Baburao Govindrao Shirke
Padma Shri Baburao Govindrao Shirke (1918-2010) popularly known as B G Shirke was an Indian businessman, and the founder and chairman of BG Shirke Construction Technology Private Limited (BGSCTPL).[1]
Baburao Govindrao Shirke | |
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| Born | 1 August 1918 |
| Died | 14 August 2010 (aged 92) Pune, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | College of Engineering, Pune |
| Occupation | Founder chairman of BG Shirke Construction Technology Private Limited (BGSCTPL) |
| Children | Vijay Shirke Pratap Shirke Ajay Shirke |
| Awards | Padma Shri Award 2003 |
Early life and education
B G Shirke was born on 1 August 1918, at Pasarni village in Wai taluka of Satara district. Shirke hailed from a humble family background and completed his formal education through 'earn and learn' scheme of the government. In 1936, despite lack of money and educational facilities, he passed his matriculation from Dravid High School at Wai. He obtained BE degree in Civil Engineering from the Government College of Engineering, Pune,(that time affiliated to University of Mumbai) and became the first Civil Engineer to hail from the Wai-Pasarani area. Pasarni village is thankful to his dedication and upliftment of society, and moreover to get them jobs and settling in life.[2]
Career
Shirke was involved in several projects undertaken by the Kirloskar group. Some of the prominent projects he completed include the Mumbai-Bangalore highway, the Mumbai Cricket Association's Bandra-Kurla Complex, the Hinjewadi IT park and the Wipro IT park in Chennai, to name a few. The Shirke group has built many government projects in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.[3]
Awards and recognition
- B G Shirke was awarded Padma Shri award for his dedication in the field of Science & Engineering in 2003.[4]
References
- "Padma Shri Shirke no more". sakaaltimes.com. Sakal Media Group. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- "Industrialist Shirke passes away". The Indian Express ltd. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- "Noted industrialist B G Shirke passes away". timesofindia.indiatimes.com/. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
- "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2015.