Rakesh Kumar Gupta Email & Phone Number

Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has been working as a catalyst for the promotion of Indian industry, trade and entrepreneurship for the past 115 years. It is a forward looking, proactive and dynamic pan-India apex organization. As a partner in progress with industry and government, PHD Chamber, with a special focus on MSME’s, works at the grass roots level, with strong national and international linkages for propelling progress, harmony and integrated development of the Indian economy. The Rajasthan State Chapter of PHDCCI is also actively working with industries in Rajasthan and also with different State Government departments for achieving its objectives. The chapter serves its members by taking up various policy related issues and other matters at appropriate levels for their early gainful resolution with a view to ensure development and growth of the industry.

Jaipur Area, India

SERA INDIA offers a Single point solution to all Natural Building Stones/ value added products related queries and supplies, backed up with vast experience of its CEO ,who has been a former CEO of Centre for Development Of Stones(CDOS) and enjoys vast connectivity ,experience and linkages with all stakeholders of the Stone industry viz mine owners,processors, craftsmen, designers,architects etc.The CEO has been involved in promoting Brand Equity of Indian Stone Industry not only in India but across the Globe.SERA INDIA also facilitates organisation of Buyer Seller Meets, promotion of International Stone Exhibitions, ,Architectural & technical conferences,Building up of Buyers/Trade/ Architects delegations etc.SERA INDIA also undertakes Capacity Building initiatives for development of Stone Industry in India and abroad by way of designing appropriate strategies in Skill Development ,Training,Resource utilization,Branding &Promotion etc.

Jaipur Area, India

Worked in Rajasthan State Industrial Development & investment Corporation (RIICO) in various positions .RIICO is a state Government Undertaking engaged in fostering the growth of Industrial Development in the state of Rajasthan.Acquired huge experience in project identification, formulation, appraisal, financing, implementation and monitoring, Policy formulation, Business Development, Environmental Management, Special Economic Zones etc.

Jaipur Area, India

After taking reins of CDOS as its CEO ,in 2003 I took this organisation to next Orbit by embarking upon series of new initiatives and activities and strengthening the Brand Equity of Indian Stone Industry and CDOS.Successfully implemented United Nations Development Organisation's(UNIDO) National Program For Development of Indian Stone Industry(NPDSI) , Lot of Capacity Building was done for the sustainable growth and development of Indian Stone Industry.Visited Kabul Afghanistan as a Stone Expert in 2007 as one of the members of a UN Mission to develop Post War development strategy for Afghanistan. Successfully Organised six Editions of India Stone Mart. Conceptualized and organised six editions of Global Stone Technology Forum(GSTF) in 2005 technical conference on Stone Industry first time in India facilitating effective interfacing of Technology Providers with the users i.i the stone industry.Instituted and successfully organised 7 editions of All India Stone Architectural Awards(AISAA) since 2009 .This helped tremendously bringing architects closer to the industry and encouraging use of natural stones .For the first in India conceived,designed and established Jaipur Architectural Festival(JAF) as a concurrent event to India Stone Mart in 2015 .Established Stone Testing Laboratory at CDOS in 2006 for testing of various physico mechanical properties of Stones which contributed immensely promoting the "Scientific Selection Of Stones"Aslo obtained NABL accreditation for the same. Started Architect"s Visit Programs on regular intervals to major stone clusters to expose architects to the stone industry and establish linkages with the industry.Facilitated publication of "Stone Edge", a monthly magazine,on Stones, Stones Of Rajasthan, Stone Crafts Of Rajasthan A Manual and Guide . Published various papers and participated in many conferences as Resource person in India and abroad.Imparted training to mine owners, artisans etc.

Mba, Finance, General

Trainers Course Entrepreneurship Development, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Post Graduate Diploma, Project Planning & Infrastructure Management

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering