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PG Corner PG Corner

The Glorious; the Eminent: PG Alumni

Carving Their Own Success Paths

This section features PG Alumni excelling as business/social
entrepreneurs. Let's meet the two alumni entrepreneurs selected to
be featured in this issue.

Mr. Yogendra Patidar
8th Batch Alumnus (2005-06)
CIVOM
TEDx Speaker
President of EDII Alumni Association 2024-25

Yogendra, a first generation entrepreneur, co-founded CIVOM in
2012, inspired by the innovative library designs in Australia. What
March 8, 2025: Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII with EDII Alumni at the reunion of Alumni began as an idea has now evolved into a powerhouse of 150+ bright
on the occasion of Annual Startup Summit - ‘Empresario 2025’. minds, pioneering extraordinary concepts backed by rigorous research and development.
Beyond education, he has also co-founded enterprises in food processing, infrastructure
development and wet-lamination coating & converting. In January 2024, Yogendra Patidar
was honored with the prestigious Business World 40 Under 40 Award, recognizing him
Ecstasy 2025 among India's top changemakers. His groundbreaking work in Education & Learning
Innovation earned him this coveted accolade. Yogendra also actively supports several social
causes through Prophetic Foundation and Shiv Om Sai Trust.

Mr. Hemal Prajapati
EDII 11th Batch Alumnus (2008-2010)
Harihar Bricks Mfg. Company
Turnover: 15 Cr.
Secretary of EDII Alumni Association 2024-25

As a brick manufacturer and an industry enthusiast, Hemal Prajapati leads Harihar Bricks
Mfg. Company, a pioneering force in Gujarat, India. With a rich legacy of producing high-
quality facing and exposed bricks, he has played a key role in setting benchmarks for
excellence in construction industry. His company initially specialized in manufacturing
bricks tailored for European decorative purposes. Today, he proudly operates India's first
On March 28, 2025, EDII hosted the musical extravaganza, Ecstasy 2025. Renowned singer brick store, offering over 300 varieties and exporting to multiple countries. A recent
and artist Shirley Setia performed. The concert was held at the campus lawns and witnessed milestone includes supplying bricks for the prestigious Swaminarayan Temple in Abu Dhabi.
a huge turnout of students and guests. Through these initiatives, Hemal is redefining the way construction materials are perceived
and utilized in modern architecture. Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavours, Hemal is also
actively involved in industry and community development.

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