Nashik Citizen Forum Creating a Better Tomorrow

The Executive Committee for the term 2022-25

Mr. Ashish Kataria -President Ashish Kataria is Director of Ashoka Buildcon Limited (ABL), Being a leader in this flagship company which is operating across India & abroad within various sectors, Ashish's beyond work personality is also multifaceted. An affection towards nature led him to work as the President of Nature Conservation Society of Nashik. He has launched Nashik Outdoors, an online reference portal for trekking destinations in and around Nashik. As a travel enthusiast Ashish has completed a road trip from London to Nashik traveling a distance of over 20,000 kms across 15 countries in 50 days. A trekker and adventurer by passion he has completed ‘Raid De Himalayas’, one of the toughest high altitude motor sport events worldwide. Also as a racing enthusiast he has completed Audi sports car professional training at Nurburgring Formula 1 track in Germany. He is a member of Young Presidents Organization (YPO) California, Fellow Member of Institution of Engineers (India), Member of Association of Consulting Civil Engineers and Member of Indian Road Congress
Mr. Hemant Rathi – Imm. Past President Hemant Rathi achieved his degree in Bachelor of Commerce from Pune University followed by his ICWA (Inter) & ICS (Inter). He has been the president of the Maharashtra Chamber Of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture’ (MACCIA) & was the first trustee of Mumbai Port Trust from North Maharashtra. His achievements include the “Best Businessman of the Year '' by Indian Jaycees (2001),”Rotary Vyavasay Seva Puraskar” (2005-2006) and S.L. Kirloskar Achievement Award (2011). This versatile person also occupies position as Director Saraswat Co-op. Bank Ltd. and on the Executive Committee of CIFTI.
Ar. Sachin Gulve – Vice President Ar. Sachin Gulve, who holds a doctorate in Innovation based industrial Construction Techniques, is the head of Gulve Architects.While he was the President of the Architects and Engineers Association, some of the inputs given for the Unified DCPR as well as for the implementation of the RERA Act have been considered by the State and Central Governments. He has also been actively involved in the work of the Indian Institute of Architects and registered Architect with Council of Architecture. During the Covid period, through various NGOs and on a personal level, he provided financial assistance to the needy people. He contributes as an architect in the organization of Nashik Police Marathons. He is always ready to lend a helping hand to tribal children. While constantly traveling due to business in different states, when he come accross the road accident victims he has saved many lives by providing all possible help and medical treatment to them.
Mrs. Sharanya Shetty – Hon. Secretary Distressed by the pain of a helpless dog, Sharanya was inspired in 2005 to work for orphaned, sick animals. This work led to the birth of a NGO named Sharan for Animals’. ‘Sharan Mainly works for animals on three levels: crisis relief, medical treatment and shelter. The organization has so far rescued more than 1500 animals and birds from the crisis and is currently providing shelter to about two hundred different animals. She is an AWO (animal welfare officer) for Nashik district for the last 17 years.Working with the People For Animals (PFA) and Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) as an officer for the last 8 years. Member of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Nashik and Animal husbandry, Nashik Municipal Corporation. She is a thorough believer in CO-EXISTING.
Mr. Sandip Sonar –Treasurer Partner at Abelin Polymers Polymers, a manufacturing unit in Nashik. As the President of Ambad Industries and Manufacturers Association - AIMA and as Executive Committee Member of Nashik Industries and Manufacturers Association - NIMA he worked with dedicated spirit for the growth of industries and solving their problems. He has held the post of President of Nashik Industries Welfare Center - NIWEC twice. In this tenure, along with streamlining the work of the institution, he is credited with renovating the gym and updating the swimming pool, organizing a cricket tournament and holding the Under 18 National Tennis Tournament for girls for the first time in North Maharashtra.
Mr. Vikram Kapdia – Founder President

Mr. Ashish Kataria -President

Ashish Kataria is Director of Ashoka Buildcon Limited (ABL), Being a leader in this flagship company which is operating across India & abroad within various sectors, Ashish's beyond work personality is also multifaceted. An affection towards nature led him to work as the President of Nature Conservation Society of Nashik. He has launched Nashik Outdoors, an online reference portal for trekking destinations in and around Nashik. As a travel enthusiast Ashish has completed a road trip from London to Nashik traveling a distance of over 20,000 kms across 15 countries in 50 days. A trekker and adventurer by passion he has completed ‘Raid De Himalayas’, one of the toughest high altitude motor sport events worldwide. Also as a racing enthusiast he has completed Audi sports car professional

training at Nurburgring Formula 1 track in Germany. He is a member of Young Presidents Organization (YPO) California, Fellow Member of Institution of Engineers (India), Member of Association of Consulting Civil Engineers and Member of Indian Road Congress

Mr. Hemant Rathi – Imm. Past President

Hemant Rathi achieved his degree in Bachelor of Commerce from Pune University followed by his ICWA (Inter) & ICS (Inter). He has been the president of the Maharashtra Chamber Of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture’ (MACCIA) & was the first trustee of Mumbai Port Trust from North Maharashtra. His achievements include the “Best Businessman of the Year '' by Indian Jaycees (2001),”Rotary Vyavasay Seva Puraskar” (2005-2006) and S.L. Kirloskar Achievement Award (2011). This versatile person also occupies position as Director Saraswat Co-op. Bank Ltd. and on the Executive Committee of CIFTI.

Ar. Sachin Gulve – Vice President

Ar. Sachin Gulve, who holds a doctorate in Innovation based industrial Construction Techniques, is the head of Gulve Architects.While he was the President of the Architects and Engineers Association, some of the inputs given for the Unified DCPR as well as for the implementation of the RERA Act have been considered by the State and Central Governments. He has also been actively involved in the work of the Indian Institute of Architects and registered Architect with Council of Architecture. During the Covid period, through various NGOs and on a personal level, he provided financial assistance to the needy people. He contributes as an architect in the organization of Nashik Police Marathons. He is always ready to lend a helping hand to tribal children. While constantly traveling due to business in different states, when he come accross the road accident victims he has saved many lives by providing all possible help and medical treatment to them.

Mrs. Sharanya Shetty – Hon. Secretary

Distressed by the pain of a helpless dog, Sharanya was inspired in 2005 to work for orphaned, sick animals. This work led to the birth of a NGO named Sharan for Animals’. ‘Sharan Mainly works for animals on three levels: crisis relief, medical treatment and shelter. The organization has so far rescued more than 1500 animals and birds from the crisis and is currently providing shelter to about two hundred different animals. She is an AWO (animal welfare officer) for Nashik district for the last 17 years.Working with the People For Animals (PFA) and Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) as an officer for the last 8 years. Member of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Nashik and Animal husbandry, Nashik Municipal Corporation. She is a thorough believer in CO-EXISTING.

Mr. Sandip Sonar –Treasurer

Partner at Abelin Polymers Polymers, a manufacturing unit in Nashik. As the President of Ambad Industries and Manufacturers Association - AIMA and as Executive Committee Member of Nashik Industries and Manufacturers Association - NIMA he worked with dedicated spirit for the growth of industries and solving their problems. He has held the post of President of Nashik Industries Welfare Center - NIWEC twice. In this tenure, along with streamlining the work of the institution, he is credited with renovating the gym and updating the swimming pool, organizing a cricket tournament and holding the Under 18 National Tennis Tournament for girls for the first time in North Maharashtra.

Mr. Vikram Kapdia – Founder President

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