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{{Infobox person | name = Farooq Amin | image = | alt = | caption = | birth_date = {{Birth year and age|1978}} | birth_place = Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir, India | nationality = Indian | citizenship = India | occupation ={{Unbulleted list| Entrepreneur |Philanthropist }} }} '''Farooq Amin'''<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kashmir|first=Rising|title=The Story of Resilience, Perseverance, Love for Kashmir {{!}}{{!}} Rising Kashmir|url=https://risingkashmir.com/index.php/home/news_description/371921/The-Story-of-Resilience-Perseverance-Love-for-Kashmir|access-date=2021-01-24|website=The Story of Resilience, Perseverance, Love for Kashmir {{!}}{{!}} Rising Kashmir|language=en}}</ref> is a Kashmiri businessman who currently serves as the CEO of Kanwal Foods and Spices (I) Pvt. Ltd. which is an Fast-moving FMCG company based originally out of district Anantnag in Jammu & Kashmir.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kanwal Foods AND Spices Private Limited Information - Kanwal Foods AND Spices Private Limited Company Profile, Kanwal Foods AND Spices Private Limited News on The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/company/|access-date=2021-01-24|website=The Economic Times}}</ref> He serves as an office-bearer on various trade bodies. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2009-09-12|title=Farooq Amin|url=https://kashmirlife.net/farooq-amin-716/|access-date=2021-01-24|website=Kashmir Life|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Amin elected Chairman, Ravnish as Vice- Chairman CII J&K|url=http://www.journeyline.in/newsdet.aspx?q=192587|access-date=2021-01-24|website=www.journeyline.in}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Excelsior|first=Daily|date=2020-02-24|title=Farooq Amin elected CII J&K Council chairman|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/farooq-amin-elected-cii-jk-council-chairman/|access-date=2021-01-24|website=Jammu Kashmir Latest News {{!}} Tourism {{!}} Breaking News J&K|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-02-12|title=Business leaders of Kashmir you should know about|url=https://newsdespatch.com/business-leaders-of-kashmir-you-should-know-about/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=News Despatch|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Five Kashmiris the world should know- Business News|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/features/five-kashmiris-the-world-should-know/story/10538.html|access-date=2021-02-09|website=www.businesstoday.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Outlook India Photo Gallery|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/photos/single/45918|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Outlook India Photo Gallery}}</ref> == Affiliations == In 2018, he was elected as the General Secretary of the apex trade body, Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industries (KCC&I).<ref>{{Cite web|title=OFFICE BEARERS|url=https://www.thekcci.com/index.php/about-yjsg/2018-11-21-09-43-17/office-bearers|access-date=2021-01-24|website=www.thekcci.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-29|title=Sheikh Ashiq Returns KCCI President, Farooq Amin Is Secretary General|url=https://kashmirlife.net/sheikh-ashiq-returns-kcci-president-farooq-amin-is-secretary-general-187337/|access-date=2021-01-24|website=Kashmir Life|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=KNS|title=KNS|url=http://www.knskashmir.com/kcci-elects-new-body-30286|access-date=2021-01-24|website=www.knskashmir.com|language=en-GB}}</ref> He has earlier served as Executive Member of KCC&I.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Excelsior|first=Daily|date=2017-09-14|title=Tenga is new KCCI president|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/tenga-new-kcci-president/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Jammu Kashmir Latest News {{!}} Tourism {{!}} Breaking News J&K|language=en-US}}</ref> Besides this, he was also elected as the CII (J&K Council) in Feb, 2020.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> As a member of various trade bodies, he has represented the issues being faced by the business community in Jammu & Kashmir.