Mekaster

Borsig Product Recovery Using Membrane Technology

Borsig Vapour Recovery System (Using Membrane Technology)

Cable Crane/Cableways

Concrete Segment Moulds/Tunnel Formworks

About the Owner

Virendar Mohan Trehan : A multifaceted personality and an entrepreneur with a difference.

Propagating the cause of Science & Technology and Telecommunication in the country, was responsible for bringing the Digital Switching System to India.

As a member of FICCI Joint Business Council, International Chamber of Commerce and Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Trehan accompanied the Prime Minister of India to Japan and France, besides being part of several other delegations to Holland, Spain, Portugal and USA.

Mr. Trehan founded National Telematics Forum (NTF) which played a major role in formulating the National Telecom Policy which is still in vogue, advocated the importance of formulation of TRAI besides being a part of Joint Parliamentary Commission to formulate the Broadcasting Policy in India.

He has been a Member of Advisory Panel of Telecommunications of the Planning Commission and presided over and attended the International Telecommunication Union Conference in Geneva, International Computers & Communications (I. C. & C) Conference in Sydney and Paris, being a sole invitee from India, interacting with ECC countries delegates and also attended several World Economic Forum meeting/s in Davos, Switzerland.

He was instrumental in starting the Delhi Chapter of Indian Science Congress Association being its active member and presently he is the Chairman of Delhi Chapter.

Mr. Trehan has been bestowed upon with several honours, awards and fellowships for his excellent services to the Nation.

Mr. Trehan is a well known figure, nationally and internationally in the field of trade and commerce being the promoter and Chairman of Mekaster Group of Companies, a well established name in the field of Manufacturing of Engineering equipment, Construction and Mining equipment, International Trading and Engineering Services.

Mr. Trehan, being aware of his corporate social responsibility, has set up a Non Governmental Organizations (NGO) - Foundation for Amity and National Solidarity (FANS) which has been propagating the message of amity and national solidarity throughout the country through various events. He has also been bestowed with a number of Awards promoting the cause of National Integration.

His sole mission is always to remain in the Service of Nation.

Awards / Recognition

Presidential Gold Medal Award

The Indian Science Congress Association presented noted social scientist Virendar M. Trehan the "Presidential Gold Medal Award" at the inaugural ceremony of the 95th Indian Science Congress being held at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam on 3rd January 2008. Mr. Trehan was bestowed with this honour for his significant and lifetime contribution to the development of Science and Technology in the country. The Award was presented by Dr. Manmohan Singh, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India during the inaugural ceremony. Virendar Mohan Trehan, 64, a well known social scientist and Chairman of the New Delhi headquartered Mekaster Group, is the only social scientist selected for the award. About 2500 scientists, delegates, researchers including several Nobel laurets from abroad attended the function. The Indian Science Congress brings together scientists both from India and abroad for mutual interaction in the cause of scientific advancement and to promote development.

Commenting on the award conferred on him Mr. Trehan said, "This is the first time that I have been encouraged on a national platform by the oldest autonomous body of our country, which is recognized and highly regarded by the Scientific Community and by the Government of India. I take this as a prestigious moment in my life and pledge to continue devoting my full might towards the cause of Scientific Development and Social Integration in our Nation."

Mr. Trehan said that the award is a recognition for the things he did for fostering Science & Technology in India, with an emphasis on the benefit to man and society and to alleviate the scientific temper. He said that the award will further propel him into doing more for the benefit of the society.

	Fact Sheet Year of Establishment : 1971 Nature of Business : Manufacturer, Service Provider, Trader Major Markets : Indian Subcontinent, East Europe, East Asia, North Europe, South/West Europe and North America

Contact Details

Company Name: Mekaster Contact Person: Mr. Manger Telephone: +(91)-(11)-23354216 / 23739233 Fax No: +(91)-(11)-23753170 Address: No. 908, Ansal Bhawan, No. 16, K. G. Marg, New Delhi, Delhi - 110 001 (India)