Dr Pramod Chaudhari as Key-note speaker and the Guest of Honor at GMG Excellence Summit

Dr. Pramod Chaudhari is Executive Chairman of Praj Industries Ltd. Praj Group is global provider of end-to-end Technology and Engineering solutions in Global Bioeconomy.

As a first-generation techno-entrepreneur, he founded Praj in 1983 after a decade[1]long experience in diverse functions in Indian and multi-national companies.  He dreamt and developed Praj into a world-class engineering company specialized in Agri-processing opportunities. With strong belief in the principle of triple bottom-line, his business model is inherently scalable, replicable and sustainable.

Praj fostered the emergence of advanced technologies in certain Bioenergy and allied space. As India’s biggest Biofuel Technology Company, Praj has more than 1000 footprints in over 100 countries, across five continents. Dr. Chaudhari’s leadership and pioneering contribution in the global bioeconomy, has earned him an acclaim as Ethanol Manin the industry networks.

As a strong proponent of innovation, he established one of its kind Industrial Biotech Research & Development facility[1]Praj Matrix, which has over 400 technology patents. Under his visionary leadership, Praj has successfully developed the technology for conversion of Cellulosic Biomass to 2nd Generation Renewable Fuels, Biogas and Renewable Chemicals & Materials. Praj is the only Indian Corporate to launch India’s first-of-its-kind Integrated Bio-refinery Demo and now executing three commercial plants for Indian OMCs. Globally, Praj is one of the handful of companies to achieve this feat. Praj has also set up first of its kind integrated demo plant of Compressed Biogas (CBG).

Further, Praj is also engaged in design & deployment of aviation fuel technology. Deeply passionate about Bioeconomy and Environment, Pramod is committed to develop clean and green technologies. As a champion of the powerful premise that 'Innovation and Entrepreneurship can change the world for better', he has been a tireless crusader in propagating spirit of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. His leadership and pioneering contribution towards building a bio-based economy is exemplary. His tireless efforts in environmental science, bio-refining and developing bio-based products that enhance rural economy are indeed remarkable and well  appreciated.

He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School (AMP 1995).

Dr. Pramod Chaudhari is the Chairman of Board of Governance of COEP Tech"

Pramod’s recent recognitions include:

•         ‘George Washington Carver Award 2020’ by BIO-Impact, Washington DC, USA – he is the first Indian to receive this global honour.

•         ‘William C Holmberg Award for the Lifetime Achievement in Bioeconomy 2022’, by The Daily Digest, US based leading publication. He is the first Asian recipient of this global honour.

•         'Dr Mohan I Patel Industrial Research Leadership Award 2023' by VASVIK, Mumbai

•         ‘Doctor of Science’ (Honoris Causa) by DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune

•         ‘D.Litt.’ by Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth (TMV)

•         ‘Eminent Engineer Award 2022’ in Industry Category by Engineering Council of India (ECI)

•         ‘Jagtik Marathi Bhooshan Puraskar 2023’ by Jagtik Marathi Akadami

•         ‘Fortune India: Best CEO-Capital Goods Category 2023’ award by ‘Fortune’ magazine

•         ‘Fellowship of Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE)’

•         ‘Jeevansaadhana Gaurav Puraskar 2023’ by Savitribai Phule Pune University

•         ‘Atal Sanskruti Gaurav Puraskar 2023’ by Sanskruti Pratishthan Pune

•         The ‘Distinguished Alumnus Award’ and ‘Distinguished Service Award’ by IIT, Bombay.

•   Associations:

•   Pramod has been associated with many eminent organizations holding responsible positions from time to time. He is:

•   Chairman, Board of Governance, COEP Technological University, Pune

•   Member, Advisory Board, World BioEconomy Forum, Finland

•   President and Founder Member, Indian Federation of Green Energy (IFGE)

•   Member of Council of Past Presidents, MCCIA Pune

•   Founder Trustee, Pune International Center (PIC)

•   Honorary Member, Governing Council of Confederation of Biomass Energy Industry of India (CBEII)

•   Member on the Advisory Boards of reputed academic, engineering institutes, strongly promoting Industry – Academia interaction, leading to Innovation and Entrepreneurship

In Books and Forum:

▪ Pramod authored books ‘As Is what Is’ & ‘Tar Asa Zaala’ (तर असं झालं...’) a story of journey of Praj.

