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Saroj Kumar Jha
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Born	; Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Nationality	Indian
Education	B.Com
Alma mater
Occupation	Entrepreneur
Years active	2022–present
Known for	Founding BookMeClean, Odisha’s first doorstep car wash startup
Notable works
Awards
Spouse(s)
Parents
Religion
Website	instagram.com/bookmeclean

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Saroj Kumar Jha is a 25-year-old entrepreneur from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and the founder of BookMeClean, Odisha’s first doorstep car wash and detailing startup. Launched in 2022 with a modest investment of 20,000, the venture scaled to over 2 crore in revenue within just three years, with more than 25 mobile units operating across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.^[1]

BookMeClean: From 20K to 2 Crore

Founded in 2022, BookMeClean introduced a platform-based car care system that brought exterior foam washes, interior detailing, scratch removal, and full auto detailing directly to customers’ homes. The concept quickly gained traction in urban Odisha, becoming a market-first innovation that filled a gap in contactless auto care.^[2]

Today, BookMeClean handles routine and custom detailing jobs across two cities, earning loyal customers through affordable pricing, social media promotions, and consistent service quality.^[3]

Services Offered

Doorstep car wash and polish
Interior vacuuming and dash detailing
Scratch, rust, and stain removal
Full detailing packages for special occasions
Affordable pricing starting at 399/-

Key Achievements

Reached 2 crore turnover in just three years
Expanded from 1 to 25+ operational mobile units
First to offer tech-enabled doorstep car wash in Odisha
Operates actively in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack

Future Plans

BookMeClean aims to expand into new cities across Odisha and explore partnerships in related auto-care segments like ceramic coating, mobile servicing, and fleet care.

