Bala Koteswara Rao Gaddipati (Dr. G. B. K. Rao)
Chairman & Managing Director
Pragati Group of Companies
rao@pragatigroup.com
Mission : To maximize contribution to ecological sustainability through conservation of biological resources. To develop and communicate the knowledge necessary for enhancing the conservation and management of biological resources for greater aesthetic, ecological, economic and recreational values.
Vision : To develop Pragati Resorts into a world-class eco-tourism destination and put India on the International eco-tourism map.
Professional Affiliations :
- Member – Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
- Member – Confederation of Indian Industries
- Member – Federation of A.P. Chambers of Commerce & Industry
- Member – Hyderabad Management Association
- Member – Advisory Committee, A.P. Real Estate Developers Association
- Member – Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries
- Member – Tourism Development Committee, FAPCCI
- Member – Task Force Committee, Food Processing Industries, GOI.
- President – Vishwa Kalyan Go Samrakshana Samithi
- President – Rotary Club of Hyderabad
- Member – Jubilee Hills International Centre
- Member – American Chamber of Commerce
- Member – Indo-German Chamber of Commerce
- Member – Industrial Advisory Committee, Government of Orissa
Grants and Awards
Dr. G.B.K. Rao receiving the Doctorate Award (Environment and Rural Development)
Dr. G.B.K. Rao receiving the Doctorate Award (Environment and Rural Development) from the hands of the Vice Chancellor, The Open International University for Complementary Medicines, Colombo, Srilanka on the 23rd September, 2007 at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Bestowed with ‘Excellence in Environmental Management’ (Dalchand Sunderbai Silver Rolling Trophy) Award fo 2008-2009 from the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri K. Rosaiah during 92nd Annual Award Function of FAPCCI held on 5.04.2010.
- CMS VATAVARAN felicitated Dr. G.B.K. Rao in recognition and acknowledgement of his exemplary work in the field of biological resources conservation, organic farming, translocation of trees voluntarily,creation of environment- friendly resort, promoting environmental management in the field of tourism and inspiring individual initiative to be environmentally and socially responsible
- Received First Prize Award and Rolling Trophies in Horticulture Expo 2009 & Garden Festival for the following categories from Department of Horticulture, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
- A. Gardens Maintained at Resorts
- B. Ornamental Gardens above 150 Sq. Yards
- C. Roof Gardens
- D. Best Nursery Stall
- Bestowed with Award for Excellence in the category of Eco-Friendly Project for the year 2003-2004, 2005-2006, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 from the Tourism Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
- MIBRT Global Green Technology Award received from Maryland India Business Roundtable Inc. USA in recognition of support and commitment to promote Green Environment and Technology of Public and Private Sectors.
- Won a special Award of Excellence at the 38th Travel & Tourism Fair held at Yousufguda Indoor Stadium from 27th to 29th August, 2004.
- Award of Excellent Environmentalist from OCAMBAA.
- Hospitality & Hotels Excellent Award from Indian Economic Development & Research Association.
- Best Promoters Award - 2001 from A.P. Real Estate Developer’s Association.
- Commendation Certificate from A.P Cultural Heritage Festival held from 12-20th May - 2001 at Telugu Lalita Kala Toranam, Public Gardens – Hyderabad.
- Bestowed with Recognition Certificate from Agricultural Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh in recognition of Dr. G.B.K. Rao’s encouragement towards Natural Farming.