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CII takes up issues with Com Sec I&C - Jammu Links News|url=http://www.jammulinksnews.com/newsdetail/238301/Jammu-Links-News-CII_takes_up_issues_with_Com_Sec_I&C|access-date=2021-02-09|website=www.jammulinksnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hussain|first=Masood|date=2019-01-03|title=Bad Business|url=https://kashmirlife.net/bad-business-issue-40-vol-10-196944/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Kashmir Life|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hussain|first=Masood|date=2015-09-15|title=Yes, J&K is Bankable|url=https://kashmirlife.net/yes-jk-is-bankable-85182/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Kashmir Life|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-03|title=Gadkari wants vision document on trade in J&K|url=https://kashmirlife.net/gadkari-wants-vision-document-on-trade-in-jk-238630/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Kashmir Life|language=en-GB}}</ref> In 2018, Amin was named as a member of the Board of Directors of the Khadi & Village Industries Board (KVIB) of the Government of Jammu & Kashmir.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-12-04|title=Reconstitution of Board of Directors of Jammu & Kashmir Khadi & Village Industries Board (KVIB)|url=http://jkindustriescommerce.nic.in/Orders%202018/268%20IND%202018.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=2021-01-24|website=Industry & Commerce Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir|ref=Ind/KVIB/19/84-III}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Govt appoints new KVIB Board of Directors|url=http://risingkashmir.com/news/govt-appoints-new-kvib-board-of-directors|access-date=2021-01-24|website=Rising Kashmir|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=read·0|first=Monitor News Bureau·Archives·2 years ago·1 min|date=2018-12-06|title=Hina Bhat is new VC KVIB|url=https://www.thekashmirmonitor.net/hina-bhat-is-new-vc-kvib/|access-date=2021-01-24|website=The Kashmir Monitor|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-12-07|title=KVIB Board of Directors reconstituted|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/jammu/kvib-board-of-directors-reconstituted/|access-date=2021-01-24|website=Greater Kashmir|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=KNS|title=KNS|url=http://www.knskashmir.com/govt-accords-sanction-for-reconstitution-of-board-of-directors-of-kvib-32320|access-date=2021-01-24|website=www.knskashmir.com|language=en-GB}}</ref> He was recently part of a high-level Indian delegation to Dubai, showcasing Kashmiri products at the UAE-India Food Security Summit, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-09|title=Mr. Farooq Amin, CEO of Kanwal Foods & Spices Pvt. Ltd, showcased the famous and unique spices and nuts from Jammu & Kashmir at the UAE-India #FoodSecuritySummit2020|url=https://twitter.com/cgidubai/status/1336665947965427717|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Consulate General of India, Dubai Official Twitter Handle}}</ref> In the past, he has been part of the board of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology SKUAST, Kashmir which is the government's premier institute for agricultural research.<ref name=":2" /> Under the Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu & Kashmir, Amin was appointed to the state government's Directorate of Employment's Overseas Labour board (formally known as State Overseas Employment Corporation).<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Board of Directors of Jammu and Kashmir State Overseas Employment Corporation Ltd.|url=http://jakemp.nic.in/JKSOEC/Forms%20downloads/Board%20of%20Directors%20of%20Jammu%20and%20Kashmir%20State%20Overseas%20Employment%20Corporation%20Ltd.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Department of Employment, Government of Jammu and Kashmir}}</ref> He has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Jammu & Kashmir Advisory Board for the Development of Kisans, a body which is tasked with improving the plight of farmers.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-03|title=Re-Constitution of the Advisory Board for Development of Kisans|url=http://kisanboardjk.com/webadmin/files/4220212688179.pdf|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Jammu & Kashmir Kisan Board}}</ref> == Early Life & Education == He was born and educated in South Kashmir's Anantnag district into a business family. His father, Muhammad Amin, who is the Chairman of the Kanwal Group, started the company in 1977.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|date=2015-03-13|title='I want Kanwal to become a household name in the world'|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/business/i-want-kanwal-to-become-a-household-name-in-the-world/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Greater Kashmir|language=en-US}}</ref> As per a 2015 interview, he had joined his father's business as a kid, going from shopkeeper to supervisor to Manager, and, finally Director of Sales & Marketing.<ref name=":3" /> == Awards == In 2018, he became the second Kashmiri to bag the National Award for Entrepreneurship in Micro & Small Enterprises engaged in manufacturing, at a function in New Delhi which was presided over by the then Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.<ref name=":0" /> Kanwal brand, and as its head, Farooq Amin, have received several awards.