Public/Social Service

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  Anant Allishe Mission Manipur, Solapur
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  Jalinder Borude Phoenix Social Foundation, Ahilyanagar
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  Mateen Bhosale Prashna Chinha Ashram School, Amravati
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  Mustafa Mujawar Insaf Foundation, Sangli
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  Sharad Zare Manus Pratishthan (Latur)

•  An ambitious young man, Anant Allishe had no idea that his journey to this land of gods would change his entire life when he first set foot in Manipur in 2021. The Barak River originates in the mountains of Manipur. Allishe travelled from the remotest part of the region to the plains of Imphal continuously for three months.
• He realised during the journey that education was accessible to children of the rich and not poor. Realising that the children of his countrymen should get education, he started visiting households and persuaded the parents.
• He started the initiative by bringing children studying in class V to Solapur and thus began the incredible journey called Mission Solapur.
• Anant Allishe stays in Manipur for two months every year, traversing through the mountains and valleys. He looks for the children who are away from education. He explains to their parents about the better future opportunities for their children. The parents, convinced about his integrity, allow their kids to accompany him to Solapur.
• These children study in Jnana Prabodhini. This initiative is being run through Purva Seema Vikas Pratishthan. Anant Allishe has taken up the task of being with the children brought from Manipur by becoming 'Father Guardian' until they complete graduation.
• These children, plagued by poverty in remote areas, lack of education, addiction and violence, come to study in Solapur, Maharashtra. Allishe has committed himself for the education of Manipuri children by keeping aside his science degree and teaching job. According to him, "My only passion is that these children should learn. I neither have any other desire. This is my mission and this is everythingAnant Allishe stays in Manipur for two months every year, traversing through the mountains and valleys. He looks for the children who are away from education. He explains to their parents about the better future opportunities for their children. The parents, convinced about his integrity, allow their kids to accompany him to Solapur. These children study in Jnana Prabodhini. This initiative is being run through Purva Seema Vikas Pratishthan. Anant Allishe has taken up the task of being with the children brought from Manipur by becoming 'Father Guardian' until they complete graduation. These children, plagued by the poverty in remote areas, lack of education, addiction and violence, come to study in Solapur, Maharashtra. Allishe has committed himself for the education of Manipuri children by keeping aside his science degree and teaching job. According to him, "My only passion is that these children should learn. I neither have any other desire. This is my mission and this is everything."

• In 1983, in Nagardeole village of Nagar district, Jalinder could not arrange funds for his mother’s cataract surgery, leading to her permanent vision loss. This life-altering incident became the foundation of his social mission.
• Moved by the suffering of poor patients unable to afford treatment, he organised his first free eye camp. In 1991, he formally started the eye donation movement through Phoenix Social Foundation.
• He works round the clock for bidi workers, farmers, labourers, porters, women and the poor, organising five eye check-up and cataract surgery camps every month across the district.
• Over the last 33 years, 1,160 blind persons have received vision through posthumous eye donation and more than 3.76 lakh free cataract surgeries have been conducted for the needy.
• Jalinder Borude is now working towards establishing Phoenix Eye Hospital to provide free modern eye treatment to the underprivileged.

• When he was six years old, a farmer tied him to a tree for eating fruits from the farm. Later, his father was imprisoned for stealing six quintals of jowar during drought. Growing up in the ‘Fasepardhi’ indigenous tribe, Matin Bhosle faced injustice and extreme hardship from childhood.
• Despite adverse conditions, he was fortunate to receive education. He studied and became a teacher in a Zilla Parishad school.
• Disturbed by the plight of children from the ‘Fasepardhi’ community, many of whom were drawn towards crime and begging, he left his teaching job to dedicate himself to their education and rehabilitation.
• Through his efforts, more than 4,000 children from the ‘Fasepardhi’ community — who begged at railway stations, bus stands and traffic signals across the state and even from Jharkhand and Chennai — have received education and a new direction in life.
• He founded Prashnachinha Ashram Shala, providing education from class I to X. The school currently has 472 students, and over 4,000 students have studied here. Many are now employed, running businesses, or preparing for competitive exams.

• Mustafa Mujawar was once a notorious and hardened criminal, convicted in riot and assault cases and imprisoned. After serving his sentence, he underwent a deep transformation through police counselling and decided to give up crime and dedicate his life to humanity and social work.
• In his words, “I went to prison as a hardened criminal but came out as a different person.” Humanity and social work became integral to his life, marking the beginning of his journey towards becoming a better person.
• Since 2005, through Insaf Foundation in Sangli, he has been serving the homeless, destitute, nomads and those left to die on the streets. He runs ‘Sawali Niwara Kendra’ and currently takes care of 89 beggars, mentally unsound and destitute people.
• He has performed last rites of over 1,500 unclaimed bodies, reunited 600 homeless persons with their families, rehabilitated 150 destitutes by helping them secure jobs, and adopted 253 students for education. He also provides free medical services with the help of two ambulances.
• An SSC fail and former newspaper hawker in Sangli, Mustafa Mujawar chose service over stigma. As he says, “I learnt the true meaning of life quite late, but the most important thing is that I realised it.

• During the 2016 Rio Olympics, while India awaited medals, Sharad Zare was watching a rope-walking acrobat girl near Saras Baug in Pune. Observing her balance and talent, he realised that such gifted but underprivileged children deserved both opportunity and education.
• Moved by this thought, he began a journey to bring together children from deprived backgrounds and provide them education and a better future.
• Sharad Zare started the initiative at his own expense by establishing ‘Manus Pratishthan’. He initially set up shelter in a hut for three children who had lost family support.
• The journey that began in Vantakali village in Beed district has now expanded to Katgaon and Budhoda villages in Latur district. Sharad Zare and his wife Sangeeta Zare are now parents to 21 girls and 44 boys studying from class I to X.
• He supports children from suicide-affected farmer families, migratory workers, and nomadic communities like Dombari, Ghisadi, Masanjogi, Pardhi and Bhils, ensuring their all-round development through education and shelter.

IAS (Promising)

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  Avishyant Panda District Collector, Gadchiroli
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  Kumar Ashirwad District Collector, Solapur
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  Dr Mittali Sethi District Collector, Nandurbar
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  Rahul Kardile District Collector, Nanded
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  Shrikrishna Panchal District Collector, Thane

• A 2017 batch IAS officer, he took charge as District Collector of Gadchiroli on December 26, 2024. He began his career as Assistant Collector and Project Officer at Taloda in Nandurbar and later served as CEO of Amravati Zilla Parishad and Commissioner (Textiles) in Nagpur.
• He launched the ‘Adi Karmayogi’ campaign to deliver education, healthcare and livelihood support in remote Gadchiroli. For this initiative, he received the ‘Excellence in Public Administration Award’ from President Droupadi Murmu, with Gadchiroli becoming the only district from Maharashtra to receive the honour.
• He played a key role in attracting nearly Rs 3 lakh crore investment to develop Gadchiroli as a steel hub, expected to generate 50,000 jobs, transforming the district’s image from Naxal-affected to a progressive industrial region.
• He empowered Gram Sabhas under Community Forest Rights and received recognition under the Rajiv Gandhi Administrative Dynamism Campaign from Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He accelerated installation of over 500 mobile towers with 4G connectivity, introduced scanner-based grievance redressal systems, and prepared a special action plan against illegal minor mineral excavation and sand smuggling.
• He boosted SHG products and rice production, increasing exports from Rs 4 crore to Rs 32 crore, and implemented solar-based mini water supply models in remote and Naxal-affected areas. He also received the Panchayat Raj Award from Governor C. P. Radhakrishnan in 2023–24 for his work in Amravati.

• In Gopalganj town in Jharkhand, his father struggled to get agricultural work resolved despite repeated visits to government offices. When the District Collector intervened and ensured immediate action, Kumar resolved at that moment to become a Collector himself.
• He completed B.Tech in Civil Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and joined the IAS in 2016. His first posting was as trainee District Collector in Nashik.
• He served as Chief Executive Officer of Gadchiroli Zilla Parishad and later took charge as Solapur District Collector on July 22, 2023.
• He launched a doorstep service campaign in Gadchiroli to provide disability certificates, Aadhaar cards and ration cards, earning recognition from the Union Government.
• During the 2025 Solapur floods, he camped in affected areas for five consecutive days, ensured zero casualties through effective planning and timely evacuation, and provided utensils, clothes, ration kits and Rs 10,000 cash assistance to affected families. His relief work was acknowledged by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

• She holds a BDS degree from Amritsar and an MDS in Orthodontics from Chennai. A 2017 batch IAS officer of the Maharashtra cadre, she secured All India Rank 56 in her third UPSC attempt.
• She began her IAS career as Director of Vasantrao Naik State Agricultural Extension Management Training Institute (VANAMATI), Nagpur. She later served as Chief Executive Officer of Chandrapur Zilla Parishad before taking charge in Nandurbar.
• She worked extensively on health, nutrition, malnutrition and sickle cell issues in Chandrapur and launched major interventions in tribal Nandurbar to address malnutrition and infant mortality. She mobilised CSR funds and partnerships to strengthen healthcare services and led a breast milk donation campaign in Nagpur and Gadchiroli.
• NITI Aayog felicitated her twice for her work in the Aspirational District programme. She improved healthcare services in remote hilly regions and received appreciation from the Union Government. She also launched an AI-based project to digitise tribal dialects, completing 40,000 sentences.
• She started large-scale sickle cell screening for eight lakh tribals, completing two lakh tests so far with a two-year target. She approved 52 small bridges under the district annual plan to maintain Satpuda connectivity during monsoon. To improve education standards, she enrolled her own children in a Zilla Parishad Anganwadi at Tokartalav, setting a personal example.

• A 2015 batch IAS officer, he began his career as Assistant Collector in Selu and steadily built a reputation for innovation-driven governance across multiple districts.
• He strengthened the ‘Water Cup’ movement in over 50 villages in Jintur. As CEO of Chandrapur Zilla Parishad, he expanded work from classrooms to farmlands, increasing turmeric cultivation from 100 to 1,000 acres through District Mineral Foundation funds, rejuvenating 395 ponds, promoting strawberry and sericulture farming, deepening 80 km drainage channels in Arvi, expanding soybean BBF cultivation eightfold and introducing cotton-picking bags for women farmers.
• Under Mission Mathematics, he ensured formulas were painted on over 50,000 walls. He developed 440 ISO-certified Anganwadis, set up agricultural libraries in 800 gram panchayats, and implemented water conservation projects including ITI hill initiatives.
• He implemented e-office up to tehsil level in Wardha and received the Rajiv Gandhi Administrative Dynamism Award. He launched the Sevadut project for doorstep services, earned recognition for election management, and ensured Nanded ranked among the top five districts under the 100-day administrative reforms campaign.
• He introduced laser-based land levelling and paddy transplanters, geo-tag collars for stray animals, advanced the long-pending Lendi dam valley filling initiative, organised state-level sports and cultural programmes, and launched India’s first online bus procurement portal in Nanded to ensure transparency.

