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At EDII, we encourage alumni to show extraordinary achievements after their graduation. Every year, as part of the Convocation, such alumni who have attained a remarkable achievement are felicitated by the institute. We are proud that our Alumni have reached an enviable status. The EDII’s esteemed Governing Board announces the ‘EDII Alumni of the Year Award-Business Entrepreneur’ and ‘EDII Alumni of the Year Award-Social Entrepreneur’ since 2017 to felicitate successful alumni in the respective fields so that society at large recognizes the potential and significance of Entrepreneurship Education.
Other Achievements
Building Enterprises with Purpose
In 2012, inspired by the way libraries were designed in Australia, Yogi co-founded CIVOM with a vision to create responsive learning environments for India’s future leaders. What began as an idea has since grown into a powerhouse of over 150 bright minds working on extraordinary concepts backed by ingenious research and development. Alongside CIVOM, he has co-founded enterprises across the food industry, infrastructure development, and wet-lamination coating & converting — with an enduring ambition to take the Indian food industry to global heights.
A Technogeek with a Human Touch
An early adopter of technology, Yogi uses it extensively to streamline workflows and expedite his teams’ progress. Yet beyond the boardroom, he is equally known for his eclectic interests — philosophy, literature, and fashion — and for being an informal therapist to the people around him, a quality that has shaped the collaborative, people-first culture at CIVOM.
Recognition That Reflects the Journey
A Commitment to Community
With social development close to his heart, Yogi has extended his entrepreneurial energy toward causes that generate employment and preserve the heritage and culture of regions across Madhya Pradesh and neighbouring states, through his continued support to the Prophetic Foundation and Shiv Om Sai Trust.
Learning at EDII
Yogi often credits his time at EDII for instilling the entrepreneurial mindset that continues to drive him — the confidence to spot an opportunity where others saw none, and the discipline to build something enduring around it. That grounding, paired with a restless curiosity for ideas across disciplines, remains at the heart of how he leads CIVOM and the wider UWC Group today.
Other Achievements
Building Enterprises with Purpose
As Founder of Psuryaa Pharma and Deepak Petro, and Co-Founder of FitFusion Studio, Deepak has built a diversified portfolio of ventures — but it is his consistent commitment to inclusion and community welfare that has come to define his entrepreneurial identity. His businesses reflect a philosophy that growth and social good are not separate pursuits. Across his ventures, he has worked to create an inclusive workplace culture, deliberately generating opportunities for women and differently abled individuals — a commitment that has translated his enterprises into platforms for economic empowerment as much as commercial success.
A Voice for Community Welfare
Beyond business, Deepak has channelled his energy into initiatives that speak directly to public safety and welfare. His “Yamraj Calling” road safety campaign, aimed at promoting helmet use, has sought to instil a culture of safety on Gujarat’s roads. He has also been a consistent presence in blood donation efforts, organising and supporting multiple drives over the years. His sense of civic responsibility was perhaps most visible in his prompt mobilisation of blood donation efforts during the Air India incident — a response that reflected the same instinct for action and service that runs through his social initiatives.
Recognition That Reflects the Journey
Learning at EDII
Deepak often reflects on how his years at EDII shaped his approach to building enterprises with a conscience. The institute’s emphasis on hands-on, practical learning gave him the confidence to launch and diversify across ventures, while its culture of nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset instilled in him the belief that business success and social responsibility could — and should — go hand in hand. That foundation, he says, continues to guide the way he builds, employs, and gives back today.
Other Achievements
A Legacy of Impact
As Vice President at Access Development Services, Suvendu leads the Non-Farm Vertical with an unwavering commitment to social impact. Under his stewardship, over 106 projects have been implemented, reaching more than 5,00,000 households and mobilising close to INR 205 crore in development funding. These aren’t just numbers; they represent communities transformed, livelihoods secured, and women empowered to take charge of their economic futures.
Pink City Rickshaw Co. — A Women-Led E-Rickshaw Venture
Among his most celebrated achievements is the founding of Pink City Rickshaw Co. in Jaipur — a pioneering women-led e-rickshaw tourism venture that has redefined what inclusive entrepreneurship looks like in India. The model’s success has propelled its expansion into Varanasi, Udaipur and Agra, with an ambitious roadmap to reach 20 destinations nationwide, opening new economic doors for women through sustainable, tourism-driven enterprise.
Recognition That Reflects the Journey
Learning at EDII
Suvendu credits much of his career transformation to the foundation he built at EDII. The guidance and mentorship he received from the faculty left a lasting impression, shaping not just his professional skills but his entrepreneurial mindset and approach to leadership. He often speaks of how the institute’s emphasis on practical, hands-on learning paired with an environment that nurtured an entrepreneurial spirit equipped him with the tools and confidence to identify opportunities, take initiative, and navigate the challenges of building large-scale, meaningful change throughout his career.
Suvendu Rout is the Vice President at Access Development Services and heads the Non-Farm Vertical, with a strong focus on promoting women-led social enterprises across India. He played a key role in establishing Pink City Rickshaw Co. in Jaipur, an innovative women-led e-rickshaw tourism initiative that has been replicated in in Varanasi, Udaipur, and Agra, with plans to expand to 20 destinations. Over his career, he has received several recognitions, including the Social Impact Award 2024 (SPJIMR), the 6th Responsible BMO Award 2022 (MSME Foundation), the National E-Governance Award 2010 for ICT innovation in watershed management, and the Bharti Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence.
