Anoop Bishnoi - Entrepreneur - Promoter at Bisco Ltd

T he serial entrepreneur Anoop Singh Bishnoi dearly believes in the cause of literacy and education and has dedicated decades of his life to helping charitable causes… what truly inspired him, and how is he keeping up with his initiatives? Recalling his childhood days, he shares, “Growing up in a household where all staff members were considered family, we never felt any difference of intellect and capability. We used to play and watch TV and movies together but it was only when I asked my parents about why the staff kids go to different schools, my embarrassed mother explained to me about unequal income backgrounds and the resultant vast dissimilarity in opportunities and accessibilities existing in our world...” Basic education is every individual's right but not everyone is granted the same livelihoods at birth and if you got a chance to attain a quality education then consider yourself fortunate. Anoop Bishnoi's experience in recognizing the power of education came at a...

Education Systems are quite complex, and as we collectively enter the third year of this pandemic, it would not be wrong to say that education is in a worldwide crisis. Due to the de-equalizing effects of COVID-19, inequities are set to take new forms and at the same time growing poverty alongside unemployment will further widen the existing educational gaps. In addition to learning loss, school closures have also impacted the mental health of millions of children – separation from friends and lack of outdoor activities have taken a toll on their social upbringing and physical development and capabilities. While the urgency of this moment is to tackle these disruptions, just reopening schools will not be enough. Children need intensive support more than ever. Here’s what Anoop Singh Bishnoi, an entrepreneur and an advocate of educational equity, thinks we as parents and caregivers can do for our children. Plan a routine together. Use everyday activities as learning opportunities...

I n this world of 7.6 billion people, where each of us is competing to ace in the race of success, the only way to survive is when you choose to lead...Is it that easy, especially in this current hustle culture?   Successful businesses take years of hard work and grit, but does that mean you need to rise and grind until you get the job done? Well, not really! Here’s what Anoop Singh Bishnoi, a serial entrepreneur and a promoter of the alcohol and steel industries, has to say about it. We’re living in a culture where overworking is glorified and even incentivized with promotions or raises. Despite knowing the drastic negative effects this grind can have on our mental, physical and emotional health, we celebrate and prioritize work over other aspects of being human – such as personal or family time. This hustle culture is so normalized that you could be a part of it and yet not realize that...and what’s even harder is to break away from it. When things are embedded within, crea...

Anoop Singh Bishnoi, a serial entrepreneur, is on a mission to strengthen the educational sector by bringing in new ideas and opportunities based on skill learning. What motivates him to do this?     Many of us aspire to give more time and money to charitable causes, and we all do as much as we can, but little is known about how entrepreneurs approach giving or how and why they integrate giving into their businesses. For Anoop Bishnoi, education had a significant and lasting impact on his life and career, which is why this is the cause he truly aspires to contribute towards. In his ancestral town in Punjab, he witnessed students drop out of schools due to lack of basic facilities and/or lack of funds to carry on. And even when that wasn’t the case he realized that the focus is not really on teaching and educating, it's treated more like a formality as most schools in small districts and towns do not have qualified teachers, books, stationary, or other basic amenities (wate...

Starting and maintaining a successful business can be both challenging and rewarding, but nonetheless, entrepreneurship is one of the most incredible professions in the world. Whether you’re starting out or are an old pro, here are some tips to stay focused on your goals in today’s ever-changing business environment.   Are you passionate about what you’re doing? When you’re passionate about something, putting in the long hours don’t really count as a sacrifice, you simply love it! Successful entrepreneurs never get tired, they always have that gleam in their eye when they talk about their work, that’s passion. If you haven’t found it yet, you need to think about it. Trust yourself and Visualize your goals People are more likely to follow confident leaders, and if you don’t believe in yourself, who will? Learn to listen to your intuition, rely on your wisdom when you’re making decisions, and trust your skills. When you feel uncertain, think of the decisions you made and ho...

Anoop Singh Bishnoi is an entrepreneur and promoter of the alcohol and steel industries.   An alumnus of The Doon School, Dehradun, he completed his baccalaureate in Economics at St Stephen's College, Delhi; thereafter he earned his MBA degree from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India in 1981 and since then has been working on and building various enterprises. With a background in educational, corporate/commercial, and sustainable design, he’s passionate about building organizations with strong values and providing opportunities for personal development to all.  Besides being part of industries with expanding footprints (Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh) Anoop Singh Bishnoi also manages a 200-acre family farm in Punjab and a 35-acre farm in Haryana with modern technological practices and is in the process of setting up Agro-Processing Units/Food Parks at both these places. Passionate about entrepreneurship and impact assessment in education, health, and gend...

  A lot can change with one simple realization. Just look around yourself, it’s the same city, the same people like you, but the living conditions are not the same or equal...right? People still don’t have access to the basic living need that we all take for granted and that surely instills within us gratitude...but what about those who’re still suffering? The only way to make a positive change/impact is by endeavoring to assist and taking an initiative on a sustained basis. Anoop Singh Bishnoi , a promoter of the alcohol and steel industries, originally belongs to the State of diligent and progressive farmers i.e. Punjab. He studied in different education centers around the country like Dehradun, Delhi and Ahmedabad and traveled around the world, but it was when he returned to his roots that he found his true strength, inspiration and passion--the wish and willingness to make a difference. He has frequently worked with several foundations and NGOs which are constantly striving f...