When Jodh Singh stepped into Kolkata decades ago, he carried nothing but grit, humility, and a belief that honest work could carve a place in the world. His early days were spent delivering milk door to door, never imagining that a modest routine would one day lay the foundation of JIS, an institution that would touch thousands of lives. His journey—captured in the now-iconic feature “Milkman to Millionaire”—was not merely a personal triumph. It was the birth of a legacy.
But if Jodh Singh sowed the seeds, it was his son, Sardar Taranjit Singh, who nourished them into a thriving, respected institution.
Often described by those who know him as the heart of JIS, Taranjit inherited not just the responsibility of leadership but the emotional weight of his father’s dream. It was he who transformed JIS from a promising idea into a formidable ecosystem of education and empowerment across West Bengal. His vision expanded campuses, built institutions brick by brick, established credibility, and brought dignity to the family name. His leadership was not loud—it was steady, determined, and deeply compassionate.
Now, as the story enters its third generation, Simarpreet Singh stands at a crossroads between legacy and future. And he steps forward not simply as the next leader, but as a grandson shaped by the stories of struggle and a son inspired by extraordinary perseverance.
What distinguishes Simarpreet is not ambition alone—it is the emotional continuity he represents. He grew up hearing his grandfather’s tale of arriving in a new city with nothing, and witnessing his father build campuses that changed the lives of students whose dreams often outgrew their circumstances. Those stories have become his foundation.
Today, Simarpreet’s leadership is defined by reinvention. He brings with him the worldview of a younger India: one shaped by technology, global exposure, and a deeper consciousness of impact. Under his direction, JIS is embracing digital transformation, innovation hubs, startup incubation, international academic partnerships, and modern, industry-ready learning systems. Students now step into classrooms and labs that prepare them for careers in emerging fields—fields that didn’t exist when his grandfather first began his journey.
But for all his modernity, Simarpreet’s heart remains anchored in the values of his lineage. He continues the organization’s social commitments—scholarships, rural outreach, community-led programs—ensuring that growth never comes at the cost of compassion.
And he carries, with profound awareness, the emotional weight of leading an institution born from struggle and nurtured by sacrifice.
He often acknowledges that leadership at JIS is not something one inherits—it is something one earns. Every decision he makes reflects a balance between honoring the past and preparing for a future that is evolving faster than ever.
As JIS steps into its next chapter, its story reads like a three-act journey: a grandfather’s grit, a father’s devotion, and a son’s vision.
If the first generation built the foundation and the second strengthened its soul, the third seems poised to create its wings.
And just like the milkman who became a millionaire, the grandson now leading the legacy appears determined to turn dreams into milestones—and milestones into a future worthy of the family name.
