Rajesh Shah

Biography

Architect(1976) from CEPT, Ahmedabad. Established VIKAS Non profit(1978). Working on twin issues of environment & poverty since last 46 years. Established SAVE Pvt. Ltd, techno-marketing service organisation (1995). Member-Gujarat Coastal Zone Management Authority, SEAC, and EAC & CRZ Committee, GoI.

Major Projects:
Slum upgrading project for World Bank (82,500 families)
Director, TAP of ACHR, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh India.
Watershed Development Prog., GoI - 20,500 ha
Mangrove and Associates plantation (3,000 ha-7.5 million plants, 30 km length)
Designed - Great Green Wall of Gujarat, for the coast of Gujarat
Solar pumps in salt production in LRK & Solar drip for small farmers in Gujarat

Awards & Recognition:
Finalist, Amazing Indian, Times Now TV
Featured in ‘Down to Earth,’ Bloomberg TV India
Winner, Hasmukh Shah Awards 2024
COP28 Actionist
COP29 IMPACT Maker