Sujata Goswami is the Executive Director of Sarba Shanti Ayog (SSA), a Kolkata-based non-profit focused on inclusive and sustainable development. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in enterprise development, Fair Trade practices, and building sustainable value chains. She leads initiatives that empower marginalized communities, especially women and rural producers, supporting over 70 Fair Trade collectives across India. She has also played a key leadership role in Sasha, SSA’s marketing arm, driving ethical sourcing, market access, and producer capacity-building. Through her work, she continues to promote sustainable livelihoods, women’s leadership, and socially responsible business practices.
Mr. Yogender Patidar, a first-generation entrepreneur from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, is the Director and Shareholder of multiple ventures under the UWC Group, including UWC & CT Ventures, Prophetic Project Solutions, Prophetic Coatings, GLSN, and UWC Foods. Through a diversified portfolio spanning learning spaces, food processing, and infrastructure, he has built a business ecosystem. His efforts have been recognized with the Businessworld 40 Under 40 Award (2024), and he is also a TEDx speaker. In addition to his entrepreneurial achievements, Mr. Patidar has played an active role in the alumni community, serving as President of the EDII Alumni Association in 2025.
Mr. Kaxeel Patel, Director of Rajesh Power Services Limited (RSPL) is a third-generation entrepreneur from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, who has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s growth and strategic direction. Under his leadership, the company has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) worth Rs. 4,754 crore with the Government of Gujarat as part of the ‘Urja Aatma Nirbharta – Viksit Gujarat 2047’ initiative. Further strengthening its growth trajectory, Rajesh Power Services Limited launched a successful IPO worth Rs. 160.47 crore, which was listed on the BSE SME platform in December 2024.
Deepak Patel, a first-generation entrepreneur from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is the Founder of Psuryaa Pharma and Deepak Petro, and Co-Founder of FitFusion Studio. Beyond his business ventures, he is deeply committed to creating social impact by fostering an inclusive work environment and generating opportunities for women and differently abled individuals. His community initiatives include the “Yamraj Calling” road safety campaign promoting helmet use, as well as several blood donation drives. His prompt response during critical situations, including mobilizing blood donation efforts during the Air India incident, reflects his strong sense of social responsibility and commitment to community welfare.
Shri Gaurav Parmar, owner of RINTEX Ltd and a ISO 9000 company presently operational in more than 40 countries and a pass out of EDII in the year 2000, was unanimously recommended by the jury for EDII President’s Alumnus Award for the year 2017.
Applying the professional learning into practice by facilitation of rural communities to own their developmental projects as well as conceive and implement those on a professional mode. Touched around 23000 families spread across 245 villages in 6 districts in Andhra Pradesh, in his 12 years’ of service. He mainly developed areas like Farmer’s Economic Development through sustainable agriculture, enterprise development to the rural youth, livelihood promotion, environment protection, etc.
Initiated a new venture into steel plant foundries, induction furnace, etc. Having a turnover of more than 70 crores, he is currently operating at Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE and Africa. Having manufacturing facilities at Saudi Arabia and Ghana, he is in the process of going public within next two-three years.
Joined his family business of corrugated board and boxes/machinery sales and service in 2000. Later established a new company at Daman and expanded his existing facility at Rajkot with first of its kind Chinese manufacturing facilities in India. In 2011, he became the sole owner of the company and from revenue of 53 crores, has gone upto 100 crores in the current financial year. He has also created employment opportunities to more than 120 persons. As part of his growth plans, he is planning to go public within next two years.
Created a microfinance enterprise providing developmental & financial services for livelihood economic activities to poor farmers, socially and economically underdeveloped women and farmers. Currently own loan portfolios and beneficiaries in remote village of Rajasthan and has developed India’s first moisture retention technology application common facility centre for citrus growers. Prepared Community Operational Manual for Rajasthan Rural Livelihoods Project worth INR 1500 Cr supported by World Bank for promotion of BPL-SHGs in Rajasthan. He has created first NGO in India which got empanelled under MGNREGS as partner with state and central government; has played an operational role in the development of community manual of RAJVEEIKA, project worth 1500 Cr which is documented in World Bank & GoR.
He created a new venture in year 2016 ‘MUVR Technology’ Private Limited. They are currently providing all types of logistics to various industries, multi model logistics solutions by rail and sea within domestic market, business associate of Container Corporation of India CONCOR to access their railway infrastructure and also serving to various ceramic and other industries at various locations. They are also serving in ecommerce sector and retail segment too. His start-up was recognized in Top 40 rising start-up of Gujarat and have featured in the Coffee Table Book of rising startup at the Vibrant Gujarat Startup Summit, recognized as best start-up in the series of ‘The World of Start-up’ and also attended RISE world’s biggest start-up summit in Hong Kong.
She started her new venture, ‘Awesome Sparkles’ in 2010 with an investment of Rs. 2 crores which is into jewellery designs. She has generated employment to 15 people. She targeted the smaller sector and flourished well even after facing a lot of challenges. She has won many awards for her design – the ‘Best Designing Award’ and ‘Best Manufacturing in Small Scale Sector’ by Health Minister of Karnataka, Award for Best Women Entrepreneur and Successful Achiever Award, awarded by Governor of Gujarat for jewellery industry, award for best design by GJTCI, etc.
Govind Bajaj started his new enterprise ‘Balaji Industries’ of cotton and cotton yarn in the year 2007. It started with a small unit just manufacturing the product which reached to a turnover of Rs. 75 crores. They are directly or indirectly supporting around 4000 farmers. He has generated employment to 40 people and his sales turnover was raised to Rs. 75 crores during 2019-20 from Rs. 2 crores in 2009-2010. He created a bridge between the small manufactures and big export and domestic markets. He achieved ‘Udyog Award’ by MSEB.
