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PG Corner
Collaborations, Associations &

Deliberations...
PG Alumni Crafting Their Success Stories

Mr. Nishank Shah
PGDM BE 2012-14

Nishank Shah, Director of Duro Green Waste Management
Pvt. Ltd., is a pioneering entrepreneur who ventured into
the waste management sector at a time when wet waste EDII entered into an agreement with
was largely neglected due to its lack of resale value. Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust (BYST) to
Identifying both a challenge and an opportunity, he strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship and
developed a structured, decentralized model that mentoring initiatives across India. The MoU
transformed wet waste into a sustainable business solution. was exchanged by Ms. Aruna Vinodh Kumar,
Chief Operating Officer, BYST and Dr. Sunil
Under his leadership, Duro Green has emerged as a trusted name in Surat and Shukla, Director General, EDII Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad, authorized by municipal bodies and serving industries, PSUs, residential
societies, hospitals and food outlets. With technology-driven operations, standard
processes and ERP-enabled transparency, the company diverted over 12,775 Metric
Ton of waste from landfills, prevented 10.67 lakh kg of methane emissions and create September 22, 2025: Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director
70+ green jobs. Nishank’s efforts have been recognized by the Governor of Gujarat, General, EDII, was invited as the Guest of Honour at
Surat Municipal Corporation and the company has earned visibility at World Economic the inaugural session of the SAARTHI Conclave for
Forum. Today, Nishank notchs a turnover of Rs. 3 Cr. NEP 2020 Implementation, organized by Gujarat
Technological University (GTU). The conclave
focused on fostering academic reforms and
Mr. Palash Shah advancing the implementation of the National
PGDM BE 2012-14 Batch Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

Palash Shah, Director of Siddhachakra Weaving Pvt. Ltd. and Dr. K. N. Kher, Registrar, GTU, felicitating Dr. Sunil
Founder of Leo Business Network (LBN), has steered Shukla, Director General, EDII.
Siddhachakra into the largest exporter of textile products,
supplying to over 45 countries. Established in 2011 as a
subsidiary of Badiya Fashion—originally founded in 1991 as
Aadeshwar Synthetics Pvt. Ltd.— the company began with September 12, 2025: Dr. Sunil Shukla
shirting fabric in Gheekanta, Ahmedabad. With strategic
diversification into cotton denims, pigment dyeing, pigment participated as a panelist in the opening session
‘Nyay-Udyam Sangam’ (Confluence of Law &
brasso and premium dress materials, palash built a strong Entrepreneurship) at the National Legal
client base of more than 250 MNCs and corporates.
Ideathon 3.0, organized by Gujarat National Law
University (GNLU), Gandhinagar. Dr. Shukla
Siddhachakra gradually transitioned from trading to a full-fledged manufacturing shared his perspectives on fostering innovation,
enterprise through backward integration and subsidy support. Today, the company promoting interdisciplinary research and
produces over 4 lakh meters of fabric per month, powered by shuttleless powerlooms enhancing the role of entrepreneurship in
from Colombia and Turkey, along with specialized corduroy cutting and warping shaping the future legal landscape. Seen here
machines. This blend of innovation and quality has enabled Siddhachakra to match during the lighting of the ceremonial lamp are
international standards and cater to 15 leading international brands in India and beyond. (R-L): Prof. (Dr.) S. Shanthakumar, Director,
GNLU; Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII;
Beyond textiles, Palash founded Leo Business Network (LBN) in May 2020, a platform and Prof. (Dr.) Viral Pandya, Professor of
that foster collaboration and growth by enabling entrepreneurs to share business Management, GNLU.
opportunities within a trusted and supportive network.

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