Public/Social Service

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  Anuradha Bhosale Avani, Hanbarwadi, Kolhapur
• 
  Dr.Abhijit Sonawane Soham Trust, Pune
• 
  Santosh Garje - Preeti Garje Balgram, Georai, Dist. Beed
• 
  Suryakant Kulkarni Samajik Aarthik Vikas Sanstha, Parbhani 
• 
  Yajurvendra Mahajan Deepstambh Foundation, Jalgoan

• Graduated in Social Work from Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai, and worked in Pune, Jalgaon, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar before launching her own initiative.
• Inspired by Shramjivi Sanghatana in Thane, she founded Avani Sanstha to support underprivileged children, providing education and life skills to 50 girls.
• Facilitated education for 86,000 children, including establishing 57 schools for the children of brick kiln workers in Kolhapur district.
• Founded 'Ekti', a support group for single women, assisting 4,000 widows and abandoned women in securing pensions.
• Actively involved in anti-superstition campaigns, the Rankaala Bachao (Save Rankaala Lake) movement, and women’s rights initiatives.
• Recipient of the "Ahilyadevi Holkar” award from the Maharashtra government.
• Featured on “Kaun Banega Crorepati” with Amitabh Bachchan, bringing Avani Sanstha’s work into the limelight.

• Known as the “Doctor of Beggars,” Dr. Sonawane (BAMS) has been working towards the rehabilitation of beggars in Pune for the past eight years.
• Provides free medical treatment to beggars and has helped 290 individuals start small businesses to become self-reliant.
• Left a high-paying international job in 2015 to dedicate his life to social work, inspired by a beggar who once helped him during his struggling days.
• Initiated a unique project where 100 elderly beggars work as a cleanliness team, making them brand ambassadors of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in Pune district.

• Despite struggling with poverty and working as sugarcane-cutting labourers, they founded Balgram Family and the Yuvagram Project for orphaned and destitute children.
• Their organisation runs three major projects:
   1. Balgram Family – For orphans aged 6-18.
   2. Yuvagram Project – For homeless youth above 18 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
   3. Krishigram Project – An agriculture-based rehabilitation programme.
• Currently supporting the education of 117 children from kindergarten to university level, with 12 graduates employed in government and private sectors.
• Sixteen children from Balgram are pursuing higher education in engineering, medicine, and the arts.
• Married in 2011 with just ₹150, Santosh and Preeti have dedicated their lives to raising these children, with Preeti now being a mother to 117 orphans.

• Founded the “Bal Hakka Abhiyan Forum” in 2002, collaborating with 100 organisations, UNICEF, Save the Children, and CRY to advocate for children's rights.
• Established the State Child Rights Protection Committee in 2005 with 55 organisations.
• Played a key role in rescuing 20,000 child labourers and integrating them into mainstream education.
• Served as a member of Maharashtra’s first Child Rights Protection Commission for three years.
• Started night schools in 50 villages for children working on farms.
• Has worked for 40 years on women’s empowerment, forming 1,500 self-help groups and empowering 17,000 women.
• Trained 3,000 women farmers in agriculture-based industries and assisted in setting up enterprises.
• Provided training in health, hygiene, personality development, self-defence, and career guidance to 6,500 adolescent girls.

• Established India’s first residential competitive exam training centre for disabled, orphaned, and transgender students in Jalgaon and Pune.
• The programme hosts 500 students from 18 states, producing administrative officers, engineers, doctors, bank officers, and teachers.
• Since 2006, he has provided free competitive exam coaching to thousands of students from tribal and rural backgrounds, with over 1,200 securing government jobs.
• Created India’s first inclusive and accessible education project for marginalised students, recognised by the President of India with a National Award in 2023.

IAS (Promising)

• 
  Ajit Kumbhar District Collector, Akola
• 
  Jalaj Sharma Collector, Nashik
• 
  Sanjay Yadav Collector, Mumbai City
• 
  Shekhar Singh Municipal Commissioner, PCMC
• 
  Trupti Dhodmise CEO, Sangli

Education: B. Pharm, MA (Public Management)
• Cleared the Indian Police Service (IPS) exam in 2014 and the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) exam in 2015.
• Serving as the District Collector of Akola since July 27, 2023. Has done various outstanding works in Akola in the last over a year and a half.
• Apart from discharging administrative duties, he excelled as the Returning Officer and District Election Officer during the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.
• Ensured strict enforcement of the model code of conduct and undertook an extensive voter awareness campaign to increase voter turnout during elections.
• Personally surveyed farmlands to assess crop damage caused by excessive rainfall and floods during the rainy season.
• Put in special efforts to construct 384 kilometres of farm roads in rural areas in the district.
• Promoted cultivation of spice crops over 1,000 hectares of farm land to boost farmers’ income under Krushi Vasant Abhiyan.
• For his outstanding work in the Lok Sabha elections, he was honoured with the Best Election Officer award by the Election Commission on January 25, 2025 (National Voters’ Day).