• Represents the new generation of administrators in Maharashtra. Since beginning service on July 3, 2017, he has worked across districts, integrating development, transparency and technology into governance. He began his career as Assistant Collector in Wardha.
• In Bhandara, he focused on tribal education, health and livelihood under the Integrated Tribal Development Project. As Chief Executive Officer of Yavatmal Zilla Parishad, he led the district to secure first rank in the Yashwant Panchayat Raj Abhiyan (2022–23), strengthening gram panchayats through participatory governance and earning a Rs 30 lakh cash award with State recognition.
• As Jalna Collector, he implemented the “Mulberry Sericulture – Soil to Fabric” project and received the SKOCH Gold Award in 2024 for administrative innovation.
• As Thane Collector, he prioritised digital governance reforms by introducing Seva Samvad for online evaluation, DG Samvad for WhatsApp grievance redressal, E-Sanjeevan for digitised birth and death records and the Rajbhumi portal for transparent land records. Thane ranked second in the State in the e-governance reform programme.
• An MBBS graduate, he integrates health, agriculture and technology expertise into administration, demonstrating that governance is directly connected to the everyday lives of citizens and setting new benchmarks in public service.

IPS (Promising)

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  Archit Chandak Superintendent of Police, Akola
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  Manish Kalwaniya Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 8), Mumbai
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  Neelotpal Superintendent of Police, Gadchiroli
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  Nitin Bagate Superintendent of Police, Ratnagiri
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  Sandeep Singh Gill Superintendent of Police, Pune (Rural)

• He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Delhi, but rejected a Rs 35 lakh annual package from a Japanese multinational company to serve the nation. He cleared the UPSC in his second attempt and joined the Indian Police Service in 2018, with his first posting as ASP, Biloli (Nanded).
• Known for his data-driven, swift and disciplined working style, he has prioritised technology-led transparency. In the Chief Minister’s Office 150-day e-Governance programme, he secured third rank among 34 Superintendents of Police in the State.
• While posted in Nanded, he led an international-level investigation in the Sanjay Biyani murder case, exposing the conspiracy of Pakistani terrorist Harvinder Singh Rinda and arresting 16 accused.
• Through the emergency financial intervention system established by him, over Rs 90 crore in cyber fraud cases was frozen and Rs 3–4 crore recovered and returned to victims. He also introduced scientific traffic management reforms, reducing accidents and promoting civic discipline.
• On March 17, 2025, during communal riots in Mahal, Nagpur, he personally led from the front to control the violent mob. Through the AI-based predictive policing initiative ‘Project Trinetra,’ he achieved a 64% reduction in crime, giving Maharashtra Police a distinct national identity.

• Originally from Rajasthan, he secured admission to IIT Bombay after Class XII and earned two degrees in Aerospace Engineering. Despite opportunities for multi-crore international salary packages, he chose national service, inspired by his father’s tenure in the Indian Air Force. He cleared the UPSC in 2015 and entered the Indian Police Service.
• After training, he was allotted the Maharashtra cadre and posted as Additional Superintendent of Police in Gadchiroli for anti-Naxal operations. Between 2019 and 2021, he led courageous operations in dense forests and remote terrain, significantly weakening Naxal networks.
• Under his leadership, the Naxal cadre strength was reduced by nearly 40%. Action was taken against 105 Naxals — 37 killed, 37 arrested, and 31 surrendered. In 2021, Naxal recruitment in Gadchiroli was completely halted, creating a historic milestone.
• As Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 8) in Mumbai, overseeing Vakola, Kherwadi, BKC, Nirmal Nagar, Airport, Vile Parle and Sahar, he successfully solved several complex and sensitive cases, including kidnapping gangs targeting a five-year-old girl and robberies against elderly women.
• He has been honoured with several prestigious awards, including two President’s Police Medals, reflecting his exceptional courage, leadership and commitment to public safety.

• Since taking charge of Gadchiroli, he adopted the dual principle of security and development, steering the district towards becoming free from Naxalism and laying the foundation for long-term progress.
• In October 2025, top Naxal leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao (Bhupati) surrendered along with 61 associates — regarded as the biggest success in Maharashtra’s anti-Naxal operations. During his three-year tenure, 99 hardcore Naxals were neutralised, 153 surrendered, and 140 arrested. The number of active Naxals has reduced to only nine, and in the last four years, not a single local youth has joined the movement.
• Despite challenging terrain and security threats, Gadchiroli recorded the highest voter turnout in the State during Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, completed peacefully. He established 10 new police stations in remote areas, accelerating last-mile governance and infrastructure development.
• Winning trust through compassion and support, he launched ‘Police Dadalora Khidki,’ benefiting over 12 lakh tribals with ration cards, caste certificates and government schemes. Under Operation Roshni, 8,000 citizens received eye check-ups and 1,500 cataract surgeries were conducted.
• Through skill development programmes, 12,800 youth were trained in various trades, and 68 police libraries were established in remote areas. By silencing the guns in Gadchiroli, he paved the way for development, guiding the district from extremism towards progress.

• Originally from Hingoli and belonging to a modest background, Superintendent of Police Nitin Bagate took charge of Ratnagiri in May 2025, bringing with him a reputation for dynamic, field-oriented policing.
• To strengthen citizen services, he launched around 24 digital applications in the district. He developed AI-based systems capable of generating 108 photo variations to trace unidentified bodies and missing persons, along with specialised apps for senior citizens, women, fishermen and other groups.
• Within nine months, he introduced a hands-on policing model known as the “Bagate Pattern,” leading from the front in the field. He carried out strong crackdowns on illegal businesses and drug trafficking, taking decisive steps to protect the younger generation from substance abuse.
• As Deputy Commissioner of Police in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, he peacefully managed major agitations including the Buddha Leni march, Manoj Jarange Patil’s Maratha agitation, protests related to Aurangzeb’s tomb, student marches and other demonstrations without lathi-charge. During an LPG tanker accident, he risked his life to prevent a major tragedy.
• He successfully solved multiple complex murder cases and organised youth-focused initiatives such as mega-marathons and libraries in Chimur. He played a significant role during the Barsu agitation in Rajapur and led the establishment of the ‘Waluj Industrial Safety Force’ to ensure security in industrial zones.

• An IPS officer of the 2016 batch, originally from Punjab, he holds a degree in English Language and Literature, cleared the UGC-NET, and served as a professor in Chandigarh for eight years before joining the police service.
• He began as Assistant Superintendent of Police in Nanded, later serving in Parbhani Rural and Miraj (Sangli district), where he ensured peaceful conduct of the 2019 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections and Ganesh festivals. During COVID-19, he strengthened community policing efforts.
• As Commandant of SRPF Group No. 12 in Hingoli, with additional charge of units in Jalna and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, he led the force to win the state-level first prize for cleanliness and rural development, while promoting sustainable initiatives like rainwater harvesting and horticulture.
• As Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone 1, Pune City, he dismantled the notorious “Koyta Gang.” His decisive action in the ₹3,600 crore Kurkumbh drug case, personally travelling to Delhi to seize a massive consignment, earned statewide recognition.
• Currently serving as Superintendent of Police, Pune Rural, he is widely regarded as a citizen-oriented administrator. Known as “Punjab da Puttar” who strongly promotes Marathi, he insists on official communication in Marathi, building a distinctive identity in Maharashtra.

Politics (Promising)

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  Amit Satam MLA, BJP
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  Imtiaz Jaleel Former MP, AIMIM, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
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  Meghana Sakore-Bordikar Minister of State for Women and Child Development, BJP
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  Rohit R. Patil MLA , Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar)
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  Yogesh Kadam Minister of State for Home (Urban)- Shinde Sena

• Amit Bhaskar Satam began his journey in 2000 as an ordinary BJP worker without any political legacy. A management professional from the Tata Group, he holds a degree in Political Science and Sociology from the University of Mumbai and an MMS in Human Resource Management from MGM Institute. He chose public service over a promising corporate career to bring positive change in society.
• He held key organisational roles including BJP Yuva Morcha District Secretary, Executive Assistant to late Gopinath Munde, Amboli Assembly President, Yuva Morcha General Secretary and Mumbai Yuva President. From 2012 to 2017, he was among the youngest corporators in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Since 2014, he has been elected three consecutive times from Andheri West.
• In 2014, he led a 148-hour hunger strike mobilising citizens and ALM groups, which pushed the decision to install LED street lights across Mumbai — demonstrating his ability to convert public issues into policy action.
• His major initiatives include the Utility Corridor concept, development of over 60 parks and playgrounds, and intervention in the reconstruction of Gokhale Bridge. He has consistently exposed financial irregularities in the Mumbai civic body and is known for his strong speeches in the Assembly.
• During his second term, he received the Best Legislator Award and Ideal MLA Award. On 25 August 2025, he was appointed President of BJP Mumbai and continues to work towards building a transparent, developed and prosperous Mumbai.

• Imtiaz Jaleel began his career in journalism after being noticed by Rajendra Darda and recruited to Lokmat Times. After 12 years, he joined NDTV as a correspondent in Pune, building a strong public profile before entering politics.
• In 2014, he contested the Aurangabad Central Assembly seat from All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and won after just 17 days of campaigning. In 2019, he secured victory in the Lok Sabha election within 22 days of campaigning.
• Although he faced defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha and 2025 Assembly elections, he continues to serve as State President of AIMIM, remaining a prominent political voice in Maharashtra.
• Under his leadership, AIMIM strengthened its urban presence, electing 126 corporators across multiple municipal corporations, with decisive influence in cities such as Chandrapur and Malegaon.
• From journalist to MLA, MP and now State President, Imtiaz Jaleel’s journey reflects strategic grassroots mobilisation and sustained urban political engagement, keeping him consistently in the political spotlight.

• Meghna Bordikar currently serves as Minister of State and Guardian Minister of Parbhani district. She was elected from Jintur Assembly constituency in 2019 on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket and re-elected in 2024, following which she was inducted as Minister of State.
• She holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from Dnyanopasak College, Parbhani and a postgraduate degree in International Studies from DY Patil University, Pune. She began her political journey in 2012 by winning the Zilla Parishad election from Bori group and later served as Director of the District Central Cooperative Bank.
• She currently handles important portfolios including Public Health (MoS), Road Development, Women & Child Development, Mahavitaran and Public Works, playing a significant role in district-level governance and development.
• She comes from a family with a strong public service background. Her father Ramprasad Bordikar is a veteran leader who served multiple terms as MLA and MLC, while her mother Meenatai Bordikar is Chairperson of Shivparvati Bank, Parbhani. Her husband Deepak Sakore serves as an IPS officer (DIG, Mumbai).
• Beyond governance, she is active in social initiatives through the Deepstambh Foundation. Under her leadership, BJP secured dominance in Jintur and Selu municipal bodies and strengthened its position in Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections in the district.

• Rohit Patil, son of late popular leader R. R. Patil (Aaba), represents a new generation of leadership in Maharashtra. After his father’s demise in 2015, he assumed social and political responsibilities at a young age, emerging as a calm, cultured and well-informed public speaker.
• While still completing his education, he organised party workers and gained attention during the Kavathe Mahankal municipal elections. At 17, he led his mother Suman Patil’s campaign after his father’s passing, earning statewide recognition for his leadership.
• After turning 25, he contested his first Assembly election in 2024 and won decisively, becoming one of the youngest MLAs. Party chief Sharad Pawar entrusted him with the responsibility of party whip in the Assembly.
• His well-researched speeches on public issues often evoke comparisons to his father’s style. He has raised significant concerns including rural water scarcity and youth employment.
• From local bodies to the State Assembly, Rohit Patil has steadily expanded his political influence, gaining support across rural and urban constituencies and positioning himself as a promising leader in Maharashtra politics.

•  Yogesh Kadam, son of senior leader and former Home Minister Ramdas Kadam, chose early to dedicate himself to public service in his native region. Deeply influenced by his father’s grassroots connect and social outreach, he developed strong organisational and people-centric values.
• Beginning in 2016, he undertook extensive tours across Khed, Dapoli and Mandangad, understanding local challenges and strengthening party organisation. In 2019, he won the Dapoli Assembly seat with a significant margin and secured another decisive victory in 2024.
• After the split in Shiv Sena, he supported Eknath Shinde and retained strong organisational backing, further consolidating his political standing in the region.
• Following his 2024 victory, he was appointed Minister of State for Revenue and Home (Urban). In a short span, he has actively reviewed departmental work across Maharashtra and initiated corrective measures with administrative maturity.
• He has prioritised the development of Mandangad, one of the most backward talukas in his constituency, often staying there during tours. He worked closely with citizens during cyclones, floods and the pandemic. Under his leadership, the party achieved major victories in municipal, Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti elections across Khed, Dapoli and Mandangad, establishing strong regional influence.

Politics (Influential)

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  Aaditya Thackeray MLA, Uddhav Sena
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  Ganesh Naik Forest Minister, BJP
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  Gulabrao Patil Minister for Water Supply and Sanitation, Shinde Sena
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  Prakash Abitkar Minister of Public Health, Shinde Sena
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  Shivendrasinhraje Bhonsle Minister of Public Works, BJP

• Aditya Thackeray is regarded as a young, well-educated and environmentally conscious leader of the Uddhav Sena . Grandson of Bal Thackeray and son of former Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, he has built his own political identity through organisational leadership and direct electoral participation.
• In 2010, he founded the Yuva Sena and became its founding president. Under his leadership, Yuva Sena actively raised issues related to students, employment, education and the environment, achieving notable success in Mumbai University Senate elections.
• Since 2012, he played an active role in Mumbai Municipal Corporation campaigns, especially mobilising young voters. He was a key strategist in the 2017 civic elections and later worked closely with officials on urban infrastructure, sanitation, green initiatives and public transport reforms.
• In 2019, he contested from Worli, becoming the first member of the Thackeray family to seek a direct electoral mandate, and won decisively. From 2019 to 2022, as Minister for Tourism and Environment in Maharashtra, he introduced initiatives such as the Nightlife policy, tourism reforms, fort conservation drives, plastic ban measures and climate action programmes. During COVID-19, he served as Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban district. He was re-elected from Worli in 2024.
• With strong engagement among youth, an active social media presence and a focus on sustainable development, Aditya Thackeray is widely regarded as a prominent representative of the new generation of leadership in Maharashtra politics.

• Gulabrao Patil’s journey from running a small paan stall to becoming a Cabinet Minister reflects determination and grassroots strength. Born in Paldhi, Dharangaon taluka of Jalgaon district, he joined the Shiv Sena inspired by Bal Thackeray’s speeches and rose through powerful oratory and mass connect.
• He first won the Erandol Assembly seat in 1999 and was re-elected in 2004. In 2014, he secured victory from Jalgaon Rural and later won again in 2019, establishing himself as a strong regional leader.
• In 2016, he became Minister of State for Cooperation in the Devendra Fadnavis government. Under Maha Vikas Aghadi led by Uddhav Thackeray, he was entrusted with the Water Supply & Sanitation portfolio, which he retained after the government transition under Eknath Shinde and later Devendra Fadnavis. He currently serves as Guardian Minister of Jalgaon and State Minister for Rural Water Supply.
• Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, more than 40,000 rural water supply schemes were launched across Maharashtra, with nearly 80% completion. His department ranked third among 57 departments in the state’s 150-day e-governance reform programme.
• As Guardian Minister, he ensured 100% utilisation of district planning funds for multiple consecutive years. His leadership has strengthened the party’s position in Jalgaon and across Maharashtra, reinforcing his stature as an influential political figure.

• Ganesh Naik is a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and a prominent figure in Maharashtra politics for decades. With a strong base in Thane and Navi Mumbai, he has maintained significant political influence in the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation for over 25 years.
• His political journey began through social work, focusing on labour rights, civic amenities and local development. During his tenure with the Shiv Sena, his labour organisation had a strong presence across industrial belts, where he balanced relations between workers and industry while building trust with leading industrialists.
• His governance in Navi Mumbai helped maintain stable property and water taxes while improving civic life and ensuring law and order. The “Janata Darbar” initiative further strengthened public outreach and expanded his political base.
• Currently serving as Maharashtra’s Forest Minister, he has prioritised forest conservation, biodiversity protection and ecological balance, focusing on increasing forest cover and strengthening wildlife protection mechanisms.
• His long-standing contributions to infrastructure and urban development in Navi Mumbai and Thane, combined with strong organisational leadership, establish him as an influential and enduring figure in Maharashtra politics.

• Prakash Abitkar began his public life through youth organisation work in Gargoti, building a strong base in social service via cooperative institutions, dairy movements, credit societies and libraries. His early engagement laid a durable foundation in rural development.
• He entered electoral politics in 1997 by winning a Panchayat Samiti seat as an independent and later served as Vice-Chairman. From 2002 to 2007, he worked in the Zilla Parishad and became Standing Committee Chairman in 2008, steadily expanding his administrative experience.
• After an initial defeat in 2009, he won the Radhanagari Assembly seat in 2014 and has since been re-elected three consecutive times, reinforcing strong public trust in his leadership.
• On 15 December 2024, he was appointed Cabinet Minister and Guardian Minister of Kolhapur. Known as a “water-focused leader,” he prioritised irrigation projects, dams and infrastructure, bringing water, roads, electricity and healthcare facilities to remote villages.
• His development initiatives significantly transformed the Radhanagari constituency. Through strong organisational leadership, he has reinforced the party’s position in municipal and district elections, establishing himself as an influential regional figure in Maharashtra politics.

• Shivendrasinhraje Bhosale, Public Works Minister of Maharashtra, carries forward the historic Satara royal lineage while maintaining a strong grassroots connect. Son of late Abhaysinhraje Bhosale, he entered public life in 2004 and built his own leadership identity grounded in social service values.
• He represented Satara through the Nationalist Congress Party for nearly 15 years before joining the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2019 to accelerate broader constituency development. He has won five consecutive Assembly elections, reflecting sustained public confidence.
• Currently serving as Public Works Minister and Guardian Minister of Latur, he also held the position of Chairman of Satara District Central Cooperative Bank in 2022. Through the cooperative sector, he has consistently supported farmers and strengthened rural financial systems.
• He has driven initiatives in cooperative sugar industries, irrigation schemes, dam projects, infrastructure development, power facilities and heritage restoration, contributing significantly to regional economic expansion and employment generation.
• Known for balanced leadership and social responsibility, he aims to transform Satara into a global tourism hub while expanding industrial and IT opportunities. His focus on improved roads and connectivity across Maharashtra underscores his long-term developmental vision.

Teacher

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  Dattatraya Doke Zilla Parishad School, Papri, Solapur
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  Deepak Umale ZP School Charban, Buldhana
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  Dr. Jagdish Patil ZP School Kandari, Jalgaon
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  Sudhir Gohane Ramnagar Municipal Council School, Gadchiroli
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  Umesh Khose Zilla Parishad School, Gunjotiwadi, Dharashiv

• The Zilla Parishad School in Papri (Mohol tehsil) has evolved into a centre that not only imparts education but also nurtures student aspirations. At the heart of this transformation is assistant teacher Dattatray Bahiru Doke, whose three decades of dedicated service have reshaped the school’s identity.
• Serving at Papri School for over 30 years, Doke Sir has devoted himself to the holistic development of students. He extends guidance beyond school hours and even on holidays, preparing students for scholarship examinations, competitive exams and aptitude tests. Thousands of students have benefited from his mentorship, becoming scholarship achievers.
• Beyond academics, he has instilled discipline, confidence and social responsibility. Innovative initiatives such as special drives for girls’ education, the Savitribai Phule Fund for Adopted Girls, recognition of students with 100% attendance on May 1, and a student savings bank initiative have nurtured both social awareness and financial discipline.
• By effectively using modern tools like overhead projectors and LED technology, he made learning more engaging and impactful. Many of his former students now hold high positions across India and abroad, reflecting the long-term influence of his teaching.
• Papri School has received 10–12 awards for quality education under his guidance, and the Zilla Parishad has honoured him twice with salary increments for his exceptional contribution. Today, the Papri School model serves as inspiration for other institutions, and Dattatray Doke stands as a symbol of student-centered, value-based and transformative teaching.

