Dr Nilesh Vinayak Jaywant was born on 27th March 1970, at Chembur Mumbai. He did his schooling from the St John Baptist High School, Thane, Maharashtra. Being a very bright student, he won many awards in academics, Essay Competitions, Debates and Elocutions and Dramatics right from his school and college days.
He completed his Dentistry from Government Dental College, Nagpur and has been practicing in Thane for over 25 years. Dr Nilesh has conducted more than 500 Free Dental Check-up Camps and also has addressed more than 100 Dental Awareness Lectures in Schools, Colleges and Corporate. In 2006, he received the most coveted Thane Gaurav Award from the Thane Municipal Corporation for his contribution to the society through Dental Services and other social work.
He was invited to join Rotary in 2002. He joined the prestigious Rotary club of Thane Midtown and became its youngest President in 2007. Soon his knowledge, vision, zeal to serve and commitment groomed him into an effective Rotary Leader with a number of awards and citations to his merit as the Club President.
He mentored Rotary Club of Thane Greenspans in 2017 with 21 Charter members and till now has personally sponsored 40 members in the club. The current strength of the club is 63. His vision and commitment to the Rotary Foundation has ensured that the club is uninterruptedly EREY for the last 7 years; right from the year of Charter.
He was in the teams of all the District Governors of District 3140 and District 3142. Has served the District 3140 and 3142 at various positions; as Avenue Co-Chairs, Avenue Chairs, Assistant Governor in 2020-21, the Assistant Trainer in 21-22, Strategic Planning Coordinator for the year 22-23, District Secretary, District Membership Chair & Discon Secretary in the year 23-24.
He was awarded the Excellent Legacy Award for his contribution in the Excellent year 2023-24 by the District. In 2024, he received the Prestigious 5 Avenues of Service, from District and Rotary International.
He himself Multiple Paul Harris Fellow and a Paul Harris Society Member.
Dr Nilesh Jaywant is an excellent Public Speaker and a great Motivator with extra-ordinary connect with the Rotarians across the District 3142. He believes that a “Heart to Heart” connect and true commitment, can make any goal achievable in life. One Word you can refer to as is: A Friend : A Friend Forever.
As a Leader, he is a Hands-On Performer on Ground Zero for anything and everything; available for anyone and everyone. His motto of Love All despite the odds, makes the District 3142, witnesses the Amalgamation of Teams to bring in transformation.
He has been a columnist on Dentistry and Spirituality in the print media.
He is a soulful Blog writer and writes a blog heading: Save R Souls.
He has also authored a book, “Heartful of Soulpicked Pearls”.
He practices “Integrated Spirituality” and counsels people and Organizations on “Developing One’s Spiritual quotient”.
His other interests/ hobbies include reading non-fictional, dramatics, singing and dancing.
He is happily married to Rtn. Dr Kanchan Jaywant who also is a Dentist and the Past President of Rotary club of Thane Greenspans. Both of them are blessed with a daughter, Rtn. Poorva, who has completed her B. Com and MBA in Finance, has completed her specialization from Cranfield University UK in Investment Management and currently working at Milton Keynes UK.
That is for you, the Dynamic incoming yet soulful leader of Rotary District 3142, for the year 2026-27, DGN Dr Nilesh Jaywant.