• Cleared IAS exam in 2014 and hails from Haryana.
• Took a bold decision to introduce a uniform dress code for officials and staff of Nashik district administration.
• Observes 'No Vehicle Day' every Monday to check pollution and reaches his office at the district collectorate on foot.
• Selected for a national award by the Central government for successfully implementing 12 schemes of the Centre in Nashik district.
• Has done excellent work as the sub-divisional officer (SDO) in Jalgaon and CEO of Zilla Parishad, Yavatmal.
• Known for his people-oriented approach, consistently working towards citizens’ welfare.
• Proactively involved in planning arrangements for the Nashik Kumbh Mela to be held in 2027 and has drafted plans for various government departments involved in the event.

• Holds a master’s degree in Public Policy from Syracuse University, New York.
• Worked on advanced metro projects of MMRDA as joint metropolitan commissioner, MMRDA.
• Worked on key infrastructure projects of MSRDC such as Samruddhi Expressway, multimodal corridor, Konkan Expressway as the joint managing director of MSRDC.
• Implemented unique initiatives to tackle challenges such as slow voting, overcrowding at polling booths and youths' apathy towards voting during the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, keeping in view the population and administrative structure of the Mumbai City district.
• Implemented polling station grouping and effective crowd management to ensure smooth polling. Relocated polling stations to cooperative housing societies, high-rises and slums to improve accessibility.
• Launched the 'Know Your Polling Booth' campaign, issued QR codes and Google location links to locate polling stations, and wrote open letters to voters, boosting voter turnout.
• Achieved a 4% increase in voter turnout and ensured smooth and peaceful polling, earning appreciation from voters, media and civic organisations.

• Honoured by the state government in 2024 for administrative reforms. Under his leadership, PCMC ranked first in Maharashtra under the Majhi Vasundhara Abhiyan.
• Prioritised new initiatives during his tenure as the municipal commissioner of Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation.
• Felicitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2017 in Sindhudurg for his contributions towards administrative reforms and in areas such as health and education.
• Honoured with Best District Collector award on June 5, 2021, by the then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray for his works under Majhi Vasundhara Abhiyan.
• Received Poshan Abhiyan and Skill Development Scheme awards in 2022 while serving as the district collector of Satara.
• Holds a Civil Engineering degree from IIT Guwahati and an MS in Structural Engineering from the University of California.

Education: B. Tech., IAS (Age 36)
• An IAS officer of the 2019 batch of Maharashtra cadre, she topped in Maharashtra and stood 16th in the country.
• Developed a Model Primary School pattern with government grants and public participation.
• This pattern improved quality in schools and was later adopted across Maharashtra.
• Led the Smart Health Centre campaign, positioning Sangli district at the forefront.
• Among the eight health centres selected for accreditation by NABH from Maharashtra, five were from Sangli district.
• Despite the absence of elected representatives over the last four years, Sangli Zilla Parishad remained at the forefront in securing maximum government funds.
• Secured ₹300 crore from the 15th Finance Commission for the district.

IPS (Promising)

• 
  Dikshit Gedam DCP Zone 9 Mumbai
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  Mahendra Pandit District Superintendent of Police, Kolhapur
• 
  Navneet Kawat District Superintendent of Police, Beed
• 
  Rakesh Ola District Superintendent of Police, Ahilyanagar
• 
  Vishal Anand District Superintendent of Police, Amravati

Politics (Promising)

• 
   Aditi Tatkare Women and Child Development Minister, NCP - Ajit Pawar Group - Raigad
• 
  Amin Patel MLA, Congress, Mumbai 
• 
  Murlidhar Mohol Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, BJP, Pune 
• 
  Pankaj Bhoyar Minister of State for Home, BJP, Wardha 
• 
  Parkash Abitkar Minister for Health, Shiv Sena - Shinde Group, Kolhapur 
• 
  Sneha Dube MLA, BJP - Virar, Dist.Palghar

Politics (Influential)