• In the remote tribal village of Charban, nestled in the Satpura ranges of Jalgaon Jamod tehsil (Buldhana district), Deepak Muralidhar Umale joined the Zilla Parishad School in 2014 with a mission-driven vision. Over the next 11 years, he transformed the school into a vibrant centre of learning and aspiration.
• Recognising that tribal children struggled due to the gap between the ‘Pawari’ dialect spoken at home and ‘Marathi’ used in school, he created a trilingual Pawari–Marathi–Hindi dictionary. This innovative bridge restored students’ confidence, eliminated dropouts and strengthened their connection with education. The dedicated ‘Pawari Room’ further gave children a sense of belonging and cultural pride.
• Believing in public participation, he mobilised community trust and secured ₹10 lakh in donations for the school’s development. Through transparent and committed efforts, both academic standards and physical infrastructure were significantly upgraded.
• During the coronavirus pandemic, despite the absence of internet facilities in remote areas, he ensured uninterrupted learning for students. His dedication earned him first place in the Amravati division in recognition of his exceptional work during challenging times.
• Under his guidance, students consistently excel in scholarship examinations each year. Acknowledging his extraordinary service, the Government of Maharashtra honoured him with the Krantijyoti Savitribai Phule State Teacher Merit Award. By illuminating the path of knowledge in the remote Satpura region, Deepak Umale has truly emerged as a ‘Gyandoot’ in the true sense of the word.

• At the Zilla Parishad School in Kandari, Jalgaon, the morning bell rings with a special enthusiasm because Dr. Jagdish Laxman Patil does not merely teach lessons — he teaches students how to learn. His classroom reflects curiosity, creativity and confidence.
• By integrating QR codes from textbooks with e-literature accessed through mobile technology, he transformed traditional reading into an immersive experience. Words gained sound, poems gained visuals and lessons became stories. Reading evolved from responsibility into joy.
• Through powerful storytelling — including narrating the abhangs of Sant Eknath — he strengthened comprehension, vocabulary and value-based education. Students began expressing themselves creatively through storytelling, drawings, short dramas and audio recordings, building communication and presentation skills.
• Through the school’s Eco Club, he introduced hands-on environmental learning. Students planted trees, maintained observation logs and wrote reflective stories, simultaneously developing writing, analytical observation and presentation abilities.
• Aligning with the spirit of the National Education Policy 2020, he emphasised recognising each child’s unique strengths — prioritising qualities over mere quantities. As confidence replaced fear, students emerged not only academically strong but also articulate, creative and self-driven learners.

• The name of Jawaharlal Nehru Higher Primary Municipal Council School, Ramnagar, Gadchiroli evokes a story of discipline, quality and innovation. At the centre of this transformation is Headmaster Sudhir Gohane, whose visionary leadership reshaped the institution into a state-level role model.
• Joining the Municipal Council School in Indira Nagar as a teacher in October 2000, he later took charge as Headmaster of Ramnagar School. Under his stewardship, the school was rebuilt on three strong pillars — discipline, quality and personality development.
• From a modest student strength, enrolment has grown to 1,033 students, making it the municipal council school with the highest number of students in the state. Offering education from pre-primary to Class 8, the school functions 365 days a year, conducting extra classes even during holidays. In a remarkable gesture of trust-building, all teachers admitted their own children to the school.
• Students and teachers collaboratively built a replica of Pratapgad Fort to instill respect for history and labour. The school features a state-of-the-art computer lab, robotics education, scholarship excellence, and special support for underprivileged students — combining heritage values with modern learning tools.
• In recognition of its outstanding work, the school received the PM SHRI School Scheme distinction. Visited by over 20,000 people, the institution today stands as a benchmark for municipal education and a guiding model for schools across Maharashtra.

• In Gunjotiwadi village of Dharashiv district, Umesh Raghunath Khose enters the classroom each day with a mission — to teach in a language every child understands. During his 18 years of service, he recognised that children are never backward; language is often the real barrier.
• Understanding the challenges faced by students from Banjara Tanda, he translated the entire Class 1 textbook into the Banjara dialect. This transformative initiative has now been adopted in more than 1,500 schools across Maharashtra, significantly improving foundational learning outcomes.
• Believing that digital innovation should not remain confined to cities, he developed 51 offline educational apps and over 250 online educational games. Through play-based and joyful learning, he integrated technology into rural education effectively and inclusively.
• With five books, 47 articles, research papers, and presentations at national and international forums, his work consistently centres on student development. By blending dialect-based instruction with modern educational technology, Umesh Khose has established himself as a true “Techno-Savvy Teacher”  in rural education.

Agricultural

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  Arjun Patekhede Naydevi, Khamgaon tehsil, Buldhana
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  Balasaheb Patil Malkaranja, Kalamb tehsil, Dharashiv
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  Kisan Bhilare Bhilar, Mahabaleshwar tehsil, Satara
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  Dr Vilas Kale Ghodegaon, Ambegaon tehsil, Pune
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  Vishal Agrawal Atwada, Rawer tehsil, Jalgaon district

• In the villages of Khamgaon tehsil, Buldhana district, scrub land was long considered a liability — low nutrients, poor returns and wasted investment. Arjun Patekhede challenged this age-old belief and transformed adversity into agricultural success.
• After losing his father while pursuing his second year of B.A. in Education, he put his academic ambitions on hold to shoulder family responsibilities. Of his 35-acre holding, 25 acres were rainfed scrub land with minimal productivity. Instead of yielding to circumstances, he chose innovation and perseverance.
• Rejecting excessive chemical fertilisers, he adopted organic farming practices. He cleared the land, converted crop residue into organic manure instead of burning it, and used sheep grazing across ten acres annually to naturally enrich the soil. His focus on soil health became the foundation of revival.
• Through mixed cropping — cotton, soybean and tur in Kharif season — and intercropping chilli with watermelon, along with watermelon and chilli in papaya orchards, he doubled his income. With disciplined cost control and careful input management, he achieved remarkable yields, including eight quintals of soybean per acre, ten quintals of tur, and 2,800 crates of tomatoes.
• Arjun Patekhede is not a “lucky farmer,” but one who rewrote his own destiny through resilience, experimentation and faith in sustainable methods. Today, he stands not only as a successful cultivator but also as a mentor guiding farmers in his village and neighbouring regions toward productive and sustainable agriculture.

• In Malkaranja village of Kalamb tehsil, Dharashiv district, Balasaheb Bapurao Patil made an uncommon choice — leaving behind a secure teaching career to pursue his passion for farming. While many questioned his decision, he chose conviction over comfort and found purpose in the soil.
• Today, his 30-acre holding is more than a farm; it is an experimental agricultural laboratory. Despite early financial uncertainties and failed experiments, he persisted with determination, transforming challenges into learning opportunities.
• He studied zero-budget farming, adopted improved crop varieties and implemented water-efficient methods. Through drip and micro-irrigation systems, water scarcity ceased to be a constraint. Balanced planning of perennial fruit crops like papaya, amla and drumsticks, alongside seasonal crops, ensured steady and diversified returns.
• Avoiding dependence on a single crop, he integrated mechanisation to offset rising labour costs. A 100-foot-deep well, two farm ponds, fish farming and poultry units created multiple revenue streams, converting passion-driven farming into a sustainable and profitable enterprise.
• Balasaheb Patil’s journey from a settled profession to progressive farming stands as a powerful example of courage and vision. His success demonstrates that with guidance, innovation and modern techniques, the Indian farmer can thrive sustainably while remaining rooted in traditional values.

• When many chose city careers, Kisan Bhilare returned to Mahabaleshwar after studying engineering in Mumbai, determined to elevate local farming to global standards. His vision was clear — transform Mahabaleshwar’s soil quality and make its strawberries world-class.
• He introduced raised farming beds, plastic mulching and controlled irrigation systems in place of conventional methods. By importing and adapting seedlings from the United States, Italy, Spain and Egypt, he successfully cultivated and stabilised fourteen strawberry varieties suited to the local climate.
• Under his leadership, Mahabaleshwar strawberries earned the Geographical Indication tag in 2008, becoming India’s first GI-certified fruit. This milestone elevated the fruit from a regional specialty to a recognised national and global brand.
• Through hydroponics, polyhouses and soilless farming, farmers achieved plant self-sufficiency. Pre-cooling centres extended shelf life, enabling domestic and international exports. From a time when strawberries were discarded due to lack of buyers, the region now attracts 28 major companies — including Reliance Industries and Big Bazaar — directly sourcing from farmers. Cultivation expanded dramatically from 135 acres in 1993 to nearly 3,500 acres today.
• Bhilare encouraged diversification, introducing blueberries, raspberries and mulberries to local farmers. As Chairman of the Mahabaleshwar Tehsil Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Cooperative Marketing Organisation and Vice President of the All India Strawberry Grower Association, he continues to guide growers. Kisan Bhilare is not just a progressive farmer — he is the architect of Mahabaleshwar’s strawberry revolution.

• Today, the green cover of vegetables foreign to India spread across the farms of Ghodegaon Inamvasti (Pune district) stands as a result of the perseverance and vision of Dr Vilas Nathuram Kale. After completing his B.Sc. in Pune and earning a doctoral degree in organic chemistry from Canada, he chose to return to his village instead of settling abroad.
• During visits to five-star hotels in Mumbai and Pune, he questioned why vegetables like iceberg lettuce and broccoli were sourced from faraway places. He surveyed buyers and confirmed that hotels would purchase fresh, farm-direct produce if it was reliable and cost-effective.
• Initial challenges included climate suitability, seed quality and entering hotel supply chains. Dr Kale continuously experimented with new varieties and adopted modern farming practices, refusing to relent despite early setbacks.
• His farm today produces nearly 90 varieties of exotic vegetables, including iceberg lettuce, broccoli, chicory, zucchini, red romaine, leeks, baby carrots, fennel, rosemary, habanero and the Chinese master cable pepper. These crops are grown through precise control of weather, temperature and humidity.
• Vegetables are harvested strictly as per hotel orders and supplied directly, ensuring freshness and quality. For over 30 years, his produce has gone from Indian soil straight to five-star hotel kitchens, allowing foreign visitors to enjoy vegetables from their home countries grown locally. Dr Vilas Kale has proven that agriculture is a blend of science, innovation and market understanding.

