and Deportation Authority of India Bill, 2014, and The Homeless Pavement Dwellers (Welfare) Bill, 2014. Chamber work and other interests At the end of two terms as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha, Dhoot was elected as the President of Apex Industry body, The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) by its Managing Committee on 21 February 2012. He held this position till 19 July 2013 and was instrumental in leveraging the Apex Chambers’ contribution to the development of the Industry to a great degree, with several proactive and engaging events. While Dhoot held office as the Senior Vice President of ASSOCHAM in 2011-12 and earlier was an active member of the Industry body, he also holds the unique distinction of being the first Parliamentarian to become the President of ASSOCHAM. Dhoot ended his tenure with the Annual event of ASSOCHAM in July 2013, which had the Prime Minister of India as the Chief Guest. Dhoot continues to be closely associated with ASSOCHAM as its Past President and plays an active role in its affairs. Dhoot was president of Marathwada Industries Association, now Chamber of Marathwada Industries & Agriculture (CMIA) in 1994-95. Philanthropy Dhoot runs a leading multi-Super Specialty Charitable Hospital - ‘Nandlal Dhoot Charitable Hospital’ at Aurangabad with an investment of over ₹100 crores, and from primary to all tertiary level health care facilities to help the people suffering from critical and life-threatening conditions. References External links Rajkumar Dhoot in ASSOCHAM Dhoot on Indian Economy PM's speech to India Inc Rajkumar Dhoot's Interview with the Mint Articles about Rajkumar Dhoot Rajkumar Dhoot's Interview with The Hindu Business Line Shiv Sena politicians Rajasthani people People from Rajasthan Rajya Sabha members from Maharashtra 1955 births Living people