Background
Rakesh Bakshi was born in London on June 4, 1958.
Rakesh Bakshi was born in London on June 4, 1958.
He completed his graduation from National Institute of Technology (National Institute of Technology) Kurukshetra and holds post graduate qualifications in Computer Science and Foreign Trade.
He is serving as the incumbent Chairman and Managing Director at RRBEL. In 1991, Rakesh Bakshi was awarded Padma Shri, One Of India"s highest civilian award by the then President of India Shri. R. Venkataraman in recognition of his commendable contributions in the field of renewable energy sources.He is the first person in the country to be awarded this award for working in the field of Non conventional energy source. At a very young age, he recognized the importance and significance of tapping available alternative energy sources in order to check global warming and climate change.
After completing his studies, he dedicated himself in realizing his passion by setting up companies to research, manufacture and implement renewable power plants.
He also was a guest lecturer at IIT, Delhi for a short stint. Solchrome Private Limited - The First Continuous Plating Solar Selective Coating Plant established in India.
RRB Energy Limited Eco RRB Infra Private Limited Rakesh Bakshi contributed as Eco-preneur – an entrepreneur in environment friendly technology and businesses. He ventured into the commercial application of products and services in the field of renewable energy.
He was a forerunner in establishing Wind Power as a major source of power generation in India.
Rakesh Bakshi introduced to 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. However, it was not just about technology and know-how transfer from western world to India. Rakesh Bakshi’s companies marketed and exported their renewable energy products and services to Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Greece, Malaysia, Mauritius, Botswana, of Korea, Australia, Cyprus, United Kingdom and Turkey.