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-03-13|title=Kanwal, Rehmat Spices, Rahim Motors bag award in 52nd I&HE '06|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/more/news/kanwal-rehmat-spices-rahim-motors-bag-award-in-52nd-ihe-06/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Greater Kashmir|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-03-13|title=KCCI felicitates award winners|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/business/kcci-felicitates-award-winners/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Greater Kashmir|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Ganga appreciates SIDCO for pushing J&K towards macro-industrial map of nation - Jammu Links News|url=http://jammulinksnews.com/newsdetail/57715/Jammu-Links-News-Ganga_appreciates_SIDCO_for_pushing_J&K_towards_macro-industrial_map_of_nation|access-date=2021-02-09|website=jammulinksnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Excelsior|first=Daily|date=2016-04-27|title=Ganga praises SIDCO for pushing J&K towards macro-industrial map of India|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/ganga-praises-sidco-pushing-jk-towards-macro-industrial-map-india/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Jammu Kashmir Latest News {{!}} Tourism {{!}} Breaking News J&K|language=en-US}}</ref> As per the company website, the brand has won the Gem of India Award (1998), Rashtriya Gaurav Award (1998), Udyog Patra Award (1999), Rashtriya Udyog Shiromini Award (2000), National Quality Excellence Award (2002), KCC&I Best Industrialist Award (2006-07), National Quality Excellence Award (2008), Best Upcoming Industrialist Award (2008), ITID National Quality Excellence Award (2008), etc.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Major Milestones – Kanwal Foods|url=https://www.kanwalfoods.com/major-milestones/|access-date=2021-02-09|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Awards and Certificates – Kanwal Foods|url=https://www.kanwalfoods.com/awards-and-certificates/|access-date=2021-02-09|language=en-US}}</ref> == Sports and CSR Activities == File:Farooq Amin.jpg|thumb|147x147px|Farooq Amin, CEO JKCPL and owner of Kanwal Tigers, felicitates players Farooq Amin's Kanwal Group runs several initiatives for the promotion of sports activities in Jammu & Kashmir. Under its Corporate social responsibility|Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, the group runs Kanwal Sports Club which has its own cricket, hockey and football teams.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Corporate and Social Responsibility (CSR) – Kanwal Foods|url=https://www.kanwalfoods.com/corporate-and-social-responsibility-csr/|access-date=2021-02-09|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web|date=2015-03-13|title=Kanwal team wins Rani Devi memorial T20 tournament|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/sports/kanwal-team-wins-rani-devi-memorial-t20-tournament/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Greater Kashmir|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web|last=Naik|first=Aaqib|title=Kanwal sports defeats Royal Cricket Club by 114 runs|url=https://thekashmirimages.com/2018/10/06/kanwal-sports-defeats-royal-cricket-club-by-114-runs/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Kashmir Images Newspaper|language=en-US}}</ref> Farooq Amin is the chief patron of the Kanwal Sports Club.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-03-13|title=Kanwal Sports beats New Star Jammu|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/sports/kanwal-sports-beats-new-star-jammu/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Greater Kashmir|language=en-US}}</ref> He is also the President of the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association|JKCA-affiliated District Cricket Association, Anantnag to which he was elected in June, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Excelsior|first=Daily|date=2019-06-14|title=Farooq Amin elected president of DCA Anantnag|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/farooq-amin-elected-president-of-dca-anantnag/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Jammu Kashmir Latest News {{!}} Tourism {{!}} Breaking News J&K|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-06-15|title=Farooq Amin elected president of DCA Anantnag|url=https://kashmirdespatch.com/farooq-amin-elected-president-of-dca-anantnag/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Kashmir Despatch|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2013, he, along with other top industrialists of Kashmir, laid the foundation of the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Premier League (JKCPL) along the lines of the Indian Premier League (IPL).