Desh Ratna Award 2024- Rajesh P Nair will awarded by Desh Ratna on 21 November
New Delhi, November 19, 2024 – The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has announced Rajesh P Nair, the Founder and CEO of EarnWealth Solutions Pvt Ltd, as a recipient of the prestigious Desh Ratna Award 2024. This honor recognizes his extraordinary contributions to India’s economic development, job creation, and his relentless efforts to bolster the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
With over a decade of entrepreneurial experience, Rajesh Co-Founded EarnWealth Solutions Pvt Ltd in 2014 with his spouse, Vandana Rajesh Nair. Under their leadership, the company has evolved into a diversified enterprise with businesses spanning Financial Technology, Generative AI (Speedtech.ai), and more. Through his flagship Generative AI initiative, Rajesh has spearheaded the development of RAIYA (Responsive AI Enabled Yield Assistant), a revolutionary AI-powered voice assistant designed to reduce productivity losses in enterprises worldwide.
Rajesh’s ventures have played a pivotal role in job creation, directly employing numerous professionals across sectors like AI, software development, business management, and sales. Furthermore, his business innovations have enabled many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to optimize their operations, indirectly fostering employment opportunities.
Empowering Startups and Entrepreneurs Across Bharat
Beyond his ventures, Rajesh is a driving force in nurturing India’s startup ecosystem. As an Angel Investor, he has invested in over 20 startups, ensuring they have the resources to grow and succeed. His mentorship efforts have guided several founders in achieving scale, sustainability, and global competitiveness. By supporting local entrepreneurship, Rajesh is contributing to the rise of self-reliant enterprises, a cornerstone of India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Championing Technological Innovation and Global Recognition
Rajesh’s work with Speedtech.ai positions India as a global leader in Generative AI. The company’s flagship product, RAIYA, has gained international acclaim for its ability to communicate with human-like emotions, structure unstructured data, and enhance organizational productivity. Its success in markets like the USA, Canada, Australia, Saudi, UK and the UAE has showcased India’s technological prowess, boosting exports of homegrown innovation and contributing to foreign exchange inflow.
Building a Legacy of Impact
Through his ventures and investments, Rajesh has directly and indirectly contributed to India’s GDP growth by creating opportunities in AI technology, financial inclusion, and startup development. His visionary leadership demonstrates how technology and entrepreneurship can converge to address national priorities like job creation, skill development, and technological advancement.
The Desh Ratna Award 2024 ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 4:00 PM. This year's Desh Ratna Award is dedicated to Padma Vibhushan Ratan Tata, as a tribute to his inspirational legacy.
For further details about Rajesh’s contributions and ongoing initiatives, visit his official website rajeshpnair.com
Rajesh P Nair exemplifies the spirit of modern India—innovative, inclusive, and impactful. His efforts not only shape the economy of today but also lay the foundation for a thriving, self-reliant future.

