Also known as the Green Maharaja, the London-born owner of RRB Energy, Rakesh Bakshi, was an Indian climate change activist, professor, and businessman.
14 Facts About Rakesh Bakshi
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Rakesh Bakshi is credited as one of the pioneers in the field of renewable energy sources in India and founded Solchrome Private Limited and RRB Energy Limited.
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Rakesh Bakshi last held the position of Chairman and Managing Director at RRBEL.
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In 1991, Rakesh Bakshi was awarded Padma Shri, India's 4th highest civilian award, by then-President of India, Shri.
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Rakesh Bakshi is the first Indian to be honored with this award for working in the field of renewable energy.
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Rakesh Bakshi graduated from the National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra and achieved postgraduate qualifications in computer science and foreign trade.
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Rakesh Bakshi was a guest lecturer at IIT for a short time.
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Rakesh Bakshi is credited as the founder of the following companies that work in the field of researching and manufacturing renewable energy generation equipment, mainly in the area of wind power generation.
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Rakesh Bakshi contributed as an eco-preneur - an entrepreneur in environmentally-friendly technology and businesses.
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Rakesh Bakshi ventured into the commercial application of products and services in the field of renewable energy.
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Rakesh Bakshi was a forerunner in establishing wind power as a major source of power generation in India.
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Rakesh Bakshi introduced to the 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.
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Rakesh Bakshi married Seema Bakshi, daughter of Brigadier Dr Kapil Mohan, who comes from one of the most respected and highly illustrious families of India.
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Rakesh Bakshi has three children: Shweathambri Bakshi, Riteesh Mohan Bakshi, and Raghav Mohan Bakshi.