• In Atwada village of Jalgaon district, Vishal Rameshwar Agarwal, a mechanical engineer, applies technical expertise to agriculture. He tracks temperature, humidity, wind speed and rainfall forecasts to make informed farming decisions.
• Atwada in Rawer tehsil (Jalgaon district), known as India’s ‘banana capital’ contributing nearly 16% of national production, has a hot and dry tropical savanna climate with moderate rainfall — conditions not naturally ideal for bananas. Through climate monitoring and controlled practices, Vishal has achieved optimal banana yields in challenging conditions.
• He cultivates banana, cotton, tur, papaya and gram using modern techniques including tissue-cultured banana seedlings, mulching, drip and frost irrigation, bud injection and an automatic weather station. He also developed runoff water storage systems and ensured rainwater conservation by deepening drains, refilling wells and constructing horizontal check dams.
• To stabilise farmers during falling banana prices in the COVID period, he established Maxxfresh Agro Farmer Producer Company Limited, uniting 350 farmers to strengthen exports. Banana exports from Jalgaon increased from just five containers in 2006 to nearly 10,000 containers in the last financial year, with his contribution playing a key role.
• After studying plantations in Tamil Nadu and visiting Israel, Philippines and Thailand, Vishal explored new markets including Russia — the world’s largest banana importer — where Indian bananas had yet to penetrate significantly. His larger vision extends beyond personal success: positioning India as a major agricultural exporter rather than an importer.

Sports

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  Aditi Swami Archer, Satara
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  Aman Mokhade Cricket, Nagpur
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  Ganga Kadam Visually impaired cricketer, Solapur
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  Sachin Khilari Paralympian, Shot Put, Sangli
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  Sarvesh Kushare Athletics, Nashik

Aditi Gopichand Swami is a leading archer in Maharashtra. Aditi had won the gold medal in compound archery in the World Archery Championship in 2023. Similarly, she became the first Indian archer to win the gold medal in senior archery championship. She was also the youngest player to win a gold medal in the world championship (after 2006). Aditi won gold medals in the team category in three world championships at Shanghai in China, Yecheon in Korea and Antalya in Turkey in 2024. She also went on to win the gold medal in mixed team category in the World Trophy Championship that year. The Indian government has honoured Aditi with the coveted Arjuna Award.

Vidarbha's Amar Mokhade has rocked the domestic cricket season of 2025-26. He debuted in First Class cricket in the match against Jammu and Kashmir in 2022. He helped Vidarbha team win Vijay Hazare Trophy of ODIs for the first time while performing consistently as an opener. He also equalled the record of completion of fastest 1,000 runs in List A cricket during this year's Vijay Hazare Trophy tournament. Aman has also left his mark in the current Ranji Trophy and is presently ranked fourth among highest scorers in the current season. Aman has scored 760 runs with an average of 76 in seven matches in current Ranji season till now and smashed 3 centuries and 3 half centuries. He has scored a best innings of 183 runs.

Ganga Kadam is the vice-captain of the Indian blind women’s cricket team. Ganga made an important contribution to India's win in the first Blind Women's T20 World Cup held last year. She played a crucial role in India's World Cup triumph against Sri Lanka by taking a crucial wicket while dismissing 5 batters. Her main strengths are aggressive batting and agile fielding. Ganga played a decisive role for India in this World Cup, scoring a remarkable innings of 131 runs. Ganga was felicitated by many dignitaries, including Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis after India's historic world championship title. Born into a farming family, Ganga faced visual impairment and social obstacles from a young age, but achieved great heights in the field of sports through determination, hard work and self-confidence.

Sachin Khilari has given a remarkable performance as a shot putter for India in paralympics. Sachin who has performed well in many international championships, represents India in F-46 category. Sachin won gold medal in World Para Athletics Championship in 2024 and won silver medal in Paris Paralympic the same year. Sachin narrowly missed the bronze medal in the Para Athletics Championship held in 2025 and had to settle with fourth place. Indian government honoured Sachin with Arjuna Award in 2025.

Sarvesh Kushare, who hails from Niphad tehsil of Nashik district, has made the Indian tricolour proud at the international level in high jump event. Sarvesh was the first Indian high jumper to enter the final round in the World Athletics Championship held in 2025. He jumped 2.28 metres to finish sixth in the final round. He was also the first Indian high jumper to qualify for the Paris Olympics in the year 2024. Sarvesh has also won a bronze medal in Asian Championship (2023) and gold medal in South Asian Championship (2019).

Medical / Mumbai

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  Dr. Avneesh Saklani Colorectal Surgeon, Fortis Hospital
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  Dr. Gautam Bhansali Physician, Bombay Hospital
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  Dr. Jatin Kothari, Nanavati Hospital Nephrologist
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  Dr. Nupur Nerurkar ENT Specialist, Bombay Hospital
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  Dr. Pritam Samant Ophthalmologist, Hinduja Hospital

*A renowned colorectal (robotic) pelvic oncology surgeon with over two decades of experience in the field.
* Completed surgical oncology residency at Tata Memorial Cancer Centre from 1996 to 2000.
* Internationally recognised for specialised expertise in robotic and laparoscopic surgeries.
* Trained at leading cancer treatment centres in India and the United Kingdom.
* After a fellowship in laparoscopic colorectal surgery, worked for one year as a robotic colorectal fellow at Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea.
* Previously associated with Tata Memorial Hospital.
* Currently director of surgical oncology at Fortis Hospital, Mulund.
* Recognised as a pioneer of robotic surgical oncology in India.
* Special expertise and experience in colorectal cancer, peritoneal tumours, and advanced treatments such as Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) and Pressurized Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy (PIPAC).
* Has performed more than 10,000 successful cancer surgeries to date.
* Over 350 research papers published in international journals.
* Delivered more than 200 lectures worldwide.
* Serves on the editorial and reviewer boards of several prestigious international medical journals.
 

* Specialist in Covid, dengue, viral diseases, tuberculosis (TB), HIV, fever, malaria, and other infectious diseases.
* Head of the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, Mumbai committee.
* Guides two postgraduate medical students every year at Bombay Hospital.
* Through the ‘Golden Hour Foundation’, spreads awareness on how, when, and to whom Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation  (CPR) should be administered.
* Conducted more than 1,500 CPR awareness camps across the country.
* Achieved a Guinness World Record in 2016 for the highest number of diabetic eye screenings.
* Provided free online treatment to more than 8,000 Covid patients; did not charge any fees for two years.
* Through Golden Hour Foundation and other NGOs, facilitated free Covid vaccination worth Rs 3 crore in Mumbai slum areas.
* The song ‘CPR Do’, sung by Shaan and written by Manoj Muntashir to spread CPR awareness, was launched by the Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis.
* Chief coordinator of the anti-drug awareness initiative ‘Elevate the Real High.’
* Published more than ten research papers in national and international medical journals.
* Academic board member of the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.
* Honorary physician to the Governor of Maharashtra.
* Honorary physician to Mumbai Police.
 

* Worked as full-time consultant and section co-ordinator in nephrology and kidney transplantation at the Hinduja Hospital group.
* Working as Principal Director of the nephrology department at Nanavati Max hospital for the past several years.
* Co-founder of ‘Apex Kidney Care’ in 2007, India’s first social-enterprise dialysis service organisation aimed at providing high-quality, affordable dialysis.
* Over the past 18 years, the organisation has successfully conducted more than 5.7 million dialysis sessions across 230+ centres in 12 states in India.
* It is India’s second-largest haemodialysis service organisation.
* Performed more than 2,000 kidney transplants, including 5 domino transplants (the first two in Asia) and over 80 kidney swap transplants.
* Case reports published in the British Medical Journal (UK).
* Provided over 3,500 hours of free medical service over 22 years.
* Conducted more than 30,000 free nephrology and kidney transplant consultations.
* Published over 50 research papers.
* Presented more than 100 abstracts at national and international conferences.
 

* India’s first woman doctor to work on transgender voice (trans voice).
* In 2003, under the Har-Gobind Fellowship, received specialised training in laryngology at Vanderbilt University Medical Centre, Harvard University, and Mount Sinai.
* Established a voice clinic while serving as associate professor at Sion Hospital, Mumbai.
* Working in the subspecialty of laryngology since 2004. Currently head of the Voice and Swallowing Centre at Bombay Hospital.
* The only Indian laryngologist to have received fellowships from both the American Broncho-Esophagological Association and the American Laryngological Association.
* In May 2024, became the first and only Indian to receive the Presidential Citation from the American Laryngological Association at Chicago.
* Invited in 2022 to Berlin as a founding member of the International Association of TransVoice Surgeons.
* The Association was established by 12 transvoice surgeons worldwide, with India represented by Dr Nerurkar.
* Has been performing transvoice surgeries for the past 15 years.
* Since the past year, has introduced a low-cost transvoice surgery package for economically weaker trans women at Bombay Hospital, providing surgery and speech therapy completely free of cost.
 

* Retina surgeon with 27 years of experience.
* Completed retina fellowship at Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai.
* Served as associate professor for 19 years at Sir J J Hospital, Grant Medical College.
* Retina consultant for 22 years at P D Hinduja Hospital and Research Centre.
* Performed more than 20,000 retina surgeries and over 30,000 laser treatments.
* Former president of the Bombay Ophthalmologists’ Association.
* Former scientific president of the Maharashtra Ophthalmic Society.
* Recipient of the highest scientific honour of the Maharashtra Ophthalmic Society – the V K Chitnis Oration Award.
* Recipient of the Best Honorary Surgeon Award from Sir J J Hospital/Grant Medical College, Mumbai.
* Special recognition for outstanding work in the treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in premature babies.
* Published more than 20 peer-reviewed research papers in national and international medical journals.
* Author of several books and book chapters on ophthalmology and vitreo-retinal diseases.
* Organised and conducted multiple instruction courses at national and international scientific conferences.

Medical - Government / Maharashtra

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  Dr. Aarti Kinikar Pediatric Specialist, Sassoon Hospital, Pune
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  Dr. Arvind Gaikwad Public Health Medicine Specialist, State Cancer Institute, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
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  Dr. Avinash Gutte Radiologist, Sir J. J. Hospital, Mumbai
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  Dr. Lalita Patil Pathologist, Nair Hospital, Mumbai
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  Dr. Sushant Meshram Respiratory Specialist, GMC, Nagpur

• Deputy Superintendent and Professor & Head of Department, Pediatrics. For the past 40 years, teaching and research in various government medical colleges in Maharashtra.
•  In 2017, established a 59-bed state-of-the-art Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Sassoon Hospital. Every year, 3,000 to 4,000 critically ill newborns are given life.
• Took initiative to start the DM Neonatology super-specialty course. Since 2017, state-level training for neonatal care. Thousands of nurses have been trained.
• Established national training centers for BLS and PALS, providing CPR training to 5,000 citizens. Developed the “Indigenous Bubble CPAP” ventilator and patented it, saving thousands of children’s lives during ventilator shortages.
• Established a “Center of Excellence” for HIV, TB, COVID, and clinical genetics in children. Since 2010, more than 300 mothers have benefited from thalassemia diagnostic facilities in the government sector.
• In the field of genetics, for the first time in the world, discovered a new genetic mutation variant related to neonatal transient diabetes mellitus. Established a human milk bank for prematurely born infants.