• 
  Chandrashekhar Bawankule Revenue Minister, BJP, Nagpur 
• 
  Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil Water Resources Minister, BJP, Aahilya Nagar 
• 
  Sanjay Shirsat Social Justice Minister, Shiv Sena - Shinde Group, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
• 
  Supriya Sule Member of Parliament,  NCP - Sharad Pawar Group, Baramati
• 
  Uday Samant Industry Minister, Shiv Sena - Shinde Group, Ratnagiri 
• 
  Vishwajeet Kadam MLA, Congress, Sangli

Teacher

• 
  Dyaneshwar Sonawane ZP School, Pilkhede, District Jalgaon
• 
  Kunda Bachhav Municipal School no.18, Anandvali, District Nashik
• 
  Sandeep Pawar ZP School, Jarewadi, District Beed
• 
  Shankar Lekule ZP School, Sandas, District Hingoli
• 
  Tanaji Ronge ZP School, Parunagar, District Latur

• Taught students how to prepare various food items from raw bananas.
• Established digital learning facilities within the school to align with modern education.
• Introduced 30 tablets for students to access digital lessons and learning materials.
• Equipped classrooms with smart TVs, allowing students to engage in self-learning and prepare questions and answers.
• Launched the ‘Ghar Ghar Samvidhan’ (Constitution at Every Home) initiative, where students read and discuss the Indian Constitution daily.
• Ensured students understood fundamental rights and duties provided by the Constitution by emphasizing their significance.

• Included her school into one of the seven model schools of the State Government at the state level.
• Increased student enrolment in the municipal school from 430 to 800.
• Made available German language learning facility for students in collaboration with a German organisation.
• Established the Karmdan Foundation with an aim to accept educational guardianship of underprivileged and talented girls after Grade 8.
• Adopted 130 girl students, out of which two are pursuing CA finals, and two are studying engineering.

• Brought migration of sugarcane labourers’ children in Jarewadi, Beed to zero.
• Transformed a single-teacher school with just 24 students (until 1995) into a fully developed institution with 25 classrooms, 20 teachers, and 800 students.
• Out of 800 students, 50 are from Jarewadi, while 750 are from other villages.
• Led community-driven efforts to build a sports ground, classrooms, and conduct tree plantation drives.
• Secured over 400 scholarships for students in the last decade.
• Won ₹11 lakh in the ‘Chief Minister’s My School, Beautiful School’ competition, securing the first rank in Beed district and third rank in the division.
• Became the first ISO-certified school in Beed district.

• To broaden the horizons of rural students, Shankar Lekule interacted with teachers from abroad.
• Rural students from Hingoli were connected online with more than 911 teachers and students from 53 countries.
• Rural students were introduced to foreign education systems, schools, classrooms, and educational materials. • Guided 10 girls from Kondhur ZP School (Kalamnuri Taluka) in developing the ‘Azadi Satellite’, making it the first school in Maharashtra to achieve this feat.
• Developed 789 online tests during the COVID-19 lockdown to ensure that education continues. Nine lakh students across the state participated in tests.
• Created 575 educational videos, apps, and a website, benefiting 8 lakh teachers and parents in Maharashtra.

• Transformed a two-teacher school with just 23 students into a thriving institution with 1,127 students and 30 teachers.
• Helped hundreds of students excel in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya entrance exams, scholarship, and competitive exams.
• First Zilla Parishad school in Latur district to introduce semi-English medium from Grade 1.
• Provides free guidance for competitive exam students across Maharashtra through his YouTube channel Tanaji Ronge Sir.
• His ‘Chala Sodvu Ya He Ganit’ (Let’s Solve This Math) initiative has benefited lakhs of students.

Agricultural

• 
  Avinash Jogdand Aamkheda, Dist. Washim
• 
  Purushottam Wayal Vature, Dist. Jalna
• 
  Rajendra Deshmukh Barshi, Dist. Solapur
• 
  Suryakantrao Deshmukh Jari, Dist. Parbhani
• 
  Shivajirao Dole Ajang, Dist. Nashik

• An engineering graduate who established an agri-tourism centre on 45 acres of his 150-acre farm, based on the five principles of self-reliance: food, electricity, education, finance and health.
• Developed a biogas-based power generation project, producing ₹25,000–₹30,000 worth of electricity per month.
• Founded Ramelex Pvt Ltd in Pune, working in the power sector since 1988. Started agriculture division in the company and expanded into corporate farming, eco-tourism and renewable energy on 200 acres of land in Yavatmal.
• Won an international award at the World Agritourism Congress in Italy (2014) for his Bhoomi Agri Tourism Centre.

• Worked as a professor at Lal Bahadur Shastri Mahavidyalaya, Partur. Took voluntary retirement eight years before his superannuation to pursue water conservation and agriculture. Dedicated 17 years to water conservation, watershed development, Jalyukt Shivar and reviving rivers.
• Established “Jaltara Project” in 2020, implementing rainwater harvesting in his farm in Watur and converting it into irrigated land. The project made 221 villages tanker-free, bringing 1.5 lakh acres of farm land under irrigation.
• The then chief minister Eknath Shinde ordered the statewide implementation of the Jaltara Project under the employment guarantee scheme (EGS). The project has made 200 villages water sufficient so far.
• Maharashtra government honoured him with the 'Mahatma Phule JalMitra Award' after Jalna district ranked first in the state under the Jalyukt Shivar Abhiyan in 2018.

• Cultivated dragon fruit, custard apple, grapes, avocado, apple jujube, guava, tamarind, moringa and dates on 12.57 hectares of farm land, earning ₹55 lakh annually.
• Studied date farming of Gujarat and successfully grew dates from seeds for the first time in Maharashtra.
• Frequently invited by agriculture universities for guidance.
• Won Solapur Zilla Parishad's 'Solapur Krishinishtha Award (2001-02)'.  

• Dug a well in his farm and carried out a recharge experiment in 1989, which later inspired the statewide 'Jalyukt Shivar' scheme. Restricted the flow of water by building Kolhapuri Type weirs on 10streams of a 9-km-long nullah in Zari village having 12,000acres of farmland, increasing groundwater level.
• Groundwater level rose from 100-150 feet to just 10-20 feet after his interventions. The Maharashtra government adopted this pattern and implemented the 'Jalyukt Shivar' scheme across the state.
Awards
• Received state government's Shetinishtha Shetkari Award (1988).
• Received state government's Krishi Bhushan Award (2013).
• Received Navsari Agricultural University, Gujarat's Udyan Ratna Award (2014).

• Brought ex-servicemen and farmers together to establish Venkateshwara Cooperative Agro Company, which has 1.12 lakh members now. Conducted organic farming on an experimental basis on 528 acres of farm land at Ajang in Malegaon taluka in Nashik district.
• Focussed on chemical-free farming and successfully exported agricultural produce to Europe, generating employment..
• Ensured farmers received fertilizers and seeds at a no-profit, no-loss price.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised his initiative in his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme. Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah visited his project in January.

Sports

• 
  Akshay Wadkar Cricket, Nagpur
• 
  Ankit Bawane Cricket, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
• 
  Chirag Shetty Badminton, Mumbai
• 
  Priyanka Ingle Kho Kho, Pune
• 
  Sanskriti Wankhede Chess, Akola

Date of Birth: 9th July 1994

Major Achievements:
• Made his debut for Vidarbha in the 2012-13 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
• Debuted in First-Class cricket in 2017 and scored 308 runs in the Ranji Trophy at an
average of 61.60.
• The only Vidarbha batsman to score a century in the 2017 Ranji Trophy final.
• In his second Ranji season, he scored 725 runs in 11 matches at an average of 60.41,
including three centuries and two half-centuries.
• Played a crucial role in Vidarbha’s Ranji Trophy victory.
2024 Performance:
• Scored a brilliant century in the second innings of the Ranji Trophy final against
Mumbai.
• Scored 588 runs in 8 matches in this year’s Ranji Trophy, with two centuries and one
half century.

Future Prospects:
• Has a good chance to secure a place in the Indian Test team.
• Has the potential to shine in the IPL.

Date of Birth: 17th December 1992

Major Achievements:
• Led Maharashtra successfully in Ranji Trophy, and holds the record for most runs and
most centuries in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
• In 94 matches of this tournament, he has scored 4,010 runs at an average of 56.47, with
15 centuries and 16 half-centuries.
• Represented India in the Under-23 Asian Championship-winning team.
• In First-Class cricket, he has scored 8,241 runs in 122 matches at an average of 51.22.
• His highest score is an unbeaten 258 against Delhi at Wankhede Stadium.
• In List A cricket, he has scored 4,650 runs in 126 matches, with 15 centuries and 20
half centuries.

Awards:
• Won the BCCI Best U-15 Cricketer Award in 2009.
2024 Performance:
• Set the record for the highest runs for Maharashtra in First-Class cricket, breaking
Surendra Bhave’s record.
• Scored one century and four half-centuries in List A matches.

Future Prospects:
• His extensive experience will be crucial for Maharashtra in all domestic cricket
formats.

Date of Birth: 4th July 1997

Major Achievements:
• Won a World Championship bronze medal (2022).
• Gold medal in Thomas Cup (2022).
• Commonwealth Games gold medals (2018, 2022).
• Asian Games gold medal (2022).
• Asian Championship gold medal (2023).