▪ He has been profiled in the books— 'Thought Leaders', ‘Path Breakers’ and ‘Khare Khure Idols (खरेखुरे आयडॉल्स)’ by leading publishing houses. These books focus on visionary entrepreneurs.

▪ He has been actively contributing on various Climate Change forums.

Awards and Recognitions:

Pramod has received many awards and recognitions for entrepreneurship & excellence. Some of them are:

•   ‘Udyog Ratna’ by MAHA-Tech

•   ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ by Indian Institute of Materials Management, Pune

•   ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ by Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, Pune Regional Centre

•   ‘Sustainability Crusader’ by JP Shroff Foundation, for exemplary work in Sustainability

•   ‘Hall of Fame’ by ProMFG Media

•   ‘Dr. Ra. Go. Bhandarkar Award 2023’ by Pune Prarthana Samaaj

•   ‘Satara Bhooshan Puraskar 2022’ by Ra.Na.Godbole Public Trust, Satara

•   ‘Indo-American Corporate Excellence Award 2022’ for outstanding contributor to the cross-border trade, by Indo-American Chamber of Commerce.

•   ‘Special Industry Recognition Award 2022’ during 6th edition of REI (Renewable Energy India) Awards 2022 by Informa Markets.

•   ‘Sustainability Champion of the Year 2022’ by Manufacturing Today

•   ‘AsiaOne Global Indian of the Year 2020-21’, by Asiaone Magazine and URS Media International.

•   ‘Dattopant Thengdi Rashtriya Svavalamban Sanmaan 2020’ by Swadeshi Jagaran Manch

•   ‘Asia’s Greatest Leader 2018’ award by URS AsiaOne Magazine; Process reviewers PwC P.L.

•   ‘ABP Majha Sanman Puraskaar 2018’ in Aug 2018

•   ‘BioSpectrum Leadership Award’ for his remarkable work in promoting the cause of Biofuels in the past  three decades

•   ‘Empresario Most Inspiring Entrepreneur Award’ by National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE),  Mumbai

•   ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ by Sugar Technologists’ Association of India as well as by Army Institute of  Technology, Pune

•   ‘Maxell (Maharashtra Corporate Excellence) Lifetime Achievement Award’ by Maxell Foundation, Mumbai.

•    ‘National Level Entrepreneurship Award’ by Jagatik Marathi Chamber of Commerce.

•   ‘Outstanding Contribution through Innovation Award’ by Chemtech Foundation for leading Praj into  developing innovative technologies.

•   ‘Arya Chanakya Maharashtra Rajya Udyojak Shreshtha Puraskar’ (for best practice of Corporate  Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility) by MAEER’s MIT School of Government, Pune

•   Voted amongst ‘Globally Top 100 People’ in BioEnergy space by Biofuels Digest, consecutively for 3 years.

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About Praj :

Praj, India's most accomplished industrial biotechnology company is driven by innovation, integration and delivery capabilities. Praj's diverse portfolio comprises of Bio-energy solutions, Critical process equipment & skids, Breweries,  Zero liquid discharge systems and High purity water systems. Over the past four decades, Praj has focused on the environment, energy, and agri-process industry, with 1000++ customer references spanning 100+ countries across all 5 continents. Praj Matrix, the state-of-the-art R&D facility, forms the backbone for the company's endeavours towards a clean energy-based Bioeconomy. Led by an accomplished and caring leadership, Praj is a socially responsible corporate citizen. Praj has been accorded recognition at different national and international forums including the ‘Forbes Best Under a Billion Asian Company’, ‘Bio-Excellence Award’ by Government of Karnataka in the category of Industrial Bio-tech Sector consecutively for three years. A socially responsible corporate citizen, Praj undertakes various activities in line with its vision of creating a sustainable society. Praj was awarded with ‘Late Shri B G Deshmukh Corporate Social Responsible Innovation Award’ by MCCIA Pune.

Praj is listed on the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges of India with marquee investors. Praj Group turnover is over INR 35 billion. For more information, please visit www.praj.net