Draft:Shipra Neeraj

Shipra Neeraj (born 12 March 1983) is an Indian business magnate, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She is the CO-Founder of Blue Bells Luxury Real-Estate, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She is also the founder of the One Purpose Foundation. She is also an Associate V Partner and international speaker at QNET.

Early Life
Shipra was born in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh in India to middle-class parents of Hindu descent, namely Swayamprabha Gupta, who managed a ladies' clothing shop, and Suresh Chandra Gupta, a mechanical engineer. Shipra has an older brother named Oneal.

Her education at the University of Allahabad was financially supported by her parents. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Commerce (BCom) from the University of Allahabad in 2003. At the age of 19, she married Neeraj Raghunand and relocated to Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

From 2003 to 2004, she gained professional experience working at Infosys as a process executive. Subsequently, she ventured into entrepreneurship by founding her own fashion store called Darpan, which she managed from 2004 to 2010. She later transitioned to a role as a retail manager at Satya Paul. During her tenure at Satya Paul, Shipra Neeraj began exploring opportunities in the direct selling industry on a part-time basis.

Personal Life
She was married to Neeraj Raghunand from 2003 to 2022, who also holds the position of Associate V Partner at QNET.

Career
In 2011, Shipra Neeraj embarked on her journey in the direct selling industry by joining QNET, a global e-commerce conglomerate under the QI Group. QNET has established itself as a multi-faceted entity with regional offices in over 25 countries, encompassing diverse sectors such as travel, media, telecommunications, luxury products, wellness, training, and corporate investments. Shipra's association with QNET marked the beginning of her remarkable career trajectory.

Her dedication and exceptional business acumen bore fruit during the years 2011 to 2016, a period of significant growth in her professional life. By 2016, Shipra Neeraj had achieved the prestigious status of a V-Council member within QNET. V-Council members are recognized for their exceptional leadership and commitment to driving the company's success. These individuals play a vital role in building and strengthening the network of Independent Representatives on the ground, fostering personal connections that underpin the company's global presence. Additionally, they provide valuable feedback to QNET's corporate team, facilitating market adaptation and growth.

In the same year, Shipra Neeraj attained the esteemed Platinum Star rank within QNET, a recognition bestowed upon only a select few high earners who meet the company's rigorous criteria for exceptional achievement. This achievement underscored her prowess and dedication within the direct selling industry.

As her career continued to ascend, by 2018, Shipra Neeraj had risen to the esteemed position of Associate V Partner within QNET. This role entailed overseeing and leading development activities within specific regions of the market. Each Associate V Partner is entrusted with the responsibility of managing and nurturing specific regions, ensuring accountability, identifying growth opportunities, and playing a pivotal role in orchestrating large-scale events and tours. Their contributions are instrumental in maintaining cohesion and growth within the market.

In 2022, Shipra co-founded Bluebells Luxury Real Estate along with Abhikaran Singh Sidhu. Bluebells Luxury Real Estate specializes in premium luxury and high-end real estate in the United Arab Emirates, with a primary focus on Dubai.

Humanitarian Work
In 2022, Shipra Neeraj extended her impactful endeavors by establishing the One Purpose Foundation. The One Purpose Foundation, also known simply as One Purpose, exemplifies her commitment to societal welfare. This non-profit, non-political, non-governmental organization is dedicated to the noble mission of improving society and fostering a better world.

The foundation's primary focus currently centers on India and Nepal, with an overarching goal of serving the underprivileged and marginalized segments of society. One Purpose places a strong emphasis on enriching the lives of deprived children through a multifaceted approach. As a non-profit organization with a humanitarian ethos, One Purpose seeks to harness available resources optimally for the betterment of these children. Central to its mission is a comprehensive strategy that encompasses various facets of child welfare. This includes health, socialization, education, and overall well-being. The organization actively identifies and reaches out to marginalized groups such as tribal communities, impoverished families, helpless individuals, and orphanages. One Purpose drives awareness campaigns that span social, financial, and educational dimensions. The organization collaborates closely with relevant authorities to facilitate educational development, deliver essential training, and raise awareness. Furthermore, One Purpose takes significant strides in empowering women through vocational training, contributing to women's self-sufficiency and empowerment. In line with its commitment to community support, the foundation conducts free health camps and advocates for primary healthcare awareness. Additionally, One Purpose stands ready to respond swiftly to natural calamities, coordinating relief efforts in partnership with relevant authorities. Furthermore, the organization actively engages in a spectrum of awareness programs, collaborating with national and international stakeholders, governmental bodies, and other related authorities. These initiatives span the domains of education, healthcare, and social well-being, enabling positive change as circumstances necessitate. The One Purpose Foundation strives to improve the lives of underprivileged children by utilizing available resources to enhance their well-being, health, socialization, and education. Its initiatives include identifying and supporting deprived children, conducting awareness campaigns for social, financial, and educational development, empowering women through vocational training, organizing free health camps, and raising awareness about primary healthcare and disaster relief.

Controversies
In August 2013, Times of India reported on investigations by the Economic Offences Wing into Shipra Neeraj's company, QNET. The investigation included the company's founder, Vijay Eswaran, and several others. Following Eswaran's failure to appear before authorities for questioning. The Economic Offences Wing issued lookout notices. During this period, QNET's bank accounts were frozen. QNET, however, vehemently refuted the allegations, asserting that its operations were legal, compliant, and transparent.

In 2014, the Enforcement Directorate alleged money laundering against Vijay Eswaran and QNET, an accusation that both the company and Eswaran contested.

In 2016, after three years of investigation, the Economic Offences Wing of the Mumbai Police issued lookout notices against 30 individuals connected to QNET, with Vijay Eswaran prominently featured as the key accused.

In 2017, Justice DP Surana of the Maharashtra Protection of Interest of Depositors (MPID) court expressed doubts regarding the legality of QNET's business in India. However, the Supreme Court granted bail to those arrested in the case and halted legal proceedings related to the 19 first information reports filed by the police in 2013.

In February 2018, QNET faced prosecution for fraud and forgery at a trial court in Labe, Somalia. During the same year, a spokesperson from the Bharatiya Janta Party raised concerns about Ex-Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, meeting with Vijay Eswaran during the World Economic Forum in China, referring to him as a "declared absconder."

In February 2018 Qnet was prosecuted for fraud and forgery at trial court of Labe, Somalia, later the proceedings were halted and charges dropped.

The business model followed by Vihaan Direct Selling (India) Pvt. Ltd is not a money circulation scheme as alleged and does not fall under the purview of the Prize Chits and Money Circulation (Banning) Act 1978. The petition further states that the business of Vihaan is compliant with all legal requirements of conducting business in India.