Awards:
• Arjuna Award (2020).
• Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (2023).
2024 Performance:
• Runner-up in the Malaysia Open Doubles.
• Runner-up in the India Open Doubles.
• Winner of the French Open Men’s Doubles.

Future Prospects:
• Expected to compete for titles at the All England Open (March 11-16) and the World Tour
Finals (December).
• Considered a strong contender for a medal in the upcoming Olympics.

Date of Birth: 3rd October 2000

Major Achievements:
• Has been representing district and Maharashtra teams since the age of 12.
• Represented India for the first time in the 2023 Asian Championship.
• Due to her outstanding performance in the World Cup Kho-Kho training camp, she was
chosen as the captain of the Indian team.
• Led India to victory in the recently concluded Kho-Kho World Cup.
• Won 18 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals in 23 national competitions.

Awards:
• Honoured with the Shiv Chhatrapati Award by the Maharashtra Government in 2022-23.
2024 Performance:
• Played a crucial role in India’s victory in the 4th Asian Kho-Kho Championship.
• Contributed significantly to Maharashtra’s national championship victory.

Future Prospects:
• Aims to maintain consistent performance in national and international tournaments.
• Aspires to lead India to victory in the second Kho-Kho World Cup in England.

Date of Birth: 14th August 2006

Major Achievements:
• Won Asian Championships in the Under-5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 age categories.
• Performed remarkably in Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, South Africa, Thailand, Singapore,
Mongolia and Georgia.
• Won gold medals in the Asian School Championships for three consecutive years – 2011 (U-
5), 2012 (U-6), and 2013 (U-7).

2024 Performance:
• Won the Shri Dhanpat Rai Sachdev Memorial FIDE Rating Tournament in Agra.
• Won the West Zone Inter-University Chess Championship in Bhopal.

Future Prospects:
• Aims to achieve the Grandmaster title soon.
• Has the potential to secure a spot in the Indian chess team.

Medical / Mumbai

• 
  Dr. Jui Mandake Pediatric Surgeon, Surya Hospital
• 
  Dr. Nilesh Satbhai Hand Transplant (Plastic) Surgeon, Gleneagles Hospital
• 
  Dr. Ravi Mohanka Liver Transplant Surgeon, Sir H.N. Reliance Hospital
• 
  Dr. Haresh Mehta Cardiologist, Raheja Hospital
• 
  Dr. Shrirang Bichu Nephrologist, Bombay Hospital. 

• Has been working as a paediatric surgeon in Mumbai’s leading hospitals for the past 21 years.
• Performs laparoscopic surgeries on newborns and children, including one-day-old infants.
• Has pioneered robotic-assisted surgeries for various paediatric conditions.
• Has performed over 10,000 paediatric surgeries.
• Uses fetoscopy for diagnosing foetal abnormalities in the womb.
• Has authored a chapter for a book on paediatric surgery published by the Paediatric Surgical Association.
• Actively participates in medical conferences and has published research papers.

• Heads the Hand Transplant and Plastic Surgery Department at Gleneagles Hospital.
• Has 18 years of experience in plastic surgery; transplanted 24 hands on 13 patients in five years.
• Most experienced hand transplant surgeon in Maharashtra and runs one of the fastest-growing hand transplant programmes globally.
• Performed Western India’s first bilateral hand transplant surgery.
• Successfully performed India’s first bilateral hand transplant on a patient who did not have both hands and legs.
• Conducted Asia’s first hand transplant on a patient born without arms due to a genetic condition.
• Successfully performed the world’s youngest shoulder-level hand transplant on a little girl.
• Specializes in reconstructive surgery for children with bone and muscle loss due to cancer.
• Expert in microvascular surgery.
• Received the IIH Medical Excellence Award in Kuala Lumpur in 2022.

• Chairman of the Liver Transplant Surgery Department at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital.
• Has performed over 1,500 liver transplants on children and adult patients.
• Travelled across India for over 200 organ retrieval surgeries on brain-dead donors.
• Conducted India’s first intestinal transplant surgery.
• Performed Western India’s first combined kidney-liver transplant surgery.
• Pioneered swap liver transplants in India.
• First in Mumbai to use the railway system to transport donor organs.
• Conducts robot-assisted liver surgeries.
• Working on expanding liver transplant programmes to Tier-2 cities.
• Successfully performed the first liver transplant surgery in Marathwada.
• Has trained 50 liver transplant surgeons over 15 years.
• Vice President of the Indian Society of Organ Transplantation.

• Has been a practicing cardiologist for 27 years.
• Director of the Cardiology Department and consultant at various Mumbai hospitals.
• Has performed over 30,000 angioplasties and placed pacemakers in over 5,000 patients.
• A pioneer in advanced heart procedures like TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) in 1,000 patients and MitraClip in 25 patients.
• Conducts training sessions on TAVI procedures for cardiologists across India.
• Certified meditation trainer, promoting heart disease prevention through mindfulness techniques.

• Professor and Head of the Nephrology Department at Bombay Hospital.
• Chairperson of the Regional Organ Transplant Organisation under the Indian government.
• Completed nephrology training at the University of Sydney and returned to India in 2001.
• Has 30 years of experience in nephrology, dialysis, and kidney transplants.
• Founded Apex Kidney Care, establishing 220 dialysis centres across India.
• Pioneered home-based dialysis services.
• Ensured that 65% of dialysis patients do not have to spend money for dialysis from their own pockets. 
• Apex has conducted over 5 million dialysis sessions.
• Established the Apex School of Dialysis Technology, offering professional training for underprivileged students. Dialysis Technician, a professional course, is taught here. 
• Performed Asia’s first domino kidney transplant.
• Serves as the Board of Studies Chairman and Member of the Academic Council at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS).

Medical / Rest of Maharashtra

• 
  Dr. Ashwin Porwal Colorectal Surgeon, Pune
• 
  Dr. Parag Kumthekar Surgical Oncologist, Solapur
• 
  Dr. Pramod Giri Neuro Surgeon, Nagpur
• 
  Dr. Sachin Khatri Dentist, Nagpur
• 
  Dr. Utkrant Kurlekar General Surgeon,Dinanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune

• Has been treating patients at Healing Hands Hospital for the past 17 years.
• Successfully treated over 40,000 patients with hemorrhoidal (piles) issues.
• Known as the ‘Father of Proctology’ in India.
• Patients from Australia, the USA, Canada, and Europe come to him for complex fistula surgeries.
• Performed India’s first Stapled Trans Anal Rectal Resection (STARR) Surgery in 2009.
• Introduced MRI Defecography diagnostic testing in Pune.
• Performs the highest number of STARR and Stapler surgeries per month in Asia.
• First in India to perform Pelvic Organ Prolapse Suspension Surgery (POPS).
• Received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and recognition from Jain International Trade Association for his contributions to medicine.
• Developed Distal Laser Proximal Ligation (DLPFL) Technique, a new surgical approach for complex fistula cases.
• Holds multiple patents, including one for hernia mesh that enhances cosmetic results.
• Developed herbal medications for anal disorders.
• Pioneered spray-based medication for proctology treatments.
• Has published over 60 research papers and holds six patents.

• 13 years of experience in cancer surgery, performing operations across various hospitals in Solapur.
• Successfully performed 3,500+ breast cancer surgeries.
• Specialises in breast-conserving surgery to maintain the natural shape of the breast.
• Treats patients from Karnataka, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
• Actively conducting research on breast and cervical cancer.
• Educational background: MBBS – Government Medical College, Solapur, MS – J. J. Hospital, MCH – Tata Memorial Hospital.

• Head of Neurosurgery Department.
• Has performed over 33,000 brain-related surgeries, including 17,000 cranial surgeries, 11,000 spinal surgeries, and 5,000 paediatric neurosurgeries.
• Felicitated by President Droupadi Murmu for contributions to medicine.
• Led the transformation of the Oval Garden at his medical college.
• Runs a road safety awareness campaign to prevent fatal accidents, especially among youth.
• Advocating for including road safety awareness in school curriculum.

• Head of the Department of Community Dentistry.
• Conducted oral health screenings for 23,000 children in Gadchiroli, finding oral pre-cancer symptoms in 3,487 children and providing necessary hospital treatment.
• Performed 812 oral surgeries and treated 2,600 students with medications.
• Educated 30,000+ students on tobacco addiction prevention.
• Honoured by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, with first-place awards for World Oral Health Day and World No-Tobacco Day celebrations in 2024.
• Conducted research on 8,000 tribal people in Vidarbha under Maharashtra University of Health Sciences’ ‘Blossom’ initiative.

• Consultant general and oncosurgeon at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital.
• 33 years of experience in general surgery.
• Performed 2,500 cancer surgeries.
• Successfully conducted 1,000+ bariatric (weight loss) surgeries.
• Guiding postgraduate students for 24 years.
• Actively promotes health awareness by participating in 75+ half marathons and 14 full marathons.
• Received bariatric surgery training from Duke University, USA.