• Since 2012, served as Special Officer at the State Cancer Institute in Ch. Sambhajinagar. From 2006 to 2010, was In-Charge Officer at the Rural Health Training Center, Paithan.
•  In 2015, signed a memorandum of understanding with Tata Memorial Hospital. Started expert exchange programs for doctor training. Procured a Bhabhatron-2 radiotherapy machine for the institute.
•  In 2016, played an important role in obtaining recognition for the State Cancer Institute. Presented the institute’s work in programs of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in New Delhi.
• For strengthening the institute, a grant of ₹96.7 crore was approved. Expanded the institute from 100 beds to 300 beds. Started state-of-the-art facilities such as True Beam Linear Accelerator, 128-slice CT scan, 3 Tesla MRI, and Digital Mammography.
• Started an independent 30-bed Palliative Medicine Department. Played a key role in providing a Robotic Surgery Unit. Participated in a study visit to Assam to examine cancer service models, based on which the ‘MahaCare Cancer Foundation’ was established under the leadership of the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Serving at Grant Government Medical College & Sir J .J. Group of Hospitals since 2005.
Played a key role in establishing the Interventional Radiology Unit in 2007.
Performed over 15,000 interventional procedures, including peripheral angioplasty, genitourinary, and gastrointestinal interventions.
Conducted more than 3,000 complex neurovascular procedures such as aneurysm embolization, brain AVM embolization, and mechanical thrombectomy for stroke. 
Treated over 70 complex aortic aneurysm cases, including fenestration and hybrid procedures.
Mentored DM students in more than 4,000 procedures.
Prepared approximately 18,000 radiograph reports, 5,000 ultrasonography (including Doppler), 2,500 CT scan reports, and over 300 MRI reports.
Published more than 12 international research papers in Interventional Radiology.
Published over 13 rare case reports.
Contributed significantly to medical education by serving on curriculum development committees for B Sc Paramedical (Radiography) and Fellow of National Board (FNB, Neuro Interventional Radiology) programmes.

Over 20 years of continuous academic and pathology service at leading tertiary government medical institutions in Mumbai.
Specialisation in Breast and Gynaecological Pathology: Diagnosis, research, and reporting of complex breast and gynaecological diseases.
Reported over 1,200 breast disease cases, including several complex cases.
Active member of the Bombay Breast Group.
Diagnosed more than 1,500 gynaecological cases.
Diagnosed over 5,000 cancer patients, enabling targeted treatment.
Blood bank services: Quality Control, NABH-compliant procedures, and transfusion safety.
First to obtain NABH accreditation for a Municipal Corporation Blood Bank.
Facilitated blood supply to over 35,000 patients during tenure.
Cytopathology: Conducted over 5,000 cervical PAP screening tests.
Expert panel member for cytopathology reporting.
Diagnosed more than 15,000 pathology specimens during tenure.
University examiner and guide for 10 MD Pathology research dissertations.
Teacher and examiner for MBBS, MD Pathology, DNB Pathology, BPMT, and PGDMLT courses for the past 10 years.
NABL and NABH Assessor for over 50 laboratory and hospital evaluations.

• For the past three decades, treating and teaching respiratory diseases. Started the first “Sleep Medicine” department in a government hospital. Treated and conducted research on more than 5,000 patients.
• Guided 44 postgraduate and diploma students so far. Extensive research on tuberculosis, asthma, sleep apnea, respiratory infections, COVID-19, and lung diseases.
• Principal investigator of more than 25 clinical trials, including studies on Omalizumab, Dupilumab, Convalescent Plasma, COVID vaccine, and asthma treatments.
• Research published in national and international journals such as “Clinical Infectious Diseases,” “BMC Infectious Diseases,” “European Respiratory Journal,” and “Sleep Science.”
• Member of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. President of Pulmo and Sleep Meet, National Conference. President of the National Chest Diseases Conference.
• Since 2012, Research Advisor to the National Institute of Miners’ Health, Ministry of Mines, Government of India. Awarded by the Director General of Health Services, Government of India. Honored as India’s Inspirational Chest Physician in June 2024.

Medical / Rest of Maharashtra

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  Dr. Dyandeo Chopde Anatomy and Genetics Specialist, Nashik
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  Dr. Hemant Phatale Endocrinologist, Samrat Endocrine Institute, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar
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  Dr. Kapil Zirpe Neurocritical Care, Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune
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  Dr. Neeraj Aadkar Orthopedic Surgeon, Saishree Vitalize Hospital, Aundh, Pune
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  Dr. Sushama Deshmukh Gynecologist and Infertility Specialist, Getwell Multispeciality and Research Center, Nagpur

• At SMBT Medical College, Dhamangaon, Nashik, teaching as Professor in the Department of Anatomy. For 22 years, working on rare genetic disorders.
• At SMBT Medical College, Dhamangaon, Nashik, teaching as Professor in the Department of Anatomy. For 22 years, working on rare genetic disorders.
• For the past 20 years, helping individuals with Down syndrome and their families through various empowerment programs. Providing free weekly counseling to 300 families.
• Delivered more than 200 lectures on genetics for the general public. Author of the book “Chromosomal Variations” published by Scholar Press, Germany.
• For the past 25 years, teaching genetics and embryology to MBBS and PG students in medical colleges.
• Training doctors in rare genetic disorders (online). Through a structured 12-month program, approximately 120 doctors have been trained so far.
• Every year on “World Down Syndrome Day,” conducting parent empowerment programs, special health check-up camps, parent-expert interactions, and parent-to-parent dialogues.

• Serving at Samrat Endocrine Institute.
• Former President of Maharashtra Endocrine Society – 2024.
• Chairperson of AIAROCON 2018 (National Obesity Conference, National Obesity Council).
• Honored as a Legend of India on Doctor’s Day. Award presented by Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
• Faculty in the “SCOPE” program recognized by the World Obesity Federation (2018–2020).
• Faculty at Asia-Oceania Obesity Congress in 2009 and 2025.
• Expert Faculty in National Obesity Council, National RSSDI, ESICON, and various state and regional medical councils.
• Numerous research publications in indexed journals.
•  Research publications on diabetes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Established the “Unique Childhood Obesity Center” in 2006.

• Serving as Director of the Neuro-Trauma Intensive Care Unit (NTU) at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune.
• Over the past 30 years, treated approximately 65,000 critically ill patients. Treated more than 4,500 patients on mechanical ventilation (mechanical ventilator).
• Successfully treated over 3,000 critically ill COVID-19 patients during both waves.
• n In 2013, awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Indian College of Critical Care Medicine (FICCM); in 2016, Honorary Fellowship of the Society of Critical Care Medicine, USA (FCCM).
• In 2022, awarded Honorary Fellowship of the Society of Neuro Critical Care (FNSNCC); in 2025, Fellowship of Neuro Critical Care (FNCS).
• President of Sepsis Forum Society (SF), India; President of Association of SARC Critical Care Societies (SACCR); former Dean, Indian College of Critical Care Medicine.
• More than 170 research articles published in national and international journals.

• Chairman – SaiShree Vitalife Hospital, Aundh, Pune. Former President, Pune Orthopedic Society. After PG training, completed specialized fellowship training in Spain and Australia.
• Over 22 years of surgical experience. Advanced training in arthroscopy and arthroplasty across various joints. With Team SaiShree, performed 35,000 successful surgeries.
• More than 10,000 joint replacement surgeries. Over 1,000 joint replacements performed using automatic robotic systems. Considered the most experienced and first of its kind in Maharashtra.
• Honored for starting India’s first fully automated robotic joint replacement system. Performed India’s first uncemented bilateral total knee replacement surgery.
• Successfully introduced Maharashtra’s first “Condranet Graft Net” technique (cartilage repair). Founder of the “Spreading Smiles” initiative. Free cleft lip, palate, facial, and OM surgery for underprivileged children. Free orthopedic health check-up camps for senior citizens and corporate organizations.
• Member: American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopedic Sports Medicine.

• Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Gatewell Multi-Speciality and Research Center. In-charge at Deshmukh Hospital, Nagpur. Hysteroscopy and IVF consultant for the past 25 years.
• Director of the Central India Test Tube Baby Center. Since 2004, started IVF services, bringing the joy of parenthood to 10,000 couples. More than 4,000 gynecological problems are accurately diagnosed and treated through hysteroscopy.
• Successfully completed over 1,000 test-tube baby procedures. Main area of research is hysteroscopy; invented the medical device “Sush Intra-Uterine Balloon Catheter” for treatment of intra-uterine adhesions (adhesion of tissues inside the uterus).
•  In 2014, organized Nagpur’s first-ever global “Nagpur Hysteroscopy Carnival,” putting the city on the world map. Experts from the USA, Spain, Israel, Italy, and Egypt attended.
•  In 2017, invited as faculty in Barcelona. Invited to Barcelona every two years. Called to Italy (Bologna), Israel, and other locations for advanced training. Appointed as “Ambassador” for the HARTUS congress held in Rome, Italy.

