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About Us
Pragati professionals with long years of experience in Horticulture, Rose gardens, Mango gardens, Shade net houses, Green houses and Vermiculture are Responsible for ever green meadows.
Dr. GADDIPATI BALA KOTESWARA RAO
Pragati is the brainchild of Mr. G.B.K Rao, a visionary with an inherent aptitude coupled with vast experience in horticulture and real estate services, resulting in the creation of Pragati Green Meadows & Resorts Ltd. as its hospitality services, Mr. Rao's modern technological and managerial acumen has evolved Pragati into a unique locale, which brings one close to nature and a healthier life.
Mr. Rao has worked on prestigious projects like Mech. Fab Engineering Works (Pimpri), approved by Lloyds and Bureau Veritas (Paris) and heading the 1200 Million Rupees project of Powmex Steels Ltd. Mr. Rao also holds membership in organizations like the Industry Advisory Committee of the Govt. of Orissa, The Confederation of Indian Industries, The German chamber of commerce, The Institute of Metals are to name a few.
Mrs. G.V. KUMARI
Mrs. G.V. Kumari, has been the main guiding force. Being a perfectionist to the core and also the Director of the company, her singular devotion brought the project to its present state.
Mr.G. AJAY CHANDRA
Mr. Ajay Chandra, a graduate in Industrial Production Engineering and Master of Business Administration (MBA), is the constant source of inspiration. He is the youngest among the Directors and is expected to steer this project to the next millennium.
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About Pragati
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The Trinity of Pragati - Dr. Gaddipati Bala Koteswara Rao (Chairman & Managing Director
) an eminent Engineer-turned-Environmentalist, the author and Architect of Pragati Resorts Ltd. hailed from an Agri Family born in December 1949, at Repally, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, Graduated in Mechanical Engineering excelled himself as a Design Engineer in his assignments. as an entrepreneur way back in 1980, started MECH FAB ENGINEERING WORKS at Pimpri, Pune for the manufacture of sophisticated high-tech Process Equipments, Pressure Vessels, Mixers cum Dryers, Reactors, Heat Exchangers, Vacuum Pans, Wastex Heat Recovery Units and Solar Energy Systems Laddle furnaces (135 MT). He accomplished unique tasks of manufacturing large shells, which could withstand pressure tests and won laurels for him from multi national companies. Further, promoted the project for the manufacture of high-speed steel, an import substitute, which is used extensively in almost every engineering and metal working units.
Dr. Gaddipati Bala Koteswara Rao is a Member of the Industry Advisory Committee of the Government of Orissa, Member in various forums like Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, Hyderabad Management Association, Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, Institute of Metals, American Society for Metals, Federation of Indian Herbal Industry (FIHI), Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI), Hotels and Restaurants Association of Andhra Pradesh and Rotary Member & Director.
Hailing from a family of Agriculture, he has expertise in Agriculture with traditional farming and modern developments. He has been able to develop integrated farm approach. His successful handling of multitasks amply demonstrates his vision, ability, dexterity in resource management.
Although, Dr. Gaddipati Bala Koteswara Rao is the visionary behind these developments, it would not have been such an astounding reality but for his wife Smt. G.V. Kumari who is a Post Graduate in Commerce, as a Director of the Group Companies, is a blend of dynamism and experience with special emphasis on Financial Management.
Shri. Rao’s only son, Shri G. Ajay Chandra, Joint Managing Director of Pragati Group, an Industrial Engineer and an MBA from Australia has widely traveled abroad and using his modern technology and management skills are increasing productivity.
Shri. M. Ramakrishna, a Commerce graduate is associated with Shri Rao in all his activities of running industry and in development and managing the Green Meadows and Resorts right from its Inception. |
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About WelcomHeritage
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WelcomHeritage, a joint venture between ITC Ltd. and the Maharaja of Jodhpur, Marudhar Hotels, represents some of the best traditions of heritage hospitality and tourism in India. It offer's 60 exclusive heritage destinations, ranging from grand palaces to traditional havelis and magnificent forts; from adventure-filled jungle lodges to tea garden homes and quiet nature resorts in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Haryana, Assam, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh & Pondicherry.
A holiday with WelcomHeritage is always special: timeless bazaars, elephant and camel safaris, local festivals, desert camps and a variety of adventure and sport activities.
Our mission is to support and assist the restoration of heritage properties. We encourage owners of these properties to convert them into productive assets, and, assist them by providing technical expertise, marketing, sales, reservation and operations support services. Through other initiatives, we help in the preservation of our environment, while also promoting our rich culture, handicrafts and cuisines. |
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Chairman’s Profile
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Mission : To maximize contribution to ecological sustainability through conservation of biological resources. To develop and communicate the knowledge necessary for enhancing the conservation and management of biological resources for greater aesthetic, ecological, economic and recreational values.
Vision : To develop Pragati Resorts into a world-class eco-tourism destination and put India on the International eco-tourism map.
Professional Affiliations :
• Member – Industrial Advisory Committee, Government of Orissa
• Member – Confederation of Indian Industries
• Member - -American Chamber of Commerce
• Member – Hyderabad Management Association
• Member – Indo-German Chamber of Commerce
• Member – Institute of Metals
• Member – American Society for Metals
Grants and Awards
Sri G.B.K. Rao receiving the Doctorate Award (Environment and Rural Development)
Sri G.B.K. Rao receiving the Doctorate Award (Environment and Rural Development) from the hands of the Vice Chancellor, The Open International University for Complementary Medicines, Colombo, Srilanka on the 23rd September, 2007 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Enrolled as “Member of The National Geographic Society” in Jan’2006 in recognition of this non-profit, scientific & educational organization chartered in 1888 for diffusing geographical knowledge & promoting research & exploration.
• Awarded a “Certificate of Achievement” by The Economist, Asia-Pacific on 31, Jan’ 2004 for emerging as an influential personality who forms opinions. |
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Mission / Vision
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VISION
To create innovative and economically viable garden cities, where every individual in the world enjoys abundance of nature.
MISSION
To create an ecologically balanced environment to inspire every individual to become socially responsible to create systems and new technology to systain and maintain garden cities.
VALUES
To Install in each individual The Values of Joy, Abundance, Balance, Social Responsibility and Innovation.
Our Logo
Our Logo is sinequonon with what we believe ie., We Believe in the power of the Five Elements of Nature, viz., Water, Fire, Air, Space, Earth.
This is why people all over including NRIs prefer making Pragati as a ultimate destination for Happy, Joyful and Peaceful Living that represents our hospitality and real estate excellence. |
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