References

External links

Official Instagram – BookMeClean

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+|description=Saroj Kumar Jha is the 25-year-old founder of BookMeClean, Odisha's first doorstep car wash startup that reached ₹2 crore in turnover in just three years.
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+| birth_place = Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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+| education   = B.Com
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+}}'''Saroj Kumar Jha''' is a 25-year-old entrepreneur from Bhubaneswar, Odisha, and the founder of '''BookMeClean''', Odisha’s first doorstep car wash and detailing startup. Launched in 2022 with a modest investment of 20,000, the venture scaled to over 2 crore in revenue within just three years, with more than 25 mobile units operating across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.<ref>https://bharatfast.com/english/featured/young-entrepreneur-saroj-kumar-jha-has-built-odishas-first-doorstep-car-wash-startup-bookmeclean-which-reached-a-%e2%82%b92-crore-turnover-in-just-three-years/27970/</ref>
-}}'''Saroj Kumar Jha''' is a globally respected Indian development economist and international civil servant. He currently serves as the [[Senior Director]] of the '''Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) Group''' at the [[World Bank Group]], leading efforts to promote peace and resilience in crisis-affected regions.<ref name="worldbank">{{Cite web |title=Saroj Kumar Jha |url=https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/s/saroj-kumar-jha |website=World Bank |access-date=29 July 2025}}</ref> With a career spanning over two decades, he has played critical roles in the reconstruction of conflict-impacted economies such as Lebanon, Yemen, and Syria.<ref name="devpolicy">{{Cite web |title=Saroj Kumar Jha |url=https://devpolicy.org/author/saroj-kumar-jha/ |website=Devpolicy.org |access-date=29 July 2025}}</ref>
-== Early Life and Education ==
+== BookMeClean: From 20K to 2 Crore ==
-Saroj Kumar Jha was born in India and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the prestigious [[Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur]] (IIT Kanpur).<ref name="naidunia">{{Cite web |title=Saroj Kumar Jha, IIT Kanpur alumnus appointed to key position in World Bank |url=https://www.naidunia.com/national-saroj-kumar-jha-iit-kanpur-alumnus-appointed-to-key-position-in-world-bank-656722 |website=Nai Dunia |access-date=29 July 2025}}</ref> His early academic foundation in engineering played a significant role in shaping his analytical approach to development challenges.
+Founded in 2022, BookMeClean introduced a platform-based car care system that brought exterior foam washes, interior detailing, scratch removal, and full auto detailing directly to customers’ homes. The concept quickly gained traction in urban Odisha, becoming a market-first innovation that filled a gap in contactless auto care.<ref>https://medium.com/@trilokmedia.in/young-entrepreneur-saroj-kumar-jha-has-built-odishas-first-doorstep-car-wash-startup-bookmeclean-e8d7cdadab30</ref>
-== Career ==
+Today, BookMeClean handles routine and custom detailing jobs across two cities, earning loyal customers through affordable pricing, social media promotions, and consistent service quality.<ref>https://siwansamachar.in/young-entrepreneur-saroj-kumar-jha-has-built-odishas-first-doorstep-car-wash-startup-bookmeclean-which-reached-a-%e2%82%b92-crore-turnover-in-just-three-years/</ref>
-Jha began his professional journey in India before transitioning to the international development sector. At the World Bank, he has held various senior leadership roles, including Country Director for Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Iran. In 2016, he was appointed as the Senior Director of the FCV Group, where he leads global policy and operational work on fragility, conflict, and violence.<ref name="india">{{Cite web |title=Saroj Kumar Jha of Indian origin appointed as the Senior Director of World Bank’s Fragility, Conflict and Violence Group |url=https://www.india.com/education/saroj-kumar-jha-of-indian-origin-appointed-as-the-senior-director-of-world-banks-fragility-conflict-and-violence-group-1571495/ |website=India.com |access-date=29 July 2025}}</ref><ref name="toi">{{Cite web |title=Indian Saroj Kumar Jha appointed to key position at World Bank |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/other-news/indian-saroj-kumar-jha-appointed-to-key-position-at-world-bank/articleshow/50816334.cms |website=Times of India |access-date=29 July 2025}}</ref>
-== Notable Works ==
+== Services Offered ==
-Saroj Kumar Jha is known for his strategic leadership in fragile and conflict-affected environments. He was instrumental in managing the World Bank’s financial and strategic support for crisis-hit countries and pioneered innovative responses to development in contexts of violence and instability. His experience and insight are frequently cited in global policy discussions on fragility and development.<ref name="devpolicy" />
+* Doorstep car wash and polish
+* Interior vacuuming and dash detailing
+* Scratch, rust, and stain removal
+* Full detailing packages for special occasions
+* Affordable pricing starting at 399/-
-== Awards ==
+== Key Achievements ==
-While no individual awards have been publicly listed, Jha's leadership and work have been widely recognized through his continued appointments to top-tier positions within the World Bank. His service has been profiled in global media for shaping responses to modern development challenges in fragile states.<ref name="toi" />
+* Reached 2 crore turnover in just three years
+* Expanded from 1 to 25+ operational mobile units
+* First to offer tech-enabled doorstep car wash in Odisha
+* Operates actively in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack
-== External links ==
+== Future Plans ==
-* [https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/people/s/saroj-kumar-jha Official World Bank Profile]
+BookMeClean aims to expand into new cities across Odisha and explore partnerships in related auto-care segments like ceramic coating, mobile servicing, and fleet care.
-* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/saroj-kumar-jha-05659882/ LinkedIn – Saroj Kumar Jha]
 == References ==
-<references />
+== External links ==
+* [https://instagram.com/bookmeclean Official Instagram – BookMeClean]
 == Categories ==
-[[Category:Indian civil servants]]
+[[Category:Indian entrepreneurs]]
-[[Category:IIT Kanpur alumni]]
+[[Category:People from Odisha]]
 [[Category:Living people]]
-[[Category:World Bank people]]
+[[Category:Startup founders]]
-[[Category:Development economists]]
+[[Category:Young Indian achievers]]
-[[Category:Indian economists]]