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Chairman : Mr. S Vasantha Kumar

Has done his Master of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) from the Indian Inst. Of Science, Bangalore.

Currently is Advisor, UNIDO- ICAMT. Have been in the UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organisation) and UNDP (United Nations Development Programme) projects in India and in other countries in Europe, Africa, China, South Korea as expert and Technical advisor for the implementation of the various high technology projects e.g. CNC, CAD, CAM and CIM projects for advanced product development, and liaison with the governments, UNDP resreps and local trade organisations (over 29 years).  

Member of Society of Mechanical Engineering, USA; Member of Institution of Engineers (India); Member of Institution of Production Engineers, UK.

 

Vice Chairman : Mr. P K Shanbagh

 

Chief Executive Officer : Mr. Rajeev Kumar

Has Post Graduate qualifications in Computer Science, Business Administration & Foreign Trade.

Has been trained under UNIDO, UNEP, NCPC (Govt. of India) & KCPC (Govt. of Karnataka) in Cleaner Production & Green Productivity (CP/GP).

Specialises in Corporate Re-engineering, HR Training & Cleaner Production/Green Productivity Consulting.

Currently heads Rajeev Kumar Consulting, Bangalore. Also serves on the board of ChemNest India, Bangalore (a Biotech Consulting start-up), CoreAlliance Consulting, Bangalore, RamaVarma Technologies, Bangalore (an IT R&D Start-up).    Has over 8 years of experience in Management Consultancy, including 3 years in CP/GP.

 

Honorary Director : Mr. V Jagannatha. 

Is a  post-graduate in environmental engineering and sanitation(IIT-KGP,1986) and an external  Ph.D. research scholar  in harnessing urban waste waters for Bangalore

Formally works as a Scientist/Engineer, CED Indian Space Research Organisation,  Bangalore

An environmental engineer working in planning, design and execution of recycling and re-use of domestic waste waters for non-potable uses for over 12 years. 2 years  experience as founder director of a DANIDA environmental training Institute for pollution prevention in Karnataka,

An environmental auditor and a planning member internet conference, IC-MFA-IBS 2000 under United Nations University. Founder Convenor, People Science Forum (KVRP) http://www.psf.4t.com

Recipient, 1992 Earth Summit SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT LIBRARY GIFT from IIED(UK)

 

Honorary Director : Mr. Renji Abraham 

Is a  graduate in Science (Chemistry) with MBA (Marketing).

Over 20 years experience. Currently Asst. General Manager in the Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL), a Govt. of India enterprise, in charge of South India operations of PET division. Has extensive expertise in Pipe & water distribution & related systems, Engineering products, electrical/energy efficient products, International Trade (steel products), new product/market development, Industrial marketing, etc.

 

Finance Secretary : Mr. E K Haridasan

Has a Masters in Commerce, Certified Management/Cost Accountant. Fellow Member of the Institute of Cost & Works Accounts of India.

Currently Director, Cherytech India P Ltd., Bangalore. ’66 in Finance.

 

DOMAIN EXPERTS

Mr. C K Kuriakose : Electrical Engineering

Is a Graduate Electrical Engineer & a Chartered Engineering.

Former Executive Engineer, Nagaland Elec. Division (Government of Nagaland). Currently Managing Director, Cherytech India P Ltd., Bangalore. Has over 20 years expertise in Energy/Power Domain.

 

Mr. Sudheendra R Shidleepur : Environmental Engineering & Cleaner Production

Is a Graduate in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Environmental Engineering; Certified Environmental Auditor.
Has over 30 years of experience in Air & Water Pollution Control, Environmental Management & Consultancy and Cleaner Production/Green Productivity Consulting. Member of Electro-Chemical Society of India.
Founder – CEO of 4D Environmental Engineering Services P Ltd., Bangalore, and Ultra Clean Air Systems P Ltd., Bangalore.

 

Ms. Ramya Borappa : Environmental Engineering & Cleaner Production

Has a Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) and an MBA.

Is currently active with the People Science Forum, a community empowerment initiative. She has  a keen interest  in Green Production. Environmental Sound Technology with respect to Sustainable Water Resources Management is the area of focus

 

Project Agastya

For more details please contact :

Mr. Rajeev Kumar, Chief Executive Officer – Project Agastya & General Secretary, The 25/Bangalore Foundation. Ph : 333 5590 (R) email : the25bangalore@rediffmail.com, rajarajeevkumar@indiatimes.com 

 Mr. S Vasantha Kumar, Chairman – Project Agastya (& Advisor, UNIDO-ICAMT). Ph : 3478109, 3478110, 3479832.   Fax: (080) 347 5450  email: svkumar@icamt.org, projectagastya@indiatimes.com

 Mr. Renji Abraham, Director (Hon.)  Project Agastya. Mobile : 98440 36522 Ph : 558 4613.

Mr. U Jagannatha, Director (Hon.) – Project Agastya. Ph :  98452 50590.