Business

• 
  Deepak Chande CEO, Founder & Proprietor, Deepak Builders and Developers
• 
  Dashrath Patil CEO & Managing Director IIB career institute Pvt. Ltd.
• 
  Paresh Kolhatkar Managing Director, Kailas Jeevan, Ayurved Sumshodhanalaya
• 
  Sagar Gujar Managing Director, CG Lifestyle Industries Pvt. Ltd.
• 
  Asa Singh Chairman, Radiant Indus Chem Pvt. Ltd. (Mrs Foodrite)

1) Name of the company    
Deepak Builders and Developers

2) Name of Chairman or Managing Director    
Mr. Deepak Kalyanji Chande

3) No of employees    
Our organization comprises 150 employees based at the head office and 850 workforce engaged on-site, contributing to a total workforce of 1,200 individuals.

4) Approximate turnover    
350 Crores

5) What are the things that the business is into    
Deepak Builders and Developers (DBD) is a pioneering real estate company with 36 years of expertise, shaping Nashik’s skyline with over 1.1 million sq. ft. across 100+ projects. It specializes in residential, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and infrastructure developments, focusing on modern architecture and high-quality construction. The company is dedicated to driving Nashik’s growth through large-scale infrastructure, hospitality, and commercial developments, positioning the city as a premier destination for business, and investment—ultimately bringing global recognition to Nashik and establishing DBD as a key player in India’s real estate industry.

6) Let us know your top 3 achievements that you have done differently to scale up the business
Bringing World Trade Center (WTC) to Nashik - Leading and aiming the establishment of WTC Nashik, connecting the city to a global network of 300+ WTCs across 100 countries, attracting FDI, multinational corporations, and high-value businesses, and transforming Nashik into a global commercial hub.
Expanding Hospitality with IHCL - Spearheading the development of Taj Vivanta (174-key hotel), (A TATA enterprise) enhancing Nashik’s premium hospitality sector and positioning it as a business and leisure destination.
Iconic Architectural Landmarks & Strategic Brand Collaborations - Developing Nashik’s tallest skyscraper “Three Leaves” and pioneering unique architectural buildings, redefining the city’s skyline with cutting-edge design and innovation. Additionally, partnering with Haldiram, Westside, and Zudio to create high-impact retail and commercial spaces, fostering economic growth and vibrant community development. We are also leading the development of a world-class Olympic sports school with a multi-purpose stadium, spanning 143 acres near Igatpuri, with landscaping work already underway, reinforcing our commitment to sports excellence and infrastructure advancement.

1) Name of the company    
IIB Career Institute Pvt. Ltd

2) Name of Chairman or Managing Director
Dashrath B Patil

3) No of employees
1000

4) Approximate turnover
100 Crores

5) What are the things that the business is into
Career Coaching Institute especially trains NEET & JEE. Having track record of creating more than 20000 MBBS professionals so far.

6) Let us know your top 3 achievements that you have done differently to scale up the business
We are best known for our results.
    1. 31 Students scored 100 Out of 100 Marks in CET 2015.
    2. 33 Students scored 360 out of 360 Marks in NEET 2021.
    3. Scholarship Program for underprivileged students to bring them in mainstream of competition and ensure students are not left behind because of their financial condition.
    4. Commitment towards providing quality and affordable education.

Name of the company
Ayurved Sumshodhanalaya ( Pune) Pvt. Ltd

Name of Chairman or Managing Director
Mr. Paresh Madhav Kolhatkar

No of employees
40 (Fourty)

Approximate turnover
Rs. 250 Millions.

What are the things that the business is into
Our Company is manufacturing Ayurvedic medicine. Our Famous product is Kailas
Jeevan (Multipurpose Ayurvedic Cream Let us know your top 3 achievements that you have done differently to scale up the
business
1) 10 Years Back we were confined to 2 to 3 States now we are covering most of the
states of India
2) We are exporting Kailas Jeevan to Russia Poland, Italy, Germany, and now in U.S.A
also
3) Quality is our priority. Our Company is always Maintained the Quality of the product.

Name of the company  -  CG LIFESTYLE INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED

Name of Chairman or Managing Director - MR. C.A.GUJAR ( CHAIRMAN), MR. SAGAR GUJAR ( DIRECTOR)

No of employees- 525

Approximate turnover- 100 CR +

What are the things that the business is into
RETAILING FAMILY FASHION CLOTHING EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNED AND PRODUCED WITH DETAILING FOR MEN, WOMEN AND BOYS READYTO WEAR, FESTIVE & OCCASION WEARS.

