Nationality Indian Name Rakesh Bakshi Spouse(s) Seema Bakshi | Religion Hinduism Ethnicity Indian | |
Alma mater National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra Occupation Chairman & Managing Director RRB Energy Limited | ||
14th convocation of nit kkr part 3 speech by dr rakesh bakshi chairman and md rrb energy ltd
Popularly known internationally as the Green Maharaja, the London born owner of RRB Energy, Rakesh Bakshi (born 4 June 1958) is an Indian climate change activist, professor and businessman credited as one of the pioneers in the field of non-conventional energy sources in India and is the founder of Solchrome Private Limited and RRB Energy Limited. He is serving as the incumbent Chairman and Managing Director at RRBEL. In 1991, Rakesh Bakshi was awarded Padma Shri, One Of India's highest civilian award by the then President of India Shri. R. Venkataraman in recognition of his commendable contributions in the field of renewable energy sources.He is the first person in the country to be awarded this award for working in the field of Non conventional energy source.
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- 14th convocation of nit kkr part 3 speech by dr rakesh bakshi chairman and md rrb energy ltd
- 14th convocation address by guest of honour dr rakesh bakshi
- Early life
- Career
- Awards and recognitions
- Titles
- Personal life
- References
14th convocation address by guest of honour dr rakesh bakshi
Early life
Rakesh Bakshi was born in London on 4 June 1958. At a very young age, he recognized the importance and significance of tapping available alternative energy sources in order to check global warming and climate change. He completed his graduation from National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra and holds post graduate qualifications in Computer Science and Foreign Trade. After completing his studies, he dedicated himself in realizing his passion by setting up companies to research, manufacture and implement renewable power plants. He also was a guest lecturer at IIT, Delhi for a short stint.
Career
Having been a name to reckon with in the field of alternative energy, Rakesh Bakshi is credited as the founder of the following companies that work in the field of researching and manufacturing renewable energy generation equipments, mainly in the area of wind power generation.
Rakesh Bakshi contributed as Eco-preneur – an entrepreneur in environment friendly technology and businesses. He ventured into the commercial application of products and services in the field of renewable energy. He was a forerunner in establishing Wind Power as a major source of power generation in India.
Rakesh Bakshi introduced to Indian energy sector some of the most advanced and best western technologies in the field of renewable energy and wind power energy from developed countries from Europe and Canada. However, it was not just about technology and know-how transfer from western world to India. Rakesh Bakshi’s companies marketed and exported their renewable energy products and services to Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Greece, Malaysia, Mauritius, Botswana, Korea, Australia, Cyprus, U.K. and Turkey
Awards and recognitions
Titles
Personal life
Rakesh Bakshi is married to Seema Bakshi Daughter of Brigadier Dr Kapil Mohan, (Chairman and Managing Director of Mohan Meakin limited ), comes from one of the most respected and highly illustrious families of India .Has three Children Shweathambri Bakshi (daughter), Riteesh Mohan Bakshi (son) and Raghav Mohan Bakshi (son).