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Rajpal Bath named executive director of New Jersey India Commission
I am committed to leveraging the Commission's platform to strengthen the bonds between New Jersey and India, and I look forward to serving our diverse communities: Bath
Rajpal Bath / New Jersey State
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has appointed Rajpal Bath as the Executive Director of the New Jersey-India Commission.
The Commission, created in February this year is charged with advancing bilateral trade and investment and encouraging economic development in both New Jersey and India.
Bath had previously served as Senior Aide to Murphy, where he demonstrated his ability to address complex issues and forge meaningful partnerships, an official release said. “Having worked closely with Raj while he served as a senior aide in my office, I am thrilled to announce him as the inaugural Executive Director of the New Jersey-India Commission. His dedication to serving our communities and his expertise in navigating complex issues will undoubtedly benefit our state," Murphy said.
"As New Jersey’s Indian American population continues to grow, this newly established commission will ensure the cultural and economic ties between New Jersey and India are fostered for generations to come,” Murphy said in a statement.
"Raj's commitment to fostering collaboration and driving positive change makes him the ideal leader for this position," said Lt. Governor Tahesha Way, who oversees the Commission in her capacity as Secretary of State. "I look forward to working closely with him to advance the Commission's mission."
In February 2024, Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 354 establishing the New Jersey-India Commission. As India is the most populous country in the world with one of the fastest-growing economies, the commission aims to promote cultural and educational exchanges between New Jersey and India and to promote sustainable long-term economic growth, the media statement said.
"The New Jersey India Commission is honored to have Raj Bath at the helm,” said New Jersey-India Commission Chair Wes Mathews. “His leadership will be instrumental in deepening our relationships with the Indian community and promoting cultural exchange."
Bath has Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Hofstra University. "I am deeply grateful to Governor Murphy, Lt. Governor Way, and Chair Matthews for entrusting me with this important responsibility," remarked New Jersey-India Commission Executive Director Raj Bath. "I am committed to leveraging the Commission's platform to strengthen the bonds between New Jersey and India, and I look forward to serving our diverse communities," he said.
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