<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-06-24|title="JKCA told us not to involve more money"|url=https://kashmirlife.net/jkca-told-us-not-to-involve-more-money-34725/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Kashmir Life|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-06-11|title=Jammu and Kashmir Corporate Premier League attracts promising youngsters|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/jammu-and-kashmir-corporate-premier-league-attracts-promising-youngsters-ani-27758|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Cricket Country|language=en-US}}</ref> He is the CEO of the JKCPL and its most prominent patron.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|date=2013-06-10|title=Cricketing Hopes|url=https://kashmirlife.net/cricketing-hopes-33527/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Kashmir Life|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{Cite web|date=2013-07-28|title=Parvez Rasool: story of a Kashmiri boy who overcame hardship to chase dream|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/columns/parvez-rasool-story-of-a-kashmiri-boy-who-overcame-hardship-to-chase-dream/story-2kQB2GJM0xcsgrAqhtMM1I.html|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=CEO Jammu and Kashmir Corporate Premier League, Farooq Amin presenting man of the match award to Ishtiaq on Tuesday.|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/surya-risers-kanwal-tigers-script-wins-in-jkcpl/page14-5-47/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Jammu Kashmir Latest News {{!}} Tourism {{!}} Breaking News J&K|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-06-18|title=JKCPL Distribute Portfolios, Bidding Tomorrow|url=https://kashmirlife.net/jkcpl-distribute-portfolios-bidding-tomorrow-34206/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Kashmir Life|language=en-GB}}</ref> He owns the JKCPL team Kanwal Tigers<ref name=":6" /> which regularly participates in T-20 tournaments within and outside the state.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kabeer|first=Aamir|date=2020-12-26|title=Kanwal Tigers Kulgam won Noonmai Premier League title|url=https://www.jksportstime.com/kanwal-tigers-kulgam-won-noonmai-premier-league-title/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=JK SportsTime|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kanwal Tigers beat Farhat Sports on way to semis – Kashmir Sports Watch|url=http://www.ksportswatch.com/kanwal-tigers-beat-farhat-sports-on-way-to-semis/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=www.ksportswatch.com}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite web|last=Excelsior|first=Daily|date=2013-09-01|title=Kehwah Kings outplay Kanwal Tigers in JKCPL|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/kehwah-kings-outplay-kanwal-tigers-in-jkcpl/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Jammu Kashmir Latest News {{!}} Tourism {{!}} Breaking News J&K|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{Cite web|date=2015-03-14|title=Kanwal Tigers trounce TCI Cheetahs in low scoring match|url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/sports/kanwal-tigers-trounce-tci-cheetahs-in-low-scoring-match/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Greater Kashmir|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=cricHQ - Making cricket even better|url=https://www.crichq.com/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=cricHQ|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5" /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kanwal Tigers, Farhat Sports register win in Bijbehara Invitational Cup – Kashmir Sports Watch|url=https://www.ksportswatch.com/kanwal-tigers-farhat-sports-register-win-in-bijbehara-invitational-cup/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=www.ksportswatch.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Excelsior|first=Daily|date=2016-12-14|title=Kanwal Sports scripts convincing win over Udhampur FC|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/kanwal-sports-scripts-convincing-win-udhampur-fc/|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Jammu Kashmir Latest News {{!}} Tourism {{!}} Breaking News J&K|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":4" /> Indian cricketer Parvez Rasool has played for Kanwal Tigers on several occasions.<ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-06-07|title=Parvez Rasool to participate in Jammu and Kashmir Corporate Cricket Premier League|url=https://www.cricketcountry.com/news/parvez-rasool-to-participate-in-jammu-and-kashmir-corporate-cricket-premier-league-27595|access-date=2021-02-09|website=Cricket Country|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":9" /><ref name=":7" /> {{External Link}} [[Category: Indian entrepreneurs]] [[Category: Indian philanthropists]] [[Category:Indian industrialists ]]
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