Pune: Yashwant Gharpure, former Managing Director of Hindustan Antibiotics, was honored with the ‘Life Achievement Award’ by the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE) Regional Centre. Over the past seven decades, Gharpure has contributed significantly to management, chemical engineering, and social work. In recognition of his contributions, Gharpure was presented the Life Achievement Award by Prashant Girbane, Director General of the Maratha Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture (MCCIA).
On the occasion of the IIChE’s annual general meeting, Girbane delivered a keynote address on ‘Pune’s Economy: Past, Present, and Future.’ The event, held at Ravi Raj Hotel on Bhandarkar Road, was attended by Dr. Sujoy Taralkar, President of the IIChE Pune Regional Centre, Honorary Secretary Dr. Utkarsh Maheshwari, and Treasurer Dr. Praful Garg.
Yashwant Gharpure stated, “It is important not only to acquire knowledge but also to apply it practically for the benefit of our country and to advance the field we are working in. The desire to work opens up new opportunities. Through my work, I have been able to nurture a passion for tourism. Engineers have a significant role in the development of cities. Contribute as a city planner. This honor for my work so far is also due to the invaluable support of my family.”
Gharpure’s Valuable Contributions: Girbane
“Yashwant Gharpure has made substantial contributions to the engineering and industry sectors. His work as the Managing Director of Hindustan Antibiotics was notable. Even after retirement, he continues to contribute his knowledge to innovation, technology transfer, and research for the development of industries. He has proposed many new initiatives and ideas for the progress of Pune, which have been acted upon,” noted Prashant Girbane.