Let us know your top 3 achievements that you have done differently to scale up the business  –
1 PROFITABLE ORG EVEN IN COVID,
2 COMPLETE IN HOUSE MANUFACTURING OF MENS WOMENS BOYS ETHNIC AND READY TO WEAR CLOTHES WITH AN EYE OF A TAILORING BACKGROUND AND KNEEN INSITE OF TODAYS FASHION.
3 INVENTORY IS TREATED AS A PERISHABLE PRODUCT WITH ACTIVE PRICING TO CUSTOMERS.

Name of the company    
Radiant Indus Chem Private Limited

Name of Chairman or Managing Director
Mr. Asa Singh (Chairman)

No of employees
500+ (considering both the units)

Approximate turnover
250 + Crore

What are the things that the business is into
The company has 2 units - Chemicals and Food Processing.
In Chemicals, the company is one of the leading manufacturers and exporter of Oxalic Acid in India
In Food, the company manufactures products like Mayonnaise, Tomato Ketchup, Culinary Sauces, Chinese Sauces, Jams, Toppings, Sharbats, Squashes, Crushes, Mocktails, Pickle and Gravies.

Let us know your top 3 achievements that you have done differently to scale up the business
The chemicals business started in 1982. The company is now one of the leading manufacturers and exporters of Oxalic Acid in India. The company diversified into Foods business in 2009 when the turnover was ₹ 39 Cr. Today with growth in both the units the turnover has crossed ₹ 250 Cr.  The food unit manufactures products across various categories like Mayonnaise, Tomato Ketchup, Culinary Sauces, Chinese Sauces, Jams, Toppings, Sharbats, Squashes, Crushes, Mocktails, Pickle, vegetable paste and Gravies. The company products are available in 22 states in India catering to institutional customers. The products are available in modern trade channel (DMart, Best Price, Reliance (Metro)), E-commerce (Hyperpure by Zomato, Zepto) and in general trade in Maharashtra.

Start Up

• 
  Skillmatics Dhvanil Sheth Founder & Chief Executive Officer Devanshi Kejriwal Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
• 
  SS Communication and Services Pvt. Ltd. Siddharth Shah Founder Chairman
• 
  Zeno Health Siddharth Gadia Co-founder & CEO Girish Agarwal Co-founder & Director
• 
  Storia Foods and Beverages Pvt. Ltd. Vishal Shah Founder & Managing Director
• 
  Tatvartha Health Pvt. Ltd. Altaf Saiyad Co-Founder Saloni Anand Co-Founder

Grasper Global Private Limited is the fastest growing Toy & Game start-up in India that operates the Skillmatics brand globally. We develop innovative learning resources, art & craft activities and educational games the build core skills in children through the joy of play. Skillmatics was launched in 2017 and now clocks global revenues in excess of 500 Crores – making it the largest global Toy & Game brand from India. The company has a global presence with offices in US (Dallas, Oakland), UK (Manchester) and India (Mumbai). Skillmatics is a best-selling brand globally with 400,000+ online reviews and an offline presence in 20,000+ retailers including Walmart, Target, Barnes & Nobles, Hamleys, Smyths, Kohls, Hudson, WHSmith, Hobby Lobby etc.
 
The company has a bold vision of building an iconic global Toy & Game brand from India and is a rare case of an Indian brand that has gained significant prominence globally. The company has benefitted significantly from the current government’s strong support for the Toy & Game Industry in India. The company has raised $24 Million in equity financing from marquee global investors (Sequoia Capital, Sofina, TVF Capital) and prominent Indian families (Jalaj Dani – Asian Paints, Arihant Patni – Patni Computer Systems). The company has been featured in the Financial Times list of fastest growing companies in Asia Pacific for three years in a row (2024, 2023, 2022).
 
The founders of the company are Dhvanil Sheth (Member of Young President’s Organization – YPO Bombay, CA – All India Rank 27, Forbes 30 under 30 Entrepreneurs Asia) and Devanshi Kejriwal (Member of Entrepreneurs Organization – EO, New York University Graduate).

Founded - 2016 
 
Founder - Siddharth Shah
 
Presence
300+ Stores in 2024
400 + by June 2025
Presence - Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh
4 States, 40+Districts, 180+Cities
 
Turnover
Annual Turnover 2024 – Rs.1700 Cr
2025 Projected Rs. 2500 cr
 
Team Size
Team Size -2000+
 
Expansion Plan
2025- 100 Stores
2026-100 Stores
2027-100 Stores
 
Customer Base -61Lakhs +
 
Valuation
2024 fund raised @ Valuation –Rs.1300 Cr
2025 Going Public (IPO) @ Projected Value Rs.3000 Cr