Business

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  Kalika Steel Ghanshyamdas Goyal, Founder & Managing Director
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  Rishabh Instruments Ltd Mr. Narendra Goliya, Executive Chairman
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  Cooper Industries Mr. Farrokh Nariman Cooper, Chairman & Managing Director
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  KALURAM FOOD PRODUCTS PVT. LTD. Mr. Siddharth Shivprakash Ruhatiya, Managing Director.
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  Paras Group Pemraj Manakchand Bothara, Managing Director

Year of Incorporation: 2002
Revenue (FY25): Rs. 1458 crores
Business Overview
Kalika Steels is a proudly Maharashtrian enterprise that has evolved into one of India’s most respected manufacturers of high-quality TMT bars. Established in 2003 with a modest production capacity of 25,000 tons per annum, the company has grown steadily and responsibly to achieve a capacity of 4,00,000 tons per annum today. This remarkable scale-up reflects not just business growth, but a relentless pursuit of quality, technology, and trust.
Kalika is among the few steel plants in India equipped with the latest Siemens VAI rolling mill technology, enabling precision manufacturing and world-class product consistency. Our processes are deeply quality-oriented, supported by rigorous testing protocols and automated systems that ensure every bar meets stringent structural standards.
Today, Kalika TMT bars are widely used in major infrastructure projects across Maharashtra and neighbouring states including Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, and Rajasthan. From highways and bridges to residential and industrial developments, our steel forms the backbone of progress.
With a workforce of more than 700 direct and indirect employees, Kalika Steels represents the entrepreneurial strength of Maharashtra—combining advanced technology, customer-focused processes, and ethical business practices to build structures that stand strong for generations. Problem Statement – What challenge are you addressing?
One of the most pressing challenges facing the world today is climate change. Global warming is no longer a distant concern—it is a lived reality affecting economies, ecosystems, and communities. Traditionally, the steel industry has been viewed as a major contributor to carbon emissions, with conventional steel production generating approximately 2 to 2.2 tons of CO₂ per ton of steel.
Kalika Steels has consciously chosen to address this challenge by adopting the recycling route of steel manufacturing. Instead of relying on virgin raw materials, we recycle end-of-life scrap steel and transform it into high-quality TMT bars. This approach significantly reduces environmental impact and conserves natural resources.
Our commitment to sustainability has earned us a prestigious 5-Star Green Steel Rating from NISST and the Ministry of Steel, with emissions reduced to less than 1.6 tons of CO₂ per ton of steel produced—substantially lower than traditional methods.
Moreover, our manufacturing process is designed to be near zero-waste. The slag generated during steelmaking is processed and reused as a sustainable alternative to river sand, reducing ecological degradation. Fume dust extracted during melting, rich in zinc content, is recycled for zinc production. At Kalika, sustainability is not a compliance requirement—it is a responsibility we embrace for Maharashtra and future generations. Key Differentiator – What sets your company apart?
Kalika Steels stands apart because it seamlessly blends advanced technology, environmental responsibility, and value-driven leadership into a single integrated vision. We are not merely steel manufacturers—we are builders of sustainable progress.
Our adoption of advanced Siemens VAI rolling mill technology places us among a select group of Indian steel producers operating at global manufacturing standards. Automation, precision engineering, and stringent quality testing ensure that every TMT bar reflects structural strength and reliability.
However, technology alone does not define us. Sustainability is deeply embedded in our business philosophy. While the industry debates the future of green steel, Kalika has already implemented it—through scrap-based production, reduced carbon emissions, zero-waste initiatives, and circular resource utilization.
Equally important is our people-first and customer-centric approach. With over 700 individuals contributing directly and indirectly, we have built a culture rooted in integrity, accountability, and long-term relationships. Our consistent supply to major infrastructure projects across multiple states has earned trust that goes beyond transactions.
Ultimately, Kalika’s differentiator lies in its balance—combining Maharashtra’s entrepreneurial spirit with global standards, building not just stronger structures, but a cleaner and more responsible industrial future.

• Year of Incorporation : 06.10.1982
• Revenue (FY25) : 720 Cr
• Business Overview
• Rishabh Group is a global leader in energy efficiency solutions, specializing in  electrical automation, metering and instrumentation devices. We are renowned for our analog panel meters and are among the top global manufacturers of low-voltage current transformers. Our subsidiary, Lumel Alucast, provide high-precision aluminium high-pressure die-casting (HPDC)  solutions for industries such as automotive and flow meter production. With a network of over 350 authorized dealers and operations in more than 100 countries, we maintain a strong global presence. We are supported by five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in India, Poland, and China, with seven accredited R&D centres to drive continuous development in products, processes

Year of Incorporation: 1982
Revenue (FY25) – 744.20 Cr.
Business Overview: Behind 100+ years of ingenious engineering is one belief – there’s no small cog in the wheel. Look under the hood of a fancy set of wheels, behind a glitzy mall, or inside the belly of a marine vessel, the chances are that you’ll find a Cooper product. The Cooper Group was founded by Sir D. B. Cooper in Satara over 100 years ago. Starting first with an iron plough manufactured in India and the group graduated to making India’s first diesel engine in 1922. Over the years, Cooper has transformed into an internationally reputed organization known for its quality-centric, customer-focused, value-driven way of working and socially responsible approach to business. Today, Cooper Corp, led by Chairman and Managing Director Mr. Farrokh N. Cooper, is renowned for its innovations and engineering excellence and is a leading manufacturer of engine components, world-class engines, gas and diesel gensets and tractors. With its strong foundation and enduring legacy, Cooper Corp. is set for a period of ambitious growth. The company aims to reach even bigger milestones by setting up new factories and launching cutting-edge products that not only meet but surpass customer expectations. Cooper Corp. exports to over 40+ countries including USA, UK, Russia, Malaysia, Sierra Leone, Ethiopia, Uganda, Oman, Nepal, Qatar, Kenya, Vietnam, Panama, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Ukraine among others. Exports make up to 60% of the production and includes prestigious companies as long-standing customers. Cooper Corp’s. commitment to quality, service and product innovation has consistently kept pace with changing market needs worldwide. The company’s rapid strides in the global market bear testimony to this fact.
Problem Statement – What challenge are you addressing? – The automobile manufacturing sector currently addressing multiple critical challenges: I. Increasing power and energy costs impacting overall production cost, II. Rising wages and statutory labour expenses.
Key Differentiator – What sets your company apart?
Despite operating in a semi-urban location and facing challenges such as rising power costs, increasing wages, stringent quality standards, and skilled manpower constraints, our organization differentiates itself through the following core strengths:
I. 100 Years of Legacy & Trust – Backed by a century-old heritage of the Cooper Industries Group, we operate with strong values, long-term stability, and a future-focused vision.
II. Local Employment Commitment (98%) – Nearly 98% of our workforce is hired locally, demonstrating our strong commitment to regional development despite geographical disadvantages.
III. Deep-Rooted CSR Culture – Our association with society began long before the CSR Act, reflecting over 100 years of community engagement and responsible growth.
IV. Largest Employer in the Region – As the biggest company in the town, we positively influence more than 7,000 individuals, including employees and community members, through active CSR and development initiatives.
V. Strategic Association with Indian Railways – For over 25 years, we have supported indigenous locomotive programs by supplying critical components, contributing to national self-reliance.
VI. Strong OEM & Diversified Business Presence – We manufacture DG Sets, have expanded into the tractor segment, supplying components to key customers, ensuring business stability and vertical integration.
VII. Advanced Foundry Capabilities & Market Leadership – With expertise in three foundry technologies — Sand Casting, Centrifugal Casting, and Aluminium Casting— we are the largest CI liner manufacturer in India, strengthening our leadership in the automotive and industrial segments.
Through legacy, localization, technological capability, and community integration, we transform manufacturing challenges into sustainable competitive advantages.

• Kaluram Food Products Private Limited is a private limited company The company is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of edible oils and related food products, including refined soybean oil and other soya-based products.
• It operates under brands such as Vitthal and is part of the Ruhatiya Group. serves markets across Maharashtra and other regions of India.

Founded in 1968, this is a major manufacturer of plumbing, piping, and household plastic products with over 1,900+ products and 9 manufacturing plants. It specializes in PVC pipes, SWR drainage systems, and fittings.

Start Up

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  Pilgrim (Heavenly Secrets Pvt Ltd) Anurag Kedia co-founder Gagandeep Makker co-founder
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  Taural India Mr. Bharat Gite, Founder& CEO, Taural India Pvt.Ltd.
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  Superbottoms Pallavi Utagi, Founder and CEO
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  The Souled Store Vedang Patel, Co- Founder of The Souled Store
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  Snapmint Credit Advisory Private Limited Nalin Agrawal Co-founder Abhineet Sawa Co-founder Anil Gelra Co-founder

Year of Incorporation: 2019 
Total Capital Raised: INR 295 cr
Revenue (FY25): INR 408 cr
Business Overview:  Pilgrim, a pioneering digital-native beauty brand, is redefining India's beauty landscape. Launched in 2020, Pilgrim swiftly captured the hearts of modern consumers with its innovative, world ingredients-focused approach. The brand's philosophy centres on discovering beauty secrets from around the world and blending them with cutting-edge science to deliver effective, accessible products. Pilgrim's diverse portfolio of 250+ products, spanning skincare, haircare and colour cosmetics, caters to a nationwide audience through its website, app, and major e-commerce platforms. Built on transparency and quality, the brand has earned strong trust, serving over 10 million customers daily, and is now expanding into international markets, including the US, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. With a gross Annual Run Rate (ARR) exceeding ₹1000 crore and a rapidly expanding retail presence, Pilgrim is poised for continued growth. For more information: discoverpilgrim.com
What Problem Are We Solving? Making global, effective beauty solutions delightful, accessible and trustworthy for Indian consumers, combining ingredient transparency, proven claims and affordable price points. Pilgrim was built with a simple yet powerful belief that the world’s best beauty secrets deserve to reach every doorstep. Across cultures and continents, there exist time-tested rituals and breakthrough ingredients that have transformed skin and hair for generations. The brand’s purpose is to discover these world beauty secrets, combine them with modern dermatological science, and deliver them through clean and effective products. The  Pilgrim Tribe, as they call themselves, has discovered glow-inducing White Lotus and Rice Water from Korea, powerful Vitamin C from Australian Kakadu Plum, hydrating Squalane from Spanish olives, anti-ageing Red Vine from France among other world beauty secrets. 
What is the differentiating factor? Pilgrim differentiates itself through its proprietary global ingredient discovery and adaptation model, identifying proven beauty active ingredients from across the world and reformulating them for Indian skin and hair needs with science-backed efficacy. Operating at the intersection of nature and dermatological science, the brand focuses on performance-led formulations, transparent claims, and accessible pricing. Pilgrim is also PETA-certified vegan and cruelty-free, reinforcing its commitment to ethical beauty and responsible innovation. What further sets Pilgrim apart is its digital-first, creator-powered ecosystem that drives rapid consumer education, trust-building, and high repeat purchase at scale. This combination of global innovation, ethical standards, local adaptation, and a high-performance growth engine enables Pilgrim to compete effectively in a highly competitive beauty landscape while sustaining strong consumer loyalty.

Year of Incorporation: - 2016
Revenue (FY25): - 315Crore
Business Overview:
Taural India is one of India’s leading manufacturers of large, intricate aluminum sand castings, serving critical sectors such as energy, defense, aerospace, healthcare, marine, railways, and robotics.
Founded in Pune, Maharashtra and completing a decade of operations this year, Taural India was established as a joint venture with Thoni Alutec group of companies, a market leader in aluminum casting technology based in Germany & Poland. This collaboration brought European metallurgical expertise, advanced manufacturing systems and globally benchmarked processes to India, creating a world-class sand-casting capability within the country.
With its recent expansion to Supa, Ahilya Nagar, Taural India’s total manufacturing footprint now exceeds 35 acres. The ₹500 crore Supa facility significantly enhances production capacity, which is projected to increase fourfold, taking the company’s total FDI inflow to over ₹800 crore.
From design optimization to final assembly, Taural India offers an integrated, end-to-end solution under one roof. Today, it is among the largest and fastest-scaling aluminum sand casting players in Maharashtra: Manufacturing in India, for the World. Approximately 18% of its production is exported to markets including the United States, Europe, Japan, and the Middle East.
Under the leadership of Bharat Gite, Taural India has evolved into a globally competitive manufacturing enterprise rooted in sustainability, indigenization, and technological excellence.

