
1986: Opened "Restaurant the Trio" in partnership with his brothers-in-law.
1988-1990: Transitioned to liquor distribution and initiated the construction of Hotel Gorbandh Palace in Jaisalmer.
1992: Established and later sold Gorbandh Palace to the HRH Group of Hotels.
1994-2000: Diversified into land trading, marble mining, toll tax collection, and royalty contracts in Rajasthan and Haryana.
2000: Launched Laxmi Niwas Palace in Bikaner with 58 rooms.
2001-2005: Expanded into marble processing, PVC manufacturing, and BOT infrastructure projects.
2007-2013: Began constructing Sam Fort Hotel in Jaisalmer and reimagined the Narendra Bhawan project in Bikaner.
2013-2017: Focused on mining, real estate, and BOT projects while opening Hotel Narendra Bhawan in Bikaner.

Business Ventures

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Meghraj’s MRS Group operates in diverse sectors, including:

Hospitality: Hotels such as Laxmi Niwas Palace and Narendra Bhawan.
Infrastructure: BOT projects, toll tax collection, and real estate development.
Mining: Operations in Rajasthan, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh.
Manufacturing: Former ownership of a PVC pipe business.

Philanthropic Efforts

To formalize his social initiatives, Meghraj launched the Rajput Vikas Parishad, focusing on community development and philanthropic projects across Rajasthan.

Legacy

Meghraj Singh Shekhawat's inspiring journey from a modest beginning to creating a thriving business empire highlights his resilience, vision, and ability to seize opportunities across industries. His work in infrastructure, hospitality, and community development continues to make a lasting impact in Rajasthan and beyond.