Problem Statement – What challenge are you addressing?
India has long aspired to be a global manufacturing powerhouse. Yet in high-precision segments, particularly large and intricate aluminum sand-casting components, the country remained dependent on imports for strategic applications.
Despite producing aluminum at scale, India lacked the advanced technical capability and integrated ecosystem required to manufacture complex castings at global standards. There was limited domestic expertise in advanced sand-casting processes, no established ecosystem for large-format precision engineering-based foundry infrastructure, and a shortage of globally trained metallurgical talent.
As a result, critical components for defense, aerospace, railways, healthcare and energy were sourced from international markets.
Building this capability in India required more than infrastructure. It demanded the establishment of globally benchmarked quality systems, development of specialized skills from the ground up, integration of advanced automation and process control, and earning the trust of highly regulated global industries.
Taural India addressed this structural gap by creating a world-class foundry ecosystem in Maharashtra, enabling import substitution, strengthening indigenization, and demonstrating that India can deliver complex, global-grade manufacturing for both domestic and international markets.

Key Differentiator – What Sets Your Company Apart?
◦ Make in India, for the World
With European-grade process integration, advanced automation, and globally benchmarked quality systems, Taural India delivers international standards entirely from India. The company combines global technology with Indian execution, driving indigenization while exporting to markets including the United States, Europe, Japan and the Middle East – positioning India as a credible global hub for manufacturing.
◦ Driving Indigenization and Reducing Import Dependence
The company has brought cutting-edge expertise from Germany and Poland to India. With this transfer of global know-how, Taural India is transforming India’s metallurgical and foundry industries – driving indigenization, enabling import substitution, and ensuring global-quality standards in local production.
◦ Specialization in Large & Intricate Aluminum Sand Castings
Taural India operates in one of the most technically demanding segments of the casting industry: large, intricate, and complex aluminum sand castings. Taural India has built focused depth in this segment with deep metallurgical expertise, precision process control, and structural reliability. Today, Taural India is recognized among the leading integrated aluminum sand-casting foundries in India.
◦ One-Stop Integrated Foundry
Taural India offers a fully integrated, end-to-end solution from casting design optimization to machining and finishing. This enables them to enhance quality control, reduce lead times, ensure traceability, and strengthen global competitiveness while adhering to sustainability best practices.
◦ Aluminium as a Strategic Enabler
Aluminum is central to lightweighting, durability, recyclability, and energy efficiency across industries. Taural India’s capabilities enable efficiency and long-term sustainability in high- performance applications across sectors.
◦ Ecosystem Creation Beyond Metro Hubs
Through its expansion into Supa, Ahilyanagar, and focus on Tier II/III industrial growth, Taural India is decentralizing advanced manufacturing. The company is building skilled talent pipelines, strengthening local supplier networks and creating structured employment. opportunities, strengthening Maharashtra’s industrial capability beyond metropolitan clusters.

Year of Incorporation: 2018
No of Employees: 105
Revenue (FY25): 85 CR  Business Overview: 
SuperBottoms is a brand of reusable and sustainable baby cloth diapers and other products that are better for baby and the planet.SuperBottoms was born out of a need for a safer, eco-friendly alternative to disposable diapers—products that are laden with chemicals and contribute significantly to landfill waste. The brand pioneered UNO Cloth Diapers, India’s first and only organic cotton reusable diaper, providing parents with a sustainable choice that is gentle on babies and kind to the planet. Building on this commitment to sustainability, SuperBottoms expanded its range to include thoughtfully designed baby & kids bottomwear and mom care products, ensuring that every essential is safe, reusable, and eco-conscious.Since its inception, SuperBottoms has prevented over 750 million disposable diapers from ending up in landfills,Saving 150 billion liters of water, Eliminating 30,000 metric tons of plastic waste,Reduced CO₂ emissions by ~187,500 metric tons championing a zero-waste parenting movement. With 20 lakh+ parents trusting and loving SuperBottoms, the brand continues to lead the way in eco-conscious, reusable baby care solutions.  Backed by leading investors such as DSG, Saama, Lok. SuperBottoms also has leading actress and mother, Alia Bhatt as their investor and brand ambassador. Going ahead, SuperBottoms plans to continue to build their brand in cloth diapering and related categories with focus on solving the plastic diapering wastage problem. SuperBottoms has cultivated a thriving community of over 400K+ parents, making it India’s largest closed Facebook group for parents and the biggest parenting community on WhatsApp. The SuperBottoms Parents Tribe has been instrumental in normalizing cloth diapering in India, busting myths, and making eco-friendly parenting effortless and accessible. Within this community, experts in lactation, nutrition, fitness, and more provide invaluable support, enriching the parenting experience for all members.  Problem Statement – What challenge are you addressing? 
India’s diapering ecosystem has long forced parents into a compromise  between convenience and responsibility. Disposable diapers offer ease but raise concerns around rashes, chemical exposure, and landfill waste. Traditional cloth nappies are safe and sustainable, yet impractical for modern lifestyles.
SuperBottoms was created to eliminate this dilemma by combining the goodness of cloth with the convenience of disposables by innovating India’s #1 Cloth Diaper for babies and  enabling truly Zero Compromise Baby Care.
Today, we are thoughtfully expanding this philosophy across bottomwear for Kids up to 12 years of age: Padded Underwear for stress-free potty training, India’s first Dry Feel Langot - reimagining the traditional essential for modern parents, SuperSoft bamboo underwear for everyday comfort, and Period underwear for mothers - building a sustainable, skin-friendly ecosystem for every stage of motherhood and childhood Key Differentiator – What sets your company apart?
SuperBottoms is not just a product company, we are category creators. We disrupted one of the most entrenched FMCG categories in India by making reusable cloth diapers aspirational, high-performance, and mainstream. While others chose convenience at the cost of comfort & sustainability, we engineered products that deliver both  with patented innovations, Dry Feel technology adapted to Indian climate, and diapers designed to last 300+ uses over three years.
SuperBottoms stands apart through a powerful combination of innovation, empathy, community,
 Zero-Compromise Product Innovation
At SuperBottoms, innovation begins with empathy.
We blend traditional Indian wisdom with modern design engineering to create high-performance, reusable bottomwear that fits seamlessly into contemporary parenting.
From India’s #1 Cloth Diaper to India’s first Dry Feel Langot and thoughtfully designed Padded Underwear for potty training, each product is built to solve a real, everyday parenting concern  without compromising on comfort, convenience, or sustainability.
Our solutions are designed specifically for Indian climate conditions, Indian washing habits, and real Indian homes.
Most importantly, they are created by mothers, for mothers  grounded in lived experience, not just market research. Customer Support Led by Mothers
We redefined customer service in baby care.
SuperBottoms pioneered India’s first ‘Moms Connect’ team, comprising 30 mothers across 27 cities, managing 2,000+ daily customer interactions. These are not scripted agents but real mothers guiding other parents through their sustainable parenting journey.
In addition, our network of mother-sellers builds trust through lived experience and authentic conversations. Through the MITR (Friends of the Brand) and Brand Ambassador programs, over 30 MITRs and 100+ brand ambassadors now spread awareness about cloth diapering across India, both online and offline. Lastly, SuperBottoms has partnered with 500+ prenatal experts as certified bump specialists who educate expecting parents about cloth diapering benefits. These partnerships strengthen the brand's position in sustainable parenting solutions.
Community as a Growth Engine
We have cultivated a thriving community of 400,000+ parents with India’s largest closed Facebook parenting group and the biggest parenting community on WhatsApp.
The SuperBottoms Parents Tribe has played a pivotal role in normalizing cloth diapering in India, busting myths, and making eco-friendly parenting accessible.
Within this ecosystem, experts in lactation, nutrition, fitness, and child care provide holistic support transforming a product brand into a parenting movement.
 Sustainability as an Operating Principle
Sustainability is not a marketing narrative  it is embedded in our business model.
From reusable products (300+ uses per diaper) to upcycled scrap fabric, plastic-free packaging, and responsible operations every decision is guided by long-term environmental responsibility.
In a market dominated by disposable giants, SuperBottoms stands apart as a mission-driven, innovation-led, community-powered brand redefining diapering and bottomwear for modern Indian families.

Year of Incorporation- 2013
No of Employees- 800+ employees
Revenue (FY25)- 600+ crore
Business Overview- The Souled Store is an Indian D2C pop-culture apparel and lifestyle merchandise brand founded in 2013.
Problem Statement - What challenge are you addressing?- The Souled Store is an Indian apparel and lifestyle brand that focuses on licensed pop-culture merchandise and youth-focused casualwear. Founded in 2013, the company started with fan-merchandise inspired by global entertainment franchises and has since expanded into a full-scale fashion and lifestyle brand offering categories such as t-shirts, shirts, bottomwear, dresses, footwear, accessories, collectibles , and everyday essentials (men+ women). The brand operates primarily through its own website and mobile app, supported by offline stores and marketplace presence, allowing it to maintain strong control over customer experience, product storytelling, and community building. Its core consumer base is Gen-Z and millennials who view fashion as a form of self-expression, especially through pop culture, fandom, and internet-driven trends.
Key Differentiator - What sets your company apart?- The Souled Store differentiates itself through its strong combination of licensed global pop-culture intellectual properties, design-led product development, and a D2C-first business model. Unlike traditional merchandise sellers that rely heavily on basic logo placements, the brand focuses on creating fashion-forward, wearable designs that integrate fandom into everyday clothing. Its direct-to-consumer ecosystem allows it to maintain higher margins, deeper customer relationships, and faster feedback loops for product development. Additionally, the company has built a strong youth-driven brand community by staying closely aligned with evolving pop-culture, internet, and entertainment trends, helping it transition from a niche fan-merch brand into a broader casualwear and lifestyle label while retaining high brand loyalty and repeat purchase behaviour.

Snapmint makes shopping on instalments possible without credit cards - to help customers afford more. Shoppers buy Mobiles, Electronics, Appliances and many other items using a simple 5-minute Online process. Most products on Snapmint are available at No-cost EMIs for 3-month plans.